1866

The church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Jan. 1866 and after singing and prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother W. Springston be our moderator. 2nd. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Wm. Springston, Moderator /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk


The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Feb. 1866 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we receive Margaret Jane and Love Samilda Heckert and that we extend the right hand of fellowship. 3rd. Res. That we receive the report of the Building Committee. 4th. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod./s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on the Saturday before the first Sabbath in May 1866 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we receive Sister Adah Anne Hickle (Ed. "Hinkle") on her letter of recommendation. 3rd. Res. We elect a pastor. Whereon the Teller announced the Election of Brother Stump by a unanimous vote. 4th. Res. That we adjourn until the next regular meeting of business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod./s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on the Saturday before the first Sabbath in June 1866 and after Sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. First, read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Called for references for new business. Res. to adjourn to our next regular business meeting.
/s/J. Stump, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in July 1866 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes from the previous meeting. 2nd. Called for references for new business. Res. to adjourn until our next regular business meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday after the first Sabbath in August 1866 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes from the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we appoint Brethern J. F. Bartlett, C. C. Daniell and A. Springston (or any other Brother of our Body in case of failure) as our delegates to the Association. 3rd. Res. That we Recommend Brother Stump to the General Association of West Va. And request that they appoint him to labor with us and Vicinity as a Missionary one fourth of his time and we will pay him fifty dollars. Res. That the Building Comm prepare a drawing of our Meeting House and (?) the same for building at our next meeting. Res. That we adjourn until our next Regular Meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in September 1866 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we appoint Brother J. F. Bartlett Moderator. 3rd. Res. that we receive the letter to the Assoc.. 4th. Res. That we adjourn to our next Regular meeting.
/s/Brother J. F. Bartlett, Mod./s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

At a Special Meeting held Nov. 1866 the following members were Baptized and Received into the Fellowship of the Church Sarah C. Bartlett, Zelda Jane Bartlett, Elizabeth Wright, Minerva Tanner, Margaret Wright, Andrew Wright, Wm. Tanner, T. H. Springston, Ananias Heckert, Rachael Ann Wright, Nancy Jane Short, Elizabeth Marks, Malinda Greathouse, Elizabeth Greathouse, Judah Wright, Siana Miller, Sarah Tanner.

The Church met on Friday Evening the 6th of Dec. 1966 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. by the request of Brother Wm. Springston it was Resolved that we grant Sister (?) Greathouse a letter of dismission and Recommendation. 2nd. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk



1867

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Jan 1867 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Called for the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Called for refferences. 3rd. Open the door of the Church. 4th. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Feb. 1867 and after Prayer by Brother Newlin proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother J. F. Bartlett be our Mod. 2nd. Resolved that we exclude Sister Margaret J. Rogers. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Brother J. F. Bartlett, Mod./s/C. A. Daniell, Ch Clk


The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in March 1867 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother Wm. Springston be our Moderator. 2nd. Res. That our meeting be held at the Bartlett School House. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Wm. Springston, Mod/s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in May 1867 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Called for the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Refferences. 3rd. New business. 4th. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod./ /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in July 1867 and after Sermond by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we elect a Pastor for a term of 15 months where on the teller announced the unanimous election of brother Stump. 3rd. Res. That we appoint our delegates to the Association. The following delegates were chosen: Brethern J. F. Bartlett, J. P. Bartlett, and Wm. Springston. 4th Res. That the Clerk prepare a letter to the Association. 5th. Res. That Brother Stump draft some Rules of Decorum. 6th. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod./s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Aug 1867 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. First read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we retain Brother Stump as a Com. 3rd. Res. That we receive the letter with an amendment. 4th. Res. That we dismiss the Building Com and the Subscription for the Meeting house be nul and void. 5th. Res. That we recommend Brother Stump as a Missionary. 6th. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod./s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Oct 1867 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Hear the report of the delegates from the As. 2nd. Res. that we adopt the Rules of Decorum as drawn by Brother Stump. 3rd. Res. That Sisters Jemima Tyson and Nancy (Ed: ?)be a Com. To visit Sisters Wright. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston

Sabbath Rec. Brother and Sister Mace

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in November 1867 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Called for the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com Whereon Sister Tyson reported she visited the Sisters Wright and that Margaret and Elizabeth confessed to the charge of Dancing but manifested no Contrition for the same but Sister Juda said she was sorry and desired the Church to forgive her. Whereon the Church Res. To Exclude Sisters Elizabeth and Margaret. Res. That we forgive Sister Juda. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. John Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Dec 1867 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Called for refferences new business. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

Sabbath Dec. 1st 1867 Received Sister Castina Short. Wednesday 4th Thomas Marks, John Greathouse. Thursday 5th Jesse Tanner, James Craddock, Isaac Greathouse, George Wright, Sarah Greathouse, Basil Wright, Rachael Greathouse, James Walker. Thursday night Charles Hanger, Minerva Short, J. C. Bartlett. Fri. the 6th Emily Springston, Washington Beckner, Rebecca Beckner, Amanda Bartlett and were all baptized and received the hand of fellowship but Sister Beckner. Sunday the 8th Received for Baptism John Wine, J. P. Beckner, Samuel Miller, G. W. Springston, J. M. Clevenger, John Gough, Miles Miller, Thomas Wine.
/s/John Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston



1868


The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Jan 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we grant Brother C. A. Daniell and his wife a letter of dismission and recommendation to unite with the Spencer Church. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

Sabbath The following members were baptized and received by the Right hand of Fellowship John Wine, J. P. Beckner, Samuel Miller, G. W. Springston, J. M. Clevenger, John Gough, Miles Miller, Thomas Wines. January 9th 1868 Received by Baptism Rola Wright, George Tanner, Elijah Tanner, Sarah Conely, Mary Wright.

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Feb. 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting.. Res. That Brother S. P. Beckner be our assistant Clerk. 3rd. Res. That we receive Brother James Hobbs, Perry Mace, and Sister Elenor Mace to the ordinance of Baptism. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/S. P. Beckner, Ch Clk

Sabbath the following Res. That we receive Brother Samuel Wine and Sister Rebecca Greathouse to the ordinance of Baptism.

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in March 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we receive Brother William C. Springston on his letter of recommendation. 3rd. Res. That we extend the Hand of fellowship to Brethern W. C. Springston, Perry Mace, James Hobbs and Sister Mace. 4th. Res. That we defer our Communion to the first Sabbath in May. 5th. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod /s/S. P. Beckner, Ch Clk

Sabbath the following persons Eliza Radabaugh, Samuel Wine were baptized and Emeline Wright was received for Baptism.

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in April 1868 and after Sermond by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we grant a letter of dismission to Bro. James Craddock. 3rd. Res. That Br. J. T. Bartlett write to Br. Marshal Marks to ascertain the cause why he does not ask for a letter of dismission. 4th. Res. That we grant a letter of dismission to Sister Susan Thompson. 5th. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in May 1868 and after Sermon by Brother Cade proceeded to business. 1st. Called for minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we receive Brother Geo. Short to the ordinance of Baptism. 3rd. The Treasurer made the following report: In Aug 1865 a Sub. Of $45.10 was placed in my hands. In Aug. 1866 Rec. Sub of $49.88. In Aug. 1867 Rec. Sub of $64.00. Total $158.90. Collected and paid to Brother Stump in the year 1865 $44.10. In 1866 $37.38. In 1867 $14. Total $95.48. Uncollected in 3 years Sub. $63.48. Due in Sub. For 1865 $1.00. For 1866 $12.42. For 1867 $50.00. $63.42 in Treasurers hands uncollected./ 95 cents unexplained. 4th Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in June 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Rec. Brother George Short and wife by the hand of fellowship. 3rd Res. That we discharge Brother J. T. Bartlett as Com. 4th. Res. That we appoint Brother W. Beckner in his stead. 5th Res. That we elect a Pastor whereon the Teller announced the election of Brother Stump by a majority of 36 votes. 6th. Brother G. G. Springston presented the following query: Is it right to Exclude a member of good standing when we have known him for years, on the evidence of one whom we do not know? 7th Res. That we entertain the query. 8th Res. That we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Thursday before the first Sabbath in July 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Refferences whereon Brother William Springston withdrew his motion to entertain the query. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Aug 1868 and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Rec. Sister Emily Nutter by the hand of fellowship. 2nd. Res. That we appoint our delegates to the Association. 3rd. Res. that Brethern W. Beckner, C. Hanger and J T. Bartlett or any other brother of our body as Alternate to our delegates. 4th. Res. that J. T. Bartlett prepare a subscription for our Pastor. 5th. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Sept 68 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we adopt the Letter to the Association. 3rd. Res. that we appoint Brethern W. Beckner and J. T. Bartlett to see each member will pay monthly for missionary purposes. 4th. Res. that we adjourn
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk


Called meeting on the Sabbath. 1st. Res. that we receive Father Hanger (Ed: I believe this is Charles and that he is the father of Charles Hanger, who was received 12/5/1867)to the ordinance of Baptism). 2nd. Res. that we receive Mother Hanger to the ordinance of Baptism. 3rd. Res. that we request our Pastor preach a Doctrine sermon. Father and Mother Hanger were baptized and received the hand of fellowship and Samuel W. and Eliza Radabaugh were received by the hand of fellowship.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

At a Called meeting on the Second Sabbath in Sep. Res. that Brother Wm. Springston be our Mod. 2nd. Called for the report of the treasurer whereon the treasurer reported that the pastor was about paid for the past year. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Wm. Springston, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Oct. 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother G. G. Springston be our Church Clerk and Brother S. P. Beckner assistant. 2nd. Res. that we amend the Constitution or that clause of it which requires the Church to elect its Clerk annually by striking it out. 3rd. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in November 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Called for the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Res. that brother Tyson be a committee to visit and notify brother John Gough to appear before the Church at our next meeting on the charge of lieing and swearing. 3rd Res. that Sister Jane Springston be a committee to notify Sister Juda Wright to appear before the Church on the charge of Swearing and Dancing. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. Stump /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk

During the Protracted meeting the following persons were received for baptism and were baptized Sophrana Richardson, Martha Miller, Sarah Short, Virginia Riddle, Sophia Springston and Mary Wright was Received for Baptism.

The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Dec. 1868 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we receive brother James H. Springston to the ordinance of Bap. Hear the Report of the Com Brother Tyson. 3rd. Res. that we hear the report and discharge the same. 4th. Res. that we Exclude brother John Gough on the charges against him. Res. that we refer Sister Jane Springston as our Com. to our next regular meeting. 6th. Res. that brother Thomas Wine be a Com. to visit Brother Elija Tanner to inquire into the cause of delinquency. 7th. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. John Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

Sabbath Sister Mary Wright and brother J. H. Springston were baptised.