Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
TENNESSEE HARDIN CTY
SULPHUR CREEK CHURCH
We the Baptist Church of Christ met in conference Saturday preceeding the third Lord's day in April 1850 and set in order a petition. Came before this body for a letter of dismission and granted
We dismiss our beloved_______ from this church body in full fellowship whenever attached to any other church of the same faith and order.
~~Moderator
~~Clerk
THE ROLE OR LIST OF NAMES
Mary J. Roberts by Baptism 1856
Susan E. Cunningham by Baptism 1857
Eugene E. Cunningham by Baptism 1857
J. B. Cunningham by Baptism 1860 (November 4th)
Lovey D. Peck by Baptism 1860 (November 4th)
Mary Adams by Letter 1860 (November 3rd)
1st Line not readable
we had which resulted in the election of Bros. J. B. Cunningham, E. Autry and A. S. Dorris our Pastor.
A. S. Dorris Moderator And Clerk
July the 6th 1861
We the Church of Christ met at Sulphur Creek on Saturday before the LordÕs day in July and after sermon by Bro. A. S. Dorris was
Called to set in conference first called for the peace of the Church.
All in Peace.
Opened the way for the reception of members.
None came forward.
Call for references
None found
New business. Moved to adjourn.
S. Dorris Moderator
And Clerk
A List of Members at Sulphur of the Baptist Church
J. B. Cunningham 1 D
Nancy G. Cunningham Dead 1870 2
J. T. Robertson 3 D
Mary J. Robertson Dead 1871 4
E. H. Autry Dismissed by Letter 5
Elizabeth G. Autry Dismissed by Letter 6
C. B. Robertson Dismissed by Letter 7
Betheny Robertson Dismissed by Letter 8
W. L. Robertson 9
Susan E. Robertson 10
R. H. Roberts Died March 1874 11 CC
Judith E. Roberts 12
Harriet Pack Dead 1877 13
Minerva Frazier 14
Lovey D. Pack 15
Nancy E. Byrd 16
Irvin Roberts 17
D. G. Roberts 18
Jose C. Garrett 19
Francis Burks 20
Elizabeth Barnett 21
Mary Myrick 22
Elizabeth Grinaway 23
Susan M. Grinaway 24
Mary A. Jinkins Dead 25
Jimmy Jinkins Dead September 20, 1873 26
Manda Sawyers 27
Mary S. Smithwick Dismissed by Letter 28
S. C. Roberts 29
Sarah A. Brown Dismissed 30
31
E. S. Covey Dead 1870 32
Nancy C. Covey Dismissed by Letter 33
James H. Roberts 34
Martha A. Roberts 35
Elizabeth A. Jinkins Dismissed by Letter 36
W. A. Garrett 37
Martha A. Wood 38
Mary A. Wood Dead 1870 9
Elizabeth Wood 40
Elizabeth Pack 41
Mary F. Pyburn 42
Nancy Wood 43
Susanah Franks 44
W. D. McAnelley 45
Jerymiah Wood Excluded 1868 46
Cornelia V. Wood 47
Paralee Cherry 48
Charley Tankersby Excluded 49
David Tankersby Excluded 50
Rosanah Tankersby 51
Booker A. Roberts 52
William C. Sawyers 53
Enoch Morris 54
Manda Timms 55
Emaline Sawyers 56
John S. Jinkins 57
Robert D. Campbell Dismissed by Letter 58
Mary Counce By Experience Ð Dead 1871 59
Elizabeth Timms (Tinder?) Dismissed by Letter 60
Annelizer Jinkins 61
Martha Counce Dismissed by Letter 62
Hester Ellen Campbell 63
Martha E. Campbell Dismissed by Letter 64
T. Johnson Dismissed by Letter Aug. 15, 1868 65
Elizabeth Hoover Dead 66
Janey Covey Dismissed by Letter 67
Martha E. Roberts 68
James Counce, Sr. Dismissed by Letter 69
William Hammick Dismissed by Letter 1868 70
Mary E. H. Hammick Dismissed by Letter 1868 71
Noble W. Covey 72
Decy A. Stephenson 73
John Hoover Dismissed by Letter 74
Jane Hoover Dismissed by Letter 75
James Counce, Jr. Dismissed by Letter 76
Joseph Turner Dismissed by Letter 77
Elizabeth Stiphenson Dismissed by Letter 78
Thomas Counce Dismissed by letter 79
Arreaney Byrd B 80
Mary Jane Byrd B 81
Nancy Jane Counce By Letter 82
Mary Wood Dismissed by Letter 83
Carles Wood Dismissed by Letter 84
Jessee Wood Dismissed by Letter 85
Mary T. Wood B 86
Eli Frankes Re 87
Margarett Frankes B Ð Dead 88
W. M. Warren B Ð Excluded 89
Sarah Warren By Letter 90
Riley Warren By Letter 91
Elizabeth Warren By Letter 92
93
Benjamin Whit B Ð Dead 94
Rebeca E. Tanerley By Letter 95
Wilson Shipman By Letter 96
Elizabeth Shipman By Letter 97
Roda Tankestey By Letter 98
Sarah Bachelor By Letter 99
Martha A. Robertson B 100
Julean Grinaway B 101
Nicey Brose By Letter 102
Margarit Brooks B 103
Joseph Brooks B 104
William H. Counce B Ð Dead 105
Lafayett Counce By Letter 106
Alice Hoover By Letter 107
Nancy Burnes By Letter 108
Jane Burnes By Letter 109
Saloma Gorden By Letter 110
A Revised List of the Members of Bethel
Church Officers
J. B. Cunningham Deacon 1
J. T. Robertson Deacon 2
J. S. Jenkins Church Clerk 3
Lay Members
W. L. Robertson 4
G. D. Roberts 5
J. C. Roberts 6
J. H. Roberts 7
W. A. Garrett Dead 8
W. D. McAnally 9
B. A. Roberts 10
W. C. Sawyers 11
Enoch Morris Dismissed 12
N. W. Covey Gone 13
Joseph Turner Gone 14
B. White 15
Joseph Brooks 16
J. A. Poindexter 17
John Roberts Dismissed by Letter 18
Andy Robertson Dismissed by Letter 19
James South Dismissed by Letter 20
Andy Roberts Dismissed by Letter 21
John Counce Received by Baptism 22
Sanders Roberts Received by Baptism 23
P. D. Roberts Received by Baptism 24
David Roberts Received by Baptism 25
J. A. Jenkins Received by Baptism 26
?. Hoover ?1890 Received by Baptism 27
J. M. Counce, Jr. 28
The 26 of May 1874
Sisters
S. E. Robertson Dismissed by Letter 1
J. E. Roberts Dismissed by Letter 2
Manerva Frazier Dead 3
J. D. Pack Dead 4
N. E. Byrd Dead 5
Irvin Roberts 6
J. C. Garrett Dead 7
Frances Brooks Dismissed 8
Elizabeth Barnett Timms 9
Mary Myrick Dismissed 10
Elizabeth Grinaway Dead 12 ?
S. M. Robertson Dismissed by Letter 13
Mandy Sawyers 14
M. A. South Dismissed by Letter 15
Elizabeth Wood 16
Elizabeth Pack Dismissed 17
M. F. Pyburn Bair 18
Nancy Wood 19
Susan Franks 20
C. N. Wood 21
Parlee Cherry 22
Manda Broadaway Dismissed 23
Emeline Sawwyers Dismissed 24
A. E. Jenkins Dead 25
H. E. Shields By Letter 26
Elizabeth Hoover Dead 27
M. E. Atkins Dismissed 28
Dicey Stephenson Dead 29
Aireny Byrd Dead 30
M. J. Byrd 31
Mary Wood 32
Elizabeth Stephenson 33
Elizabeth Shipman 34
M. A. Robertson Dismissed by Letter 35
July Grinaway Dead 36
Vicy Broe Dismissed by Letter 37
Magee Brock 38
Jose Poindexter 39
Susan Roberts 40
Nancy Fields Dismissed by Letter 41
Lee Fields Dismissed by Letter 42
Minta Cook 43
Mary Cook 44
Mary E. Roberts 45
Nancy Counce 46
Susan Byrd 47
Sarah Counce 48
Nancy Battles 49
B? Roberts 50
M. J. Roberts
M. A. Jenkins
Aliner Jenkins
Ann Roberts
Ella Counce
M? Counce
Saturday before the 3d Sunday in June 1867
After preaching by Brother D. Kendall the church met in conference.
Elected Brother E. S. Covey as Pastor for the balance of this year.
It was moved and second that this church unite with the Tishomingo Baptist Association by sending delegates and a ? by letter. After some remarks by Brother Covey and Kendall it was unanimously carried.
Done in Conference and signed by order of the same E. Covey Moderator
R. H. Roberts C.C.
Saturday before 3d Sunday in August 1867
Church met in conference. Moved and seconded that an arm of this church be established at Woodses School House on the North Bank of Tennessee River 3 ½ miles from this church. Doors opened and 2 received by experience.
Saturday before the 3d Sunday in September 1867
Church met in conference. Business called for and was none on hand. Doors opened and none received. E. S. Covey Moderator
R. H. Roberts C. C.
Saturday before the 3d Sunday in October 1867
Church met in conference. And the Doors of the church was opened for the reception of members and received 4 by recommendation and 2 by Experience.
E. E. Covey Moderator
R. H. Roberts C.C.
(The minutes on this page went from 1867, 1869 and 1870)
Saturday before the 3d Sunday in June 1869
Church met in conference and administered the LordÕs Supper and the Doors of the church was opened and three joined by experience and waiting Baptism.
E. S. Covey Moderator
R. H. Roberts C. C.
Saturday before the 3d Sunday in April 1871
Church met in conference. Moved and seconded to elect a Paster for the ? time of Brother E. S. Covey and the church elected Brother J. D. Skinner.
J. D. Skinner Moderator
R. H. Roberts C. C.
Saturday before the 2d Sabath in October 1871
Church met in conference. Moved and seconded to Elect a paster for the next year and the church elected Brother J. D. Skinner.
J. D. Skinner Moderator
R. H. Roberts C. C.
Church met in conference the 2nd Sabath in April 1874
Moved and seconded to elect a Paster for the next year and the church elected Brother John Hoover. There being a vacancy for church clerk caused by the death of Brother R. H. Roberts it was moved and seconded to elect one. Which resulted in the choice of Brother J. S. Jinkins. And by request of the Paster, Saturday meetings were dispensed with for the present. John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins Clerk
Church met 2nd Sabath in May
After an able sermon by the Paster church went in conference. It was moved and second to appoint Brother D. Roberts to act as Deacon in the absence of Brother Cunningham which move went into affect. After a short speech by the paster and church communion The LordÕs Supper was administered. John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in June 1874
After a filling sermon by the Paster the doors of the church were open for the reception of members and there was none received. After a few preliminary remarks by the Paster services were closed. John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in August 1874
After Preaching by the paster, the doors of the church were open for the reception of members none received. After which the clerk was called on to read the church letter which was done and the letter was adopted and it was moved and second to elect delegates to the Association which move was adopted and L. C. Roberts, Albert Garett and J. S. Jinkins in case of failure was elected. John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met in conference 2nd Sabath in October 1874
According to previous appointment the Paster preached the funeral of Brother R. H. Roberts and after sermon the doors of the church were opened and there was four candidates presented themselves for membership and received.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in November 1874
After preaching the church went in conference. The doors of the church opened and P. A. Poindexter and Fanny Poindexter presented their selves for membership and was received and when services was over the candidates was Baptized.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in August 1875
After preaching, church went in conference and it was moved and second to elect delegates to the Association which move was adopted and Brother L. C. Roberts and G. D. Roberts was elected and J. S. Jinkins and James Roberts in case of failure.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in March 1876
After services the doors of the church were open and John Roberts presented himself for membership and was received. After which the services was closed.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in April 1876
After services the doors of the church was open and Suda Roberts presented herself for membership and was received after which the services was closed.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in May 1876
After services the congregation went to the water and according to previous appointment
Suda Roberts and John Roberts was Baptized. John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in June 1876
After services the LordÕs Super was administered after which the services was closed.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met in Conference the 8th day of September 1877
B. A. Roberts and wife were dismissed by letter and L. C. Roberts and J. S. Roberts were elected Deacons after which the service was closed. J. Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath in July 1877
After preaching the LordÕs Supper was administered to the church. Brother Hoover and Brother Jinkins officiating. J. Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Second Sabath in April 1878
Church went in conference and it was moved and second to elect a paster for the issuing year and Robert Moore was elected after which delegates to the Association was elected. J. S. Jinkins and J. H. Roberts and J. S. Roberts in case of failure. John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
For the Baptist Church of Christ at Iuka Miss certify that Sister Nancy Fielder and Sister Lou Fielder are member of this church in full fellowship and good standing with us and at their request we dismiss from us where they shall have joined some other church of same faith and order done by order of conference this June 1878. L. R. Burres Moderator
T. Reid Clerk
First Sabath in June 1879
The church met in conference it was moved and second to elect a paster for the year 1879 and Brother John Hoover was elected.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jenkins C. C.
2nd Sabath in July 1879
Church met in conference and the doors of the church open and Sister Mary Roberts was received in full membership by letter and Sister M? Smith dismissed by Letter
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met in conference 2nd Sabath in September 1879
The doors of the church was opened for the reception of members, and Sister Nancy and Tim Fielder Paine by letter and Henry South and Andy Robertson and Mary E. Roberts by experience and was baptized the following week.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met in conference 2nd Sabath November 1881
It was moved and seconded that Brother John Hoover be elected paster by Acclimation which move was sustained by a vote of the church after which the services was closed with Harmony prevailing and so forth.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 2nd Sabath September 1884
In Conference and Alex Roberts and Mary Battes joined the church and was received in full fellowship. Also on the second Sabath in Oct. 1884 Bell Roberts was received in the church in full fellowship.
John Hoover Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 3rd Sabath in May 1886
The following named brother and sisters was dismissed by letter. J. H. Roberts, Juda Roberts, Alex Roberts, Mary Roberts, Lew Fielder, Mandy Fielder, James South, Mat South
J. M. Curlin Moderator Proten
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church met 5th Sabath in August 1886
In conference the following named Brother and Sisters was received by Baptism, John Counce, Dave Roberts, Sanders Roberts, J. T. Roberts, J. A. Jenkins, J. Hoover, M. A. Jenkins, Almer Jenkens, Ann Roberts
J. M. Corbin Moderator
J. S. Jenkins C. C.
Church met 4th Sabath in September 1888
And in conference J. M. Counce joined the church and J. S. Jenkins, J. M. Counce and G. D. Roberts was appointed delegates to carry the church letter and represent the church in the Association at Iuka Miss on the first Friday in October. Benj. Talor Moderator
J. S. Jinkins C. C.
Church in conference 4th week of September 1889
Received the following members, T. B. Counce and wife Maty Counce by letter and Martha Counce, Lidie Counce, Coly Roberts, Linia Roundtree, Emery Young, Aney Young, S. M. Denis, Mary Mores?, Wills Roberts, Tany Clunce, T? Hoover, Richard Roberts, Harris Counce by Baptism. Brother S. E. Counce by Letter, G. Broadaway by restoration Setpember 24, 1888. Benj. Taylor Moderator
J. S. Jenkins Church Clerk
Church met September 12, 1890
In conference to receive as members, J. C. Roberts and Bill Roberts by letter and Susy Jenkins by Baptism. J. M. Counce, Tany Counce, J. S. Jenkins, Jimmy Counce, was elected delegates to the Association which meets Friday before the first LordÕs day in October 1890. By request, letter of dismissal was granted Brother J. Hoover and Sister Mary Morris.
B. F. Taylor Moderator
J. S. Jenkins Clerk
Church in Conference LordÕs day of September 1891
- - ? - - D. G. Roberts, J. M. Counce, W. C. Sawyers to act with her sister churches at Saturday meeting 16 day of September 1891 for the purpose of forming a new Association. Also received a letter to Tany Counce. R. D. Ji--- Moderator
J. S. Jenkins Clerk
Church met in Conference the 27th day of August 1893
Brother W. N. Blanton and Sister Lisey Blanton was received into the Church by letter. Also sister M. M. Blanton and the following names by Baptism, Walter Roberts, W. H. Counce, Lucy Counce, Bessie Counce, Arther Roberts. After which conference adjourned and good will prevailing.
Fred Whitaker Moderator J. S Jenkins C. C.
Church met in Conference 16th day of September 1893
Delegates appointed to represent the church in the Association the following Brethren was appointed, J. M. Counce and T. N. Cpounce, W. N.. Blanton. After which conference was adjourned. Fred Whitaker Moderator
J. S. Jenkins Ch. C.
Church met in Conference 21st day of September 18?
J. S. Jenkins tendered his resignation as Clerk of the Church and the church granted his request and the Church elected Brother Walter Roberts as Clerk. Charges was made against Brother Luis Broadway, it was moved and second that the church withdraw fellowship from Bro. Broadway. It was moved and second that a committee be appointed to visit David Roberts as there was charges referred against him. J. M. Counce and T. B. Counce was appointed a committee. Moved and second that a committee be appointed to investigate charges on bad reports in circulation against J. A. Jenkins. D. G. Roberts and W. H. Counce was appointed. It was also moved that the church suspend Bro. T. S. Roberts - - ? - -It was moved that the church meet Saturday beofre the 4th Sabath in October.
Bethel Church of Christ
Met on Saturday before the first LordÕs day in October 1896. Convened in conference. J. G. Roberts was elected to act as Moderator to do some business to wit. James Jenkins case was referred to committee. J. S. Roberts, T. B. Counce to wat? The brothers. It was all so that a committee appointed Brother David Roberts, J. Roberts, W. H. Counce as committee was to go to Sister Dasy Marlar to Brother Bird Dufy, O. S. Blakly. Charge with joining some other the case J. T. Counce the father and mother to see him on Sunday before the church convened in conference and elected delegates to the Harmony Association that commenced at Center Hill, Saturday before the second Sunday. Delegates T. B. Counce, W. H. Counce, O. S. Blakly, done in conference.
D. G. Roberts Moderator
J. M. Counce Clerk
Bethel met in conference on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1896
On unfinished business D. G. Roberts made- - - - James Jinkins case ? for one month. D Roberts ? ? in full fellowship. Dasy Marlar conferred till next meeting. The committee on J. T. Counce ask to give anther month to consider the case. Was granted to next on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1896 is set for that to call a pastor. Business conference closed.
D. G. Roberts Moderator
J. M. Counce Church Clerk
Saturday preaching by W. Whitiker convened in conference after the doors for membership, none.
A letter was called for Brother Chester was granted. Then collection taken for the pastor. Conference closed. M. W. Whitaker Moderator
J. M. Counce C. C.
The Baptist Church of Christ
Worshiping at Bethel
Met on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1896. The church convened in conference. W. Whitker asked as no unfinished business. James Jinkins ? Dasy Marlar was conferred till the next meeting. Committee W. H. Counce, Bird Dufey, D. G. Roberts, J. T. Counce ? acknowledgements was received fellowship. The church went in to an election for a Paster for the next year. Brother Whitker was elected. The church then elected delegates to next fourth Sunday, T. B. Counce, D. G. Roberts to meet at affair November 29, 1896. Then church then to see if they pay a ? ?. They agreed to see all the members and report to T. B. Counce before the fifth Sunday meeting. The motion to adjourn till Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1896.
W. Whitker Moderator
J. M. Counce, Ch Cl
The Baptist Church Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on the 4th Sunday in December 1897. The doors of the church was opened. One joined by letter being Sister J. E. Roberts. Collection taken up for the Pastor. Amount paid $3.05
W. T. Young Moderator
J. T. Counce C. C.
We the Baptist Church of Christ
Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on the 4th Sunday. The doors of the church was opened one joined, Brother John Hunnicutt joined the church by letter. W. T. Young Moderator
J. T. Counce C. C.
The Baptist Church Worshiping at Bethel
On Thursday before the fifth Sunday in August 1897. J. M. Hoover. The doors of the church was opened. One was received by letter, six by experience. The church would send delegates to the fifth Sunday to meet at Pleasant ? W. H. Counce, J. M. Counce as delegates J. M. Hoover Moderator
J. M. Counce C. C.
Bethel Church on the 1st Sunday in August 1897
The church convened in conference and letters of W. N. Blanton, Tisly and M. M. Blanton called for letters of dismission which was granted.
J. M. Hoover Moderator J.M Counce CC
Be Counce By Letter August 1897
E. M Counce By Letter Florence
M. M. Counce By Letter
W. H. Counce By Letter
Alan Roberts By Letter
Tildon Gray By Letter
James Johnson By Letter
C. M. Jenkins By Letter
Emer Counce
Zora Roberts
Zudie Roberts
Lenah Gray
The Baptist Church of Christ
Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference Saturday before the third Sunday in September 1897. The church convened in conference by order of the Clerk, D. G. Roberts acted Moderator. Unfinished business, the case Dasy Marlar excluded. New Business the case of Will Berts? For taking the name of God in vain. Committee J. S. Jinkins, J. S. Roberts, Wm. Counce. Also case of Osker Blakney for dining? The faith committee T. B. Counce, W. H. Counce, W. W. Roberts. Then they called for delegates to next the Harmony Association on Friday before the second Sunday in October 1897 which meeting at this place. (Written in margin of page) J. A. Roberts, W. H. Counce, J. S. Jenkins. Moved to adjourned till Saturday before the fourth Sunday. D. G. Roberts Moderator
J. M. Counce C. C.
Bethel Church the Baptist Church of Christ
Worshiping at Same
Met in conference Saturday before the fourth Sunday 1897. The church met in conference the case of Will Roberts come up and ask the Church to pray for him. The Church accepted the acknowledgment. The case of Osker Blakney was excluded. Also the church no other business. The Church agreed to meet on Saturday before the next LordÕs day in November.
D. G. Roberts Moderator J. M. Counce C. C.
The Baptist Church Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1897. The first business, J. M. Counce resigned as C. Clerk and his resignation was received and J. T. Counce was elected Ch. C. Election was held to elect Pastor for the next year. Brother Young was elected pastor. Collection was taken up. Marcas Fowler, S. R. Roberts $2.50, J. M. Counce $5.00, D. G. Roberts $5.00, T. B. Counce 4.00, D. S. Roberts 2.50, R. C. R. 2.50, J. T. C. 2.50, W. H. C. 2.50, L. C. R. 1.00, H. L. R. 1.00, Allen R. 1.00, W. C. R. 1.00, D. H. R. 1.50, Till Gray 2.50, Walter R. 2.00, Jesy McDuffy 1.00 Ð Total amt. $37.00
Then the church agreed to represent in the 5th Sunday meeting at Centerhill on Friday before the 5th Sunday in October and elected Delegates to represent us as followers. J. M. Counce, D. G. R., J. S. R and the church appointed C. C. to notify Brother Young that he was called to Pastor this church. Conference closed by singing led by D. G. R. D. G. Roberts Moderator
J. T. Counce C. C.
The Baptist Church of Christ Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1897. Business called for and nothing found. J. S. Jenkins agreed to pay the Pastor $5.00. Motion Conference closed.
W. T. Young Moderator
J. T. Counce C. C.
We the Baptist Church of Christ
Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1898. First business called for members, none. Unfinished business, none. We agree to represent the 5th Sunday meeting.
Delegates, Willie Counce, J. S. Roberts, Alex Roberts. Moved and second that we adjourn
W. T. Young Moderator
J. T. Counce C. C.
The Bethel Church of Christ
Met in conference on Saturday before the first Sunday in May. First business to elect a moderator for the day. It was moved and second that Bro. J. S. Roberts as Moderator. Motion carried, moved and second to re-elect a preacher for this year. Brother Whitker was elected as Pastor.
T. Counce resigned as Church Clerk. Brother D. S. Roberts elected as Clerk.
J. S. Roberts Moderator
D. S. Roberts C. C.
(A new page)
On 27th August 1898 called for business. Moved and second that the clerk to write a letter to represent in the association. Moved and second to furnish the church house, motion accepted. Moved and second that we elect a committee to supervise the work, motion accepted. Committee as follows, J. T. Counce, J. S. Jinkins, D. G. Roberts, J. S. Roberts elected. Collection was taken for the purposes of finishing the house. Amount promised $10.50. Motion for adjournment accepted.
W. T. Young Moderator
J. S. Roberts C.C. Proten
The Baptist Church Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on the 5th Sunday in April 1899. The doors of the Church was opened and 2 joined by experience and Baptism, Charley Jenkins and Emer Counce.
J. M. Hoover Moderator
J. T. Counce C. C.
The Baptist Church of Christ Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on the 4th Sunday in February 1898. The doors of the church was opened. Called for members, none. Collection was taken up $2.05 received for the Pastor.
W. T. Young Moderator
J. T. Counce C. C.
The Baptist Church of Christ Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on Saturday before the fifth Sunday in May 1898. Church called for members, none presented. Moved and second that we have the minutes read at the close of each meeting. Moved that we represent in the 5th Sunday meeting. Delegates, D. G. Roberts, Walter Roberts, D. S. Roberts, J. M. Counce.
W. T. Young Moderator
J. T. C. C.
Moved and Second to meet on Saturday in June 1898.
We the Baptist Church of Christ
Worshiping at Bethel July 22, 1899
Met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1899. First business called for members, none. Unfinished business, none. We agree to represent in the fifth Sunday Meeting. Delegate J. M. Counce, W. H. Counce, C. M. Jenkins. The church made a resolultion against playing dominoes, playing bass and pitching dollars on Sunday.
W. W. Whitaker Moderator
Sanders Roberts C. C.
August 26, 1899
We the Baptist Church of Christ Worshiping at Bethel
Met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August. First business called for members, none. No new business. Minutes read and approved.
W. W. Whitaker Moderator
Sanders Roberts C. C.
September 26, 1899
We the Baptist Church worshiping at Bethel
After preaching, the church met in conference. First business call for members, none. Next call for delegates to represent us in the Association and elected, J. M. Counce, D. G. Roberts, T. B. Counce.
W. W. Whitaker Moderator
Sanders Roberts
September 31
We the Baptist church Worship at Bethel
Met in conference on Saturday before the first Sunday in October. Call for unfinished business. Then the letter was prepared for the Association, read adopted. Moved and second that we elect a pastor for this year. W. T. Young was elected. Moved and second that we elect a treasurer, Sanders Roberts elected.
We the Baptist Church of Christ
Worship at Bethel
Met in conference on Saturday preceding the 1st LordÕs day October 1901 with Brother J. M. Counce moderator proten. Selected the following brother as delegates to the Association. W. H. Counce, C. M. Jenkins, D. G. Roberts.
List of Members Bethel Church
September 21, 189?
G. D. Roberts 1
L. C. Roberts 2
W. C. Sawyers 3
J. S. Roberts 4
John T. Counce 5
Sanders Roberts 6
T. S. Roberts Excluded 7
David Roberts 8
J. A. Jenkins Ex 9
John Counce 10
Irvin Roberts 11
Mandy Sawyers 12
Susie Byrd 13
Nancy Counce 14
Sarah E. Counce 15
Nancy Battes 16
W. C. Roberts 17
J. S. Jenkins 18
M. J. Roberts 19
M. S. Jenkins 20
Abner McGee 21
Ann Roberts 22
Ella Counce 23
Mat Counce 24
Will Roberts (This line erased)
Harris Counce 25
Liddia Counce 26
T. B. Counce 27
Matta Counce (T. B. C. wife) 28
Coly Roberts 29
W. N. Blanton Letter dismissed 30
Lisy Blanton Letter 31
M. M. Blanton Lettered 32
Walter Roberts 33
W. H. Counce 34
Lisy Counce 35
James Aday (Marked through) 36
Osker Blakney Dismissed 37
Bessie Turner Jenkins 38
Arther Roberts 39
Daisy Jenkins Excluded 40
E. H. Autry Dead 41
Elisabeth Times 42
Luti Hoover Dismissed by Letter 43
Sidney Chastain By Letter 44
Henry Gray 45
Will Thomas 46
Nora Counce 47
Bettie McDuffy 48
Georgeie McDuffy 49
Jessie McDuffy 50
Frances McDuffy 51
J. A. Roberts 52
James Johnson 53
J. W. Counce 54
S. T. Gray 55
M. W. Counce 56
H. M. Counce 57
Re Counce By Letter 58
J. E. Roberts By Letter 59
60
61
Charley Jenkins 62
Emmer Counce 63
Agreed to Pay:
J. H. Counce J. S. Roberts D. G. Roberts
T. B. Counce A. L. Roberts W. H. Counce
W. W. Roberts L. D. Roberts
