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The Transcriber is unknown Credit is given to them. Transcriber’s note: August 29, 1847 At a called conference, received by Experience Sister Mary, a coloured woman belonging to R. McGregor. August 18, 1852 Opened the door of the Church and received Mrs. Frances Crabb and Mr. T. J. Walton by Experience and were baptised. Also York, a colored brother belonging to William Hitchcock. April 9, 1854 Sabbath morning. Church met after preaching and the door of the church was opened. Junior, a Negro woman belonging to Jesse Walton, joined as a candidate for Baptism. May 13, 1854, Sabbath Evening The door of the Church was opened and Rebecca, a colored woman belonging to James Whitehead, came forward as a candidate for Baptism. May 19, 1854 Saturday Morning The door of the Church was opened when Madison Heaton, Jonathan Long, Emily Long, Miss Baldwin, William Everette, Mary Morgan and Spencer, a colored man belonging to Brother B. F. Morgan. Administered the ordinance of baptism May 20. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk May 20, 1854, Sunday Evening The door of the Church was opened when Joel L. Flanegan, Elizabeth Baty, Mary A. Dempsey, George, a colored man belonging to B. E. Whitehead, Luda, a woman belonging to J. L. Flanegan, Caroline, a woman belonging to James Whitehead, Charlotte, a woman belonging to B. F. Morgan and Luda, a woman belonging to Mr. Hitchcock. Administered the ordinance. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk The door of the Church was opened when both John A. Rentz and Josaphine B. Rentz and Steven, a colored man belonging to Brother Rentz, joined by Letter. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk Saturday night of the 8th (October 1854) The door of the Church was opened, when Peter, a colored man belonging to James Whitehead, joined by Experience and Baptism. Adjourned till tomorrow. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk The Van Wert Baptist camp meeting commenced on the 26th and continued till November 5. The following are the names of those who joined: Miss Elizabeth Cason, Andrew Wade, William A. Lyle, James B. Crabb, Mary F. Crabb, Statisa O. Weatherby, Martha Morgan, Mrs. Margaret Hedrick, Berry Brown, Samuel Crabb, James A. Jordan, Ansalim Morgan, Mary L. Scott, John Atherson, Hutchings' Tom, Hutchings' Patton, B. E. Whitehead's Ann, James Garner and Hutchings' William. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk January 14, 1855, Sunday Morning The door of the Church was opened, when Miss Sarah Cearnes (Carnes) and Manerva, a colored woman belonging to Mr. Thomas L. Lockwill, joined by Experience. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk March 8, 1855 Van Wert Baptist Church sitting in conference. Visiting brethren were invited to seats. The door of the Church was opened. No one joined. Inquired for acknowledgments. None. The reference of Sister Nash was taken up. The committee reported and were released. The case continued till next meeting. Brethren Thomas Gentry and E. K. Garner appointed to see her. Then took up the reference of Brother Flanegan. The committee reported and were released. The case was referred to next meeting, and Brethren J. C. Pankey, J. C. Crabb, J. R. Heaton, J. A. Rentz and R. W. Whitehead appointed to see him. Buck, a colored man belonging to Mr. Hightower, was granted a Letter of Dismission. Adjourned till tomorrow morning. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk March 9, 1855 Sunday, after preaching, the door of the Church was opened, when Leatha, a colored woman belonging to Mrs. Lucy Hutchings, joined by Experience and Baptism. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk Went in to the election of delegates to the Association, which resulted in the choice of Brethren John C. Crabb, John R. Heaton, Joel L. Flanegan and John A. Rentz, Alternate. Also opened the door of the Church, when a colored woman, Fanny, property of William Hubbard, joined by Letter. Adjourned. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Clerk Sabbath. Opened the door of the Church, when Sister Mary P. Kingsberry and Lucinda, a coloured woman belonging to Henry Kingsberry, joined by letter and Delitha C. Heaton by Experience and Baptism. Sabbath night. Malinza, a coloured woman property of Dr. Prior, joined by Experience and Baptism. R. H. Thackerson, Moderator William A. J. Whitehead, Church Clerk After the opening of the conference, Brother A. Willingham presented a Letter from the Cedartown Church, and was unanimously received. The Committee to build reported themselves ready to proceed with the work. The Church authorized them to do so. Brethren George Rentz, Burton Crabb and R. W. Whitehead were appointed delegates to the Union Meeting. Letters of Dismission were granted to Sister Elizabeth Nash, Sister Adeline Sockwell and a colored sister, Mary, the property of R. McGregor. J. M. Wood, Moderator John A. Rentz, Church Clerk Conference opened by singing. The door of the Church was opened, and William (G or J) Cox and Harriette Cox and Mary A. Howard presented Letter from Antioch Church, Polk County and was unanimously received. Granted a Letter of Dismission to Brother Augustus Willingham, also to York and Juli, colored brother and sister, the property of Miss Hitchcock. On motion, agreed to offer the use of our House to our Primitive Brethren, and appointed Brethren J. C. Pankey and J. C. Crabb to make the tender. On motion, Brother J. R. Heaton and S. M. Wright was appointed a committee to see Brother J. P. Lyle in relation to the general report against him for intoxication. H. A. Williams, Moderator J. C. Crabb, Church Clerk September, 1857 During a protracted meeting, the following were received by Experience, to wit: H. W. Allen, J. C. Hitchcock, Joseph Jenkins, Daniel Byers, Miss Heaton and Mose, the property of J. A. Jones and by letter, to wit. E. J Childers, Ruthie Chil+ders and Elizabeth Voils. February 1858 Church met in conference. On motion, appointed Brother J. C. Pankey to take charge of the house; resolved that the house shall not be used as a schoolhouse without permission from the Body. Agreed to pay Brother Pankey twelve dollars for his services as housekeeper. Granted Letters of Dismission to Brother B. T. DeHay, his wife, and to Moses, the property of J. A. Jones. H. A Williams, Moderator John A. Rentz, Church Clerk November 20, 1858 After the opening of conference as usual, Letters of Dismission were granted to brother R. M. Wright, and his wife and daughter, the daughter of Brother James Dempsey, a colored brother, George, belonging to Brother B. E. Whitehead, and Louisa, the property of the estate of Prior. H. A. Williams, Moderator John A. Rentz, Church Clerk June 9, 1860 Conference opened as usual. Brother Thackerson, Moderator. The Church was informed on this day that, on the Sabbath of our last meeting, Brother Thomas Gentry presented a Dismission from the Salem Church for himself, wife and daughter, which was read. Also at the same time, letters of two colored members was received of Pumpkinvine Church, to wit, Josh and Guley (?), the property of Miss Lucy Hitchcock. A charge was preferred against Brother B. F. Morgan of gross immoral conduct. The charge sustained, and postponed for further action indefinitely. A committee of three, to wit, Brother Allen, Heaton, Crabb, Philpot and Pearce. Sister Harriett Gibson presented a letter from Shiloh Church and was received. Adjourned. Brother Thackerson, Moderator John A. Rentz, Church Clerk November 16, 1860 After opening conference as usual, Brother and Sister Pankey and two daughters, Mary Ann and Elizabeth, presented Letters of Dismission from the Salem Church and were unanimously received. Committee to notify Brother West of his call reported in the affirmative. The Church unanimously (unreadable) granting Sister Caroline Bloodworth a Letter of Dismission, and a committee of Brother Heaton, Pearce and Rentz appointed to sustain Sister Bloodworth, in order to ascertain the cause of separation of her husband and herself. A committee appointed of Brethren Heaton and Pearce to collect subscription for the payment of Brother Thackerson. On Sabbath, Mary, property of H. W. Allen, was received by Experience and Baptism. April 20, 1861 Conference opened with singing. A door of the Church opened, when Jesse Hitchcock presented a Letter of Dismission from Pumpkinvine Church. Brother John T. Boon from (blank) Church, and Brother and Sister A. Everett from Hayneville, all of whom were unanimously received. Brother Long being present, said that he had drunk too much, but promised he would so no more. He was unanimously excused. Brother York's case was postponed until next conference. Letters of Dismission granted to Ciment and Rachel, servants belonging to G. E. (unreadable). Letters of Dismission granted to Sister Bloodworth and daughter. Brother Heaton authorized to procure hinges and have the door hung. Agreed to purchase a Bible and hymn book for the use of the Church. Agreed to change our time of meeting from the third to the fourth Sabbath. Joel T. West, Moderator John A. Rentz, Church Clerk Conference opened as usual. A colored Brother, Moses, applied through Brother Heaton for permission to preach in this house, when, on motion, her consent was withheld. A Letter of Dismission was granted to Mary, the property formerly of Mr. Stocks. R. W. Hambrick, Moderator John A. Rentz, Church Clerk Our Pastor being absent, Brother Heaton was called to the chair. Application was made for a license granted Moses, a colored member, permission to exercise his gift in public, which was granted. John A. Rentz, Church Clerk September 9, 1865 After the opening of conference as usual, a Letter of Dismission was granted to Moses, the property formerly of T. Jones, and with the liberty to exercise in public. Resolved that this Church extend an arm for the reception of members at the schoolhouse in the neighborhood of Mr. Kilgo's. Resolved also that we get our old house back if we can, and repair it. Appointed Brother Heaton a committee to attend to it. Granted a Letter of Dismission to Sister Mary Jane Hunt. William Coalson, Moderator John A. Rentz, Church, Clerk January 20, 1866 Called conference. Brother Heaton, Moderator. Ist, taken up the case of Brother John A. Rentz, and he excommunicated. 2nd, taken up the case of Sister Susan Simms, and she was also excommunicated. 3rd, granted a Letter of Dismission to Brother York, a freedman. 4th, appointed Brethren S. B. Pearce, B. E. Whitehead and J. R. Heaton as a committee to examine the Church Book and report at the next conference. Jesse Hitchcock, Church Clerk January 25, 1868 The Baptist Church at Van Wert met in conference. Ist, Brother John R. Heaton, Moderator. Opened the door of the Church for the reception of members, when Brother James E. Stovall and Sister D. D. Stovall presented Letter of Dismission from Cave Spring Church and was received. 2nd, a charge preferred against Perlina, a colored sister, for living in adultery. 3rd, appointed Brethren Ellis and James Whitehead as committee to see the colored sister and inform her of the charge preferred, and notify her to attend at our next conference, course February. 4th, restored and granted Brother George S. Rentz a Letter of Dismission. 5th, the case in regard to John A. Rentz case was taken up and postponed till next conference, and the committee dismissed from said case. Jesse Hitchcock, Church Clerk February 22, 1868 The Baptist Church at Van Wert. Brother Heaton, Moderator. Ist, opened the door of the Church for the reception of members, and Sister Mary Jane Hunt presented a Letter of Dismission from the First Baptist Church at Atlanta, and was received. 2nd, taken up the reference in regard to a colored sister Perlina, case. The committee's report was heard and said committee dismissed, and the Church excommunicated her from their fellowship. 4th, granted Sister Harriet Rogers and Brother Jesse Hitchcock Letters of Dismission. 5th, the committee appointed to notify Brother Camp and Eubanks of the calls of the Church had made are hereby dismissed. Jesse Hitchcock, Church Clerk March 27, 1869 Conference opened with singing. Opened the door of the Church for the reception of members, and no one came forward. Called for references. Committee on asking aid of the members of the Legislature reported and was discharged. On motion, resolved that we restore our colored sister, Perlina Whitehead, to full fellowship with us. And there was a Letter of Dismission granted the sister. And also, a Letter of Dismission was granted Brother William Tolbert and his wife. On motion, resolved that a committee be appointed to collect money to aid Elder E. A. Camp to buy a horse. Brethren B. E. Whitehead, S. B. Pearce and M. McCarley were appointed to the committee. There being no other business, conference adjourned. James G. Ryals, Moderator J. C. Hitchcock, Church Clerk May 7, 1870 Met in conference. Elder J. M. Key, Moderator. Opened the door of the Church for the reception of members, when Brother James Morris presented a letter from Mt. Zion Church, Boston, Georgia and was unanimously received. Application was made for a Letter of Dismission for Brother J. M. Lumpkin and our colored Brother and Sister, Pleasant Glenn and wife. Appointed Brethren Keeling, Long, Haynes and Hitchcock to correspond with our sister church, Friendship. Resolved that we loan the Temperance family the benches that we have in the Masonic Hall, as long as they are used by the family. Appointed Brethren Pankey, Whitehead and Haynes as a committee to sell the remainder of our benches. Resolved, that we excuse our Pastor on our next meeting day for the purpose of visiting his aged mother. There being no other business, adjourned. Elder J. M. Key, Moderator J. C. Hitchcock, Church Clerk NAMES OF COLORED MEMBERS
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