"Colored" Members, 1852 - 1864 Pre-Civil
War, the "colored" members had only first names in slavery. In
the record book of Kentuckytown Baptist Church, the names were followed
by the names of their masters. However, the page on which this
record of members is listed, the right hand edges of the pages have
been worn away; thus, the names of the masters cannot be determined, as
well as the dates of admission to the church.
March 6, 1863 "The Kentucky Town Baptist Church me and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business. Bro. John A. Viars, wife, daughter and their two Black Women, at their request was granted letters of Dismission. There being no further business, adjourned. Peace & harmony prevailing. J.L. Gowdy, C. Clerk Source: Joe W. Chumbley. Kentucky Town and Its Bapatist Church. Houston, Texas : D. Armstrong Co., Inc., c1975 Kentuckytown Baptist Church History Elaine Nall Bay ©2017 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |