RAMAH PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH MEETING MINUTES (1876-1894)
And the washing of the Saints feet this pronounced to be a church upon the above principals - H. Cowart and I. D. Hutto has this day being the fifteenth day of April Eighteen Hundred and Seventy Six having been pronounced a church of Christ In order have united upon Equal terms and hear often Being called an named By the Name of Ramah church an for this end delibittey and Solomley Give hour Selves to the Lord an to each other By the will of gods Independent to any Religious Body or Congregation whatever Cov_____ and promising each other to live together as Becomes Brethren in gospel and Decipliss agreeable to the Holy Scripture and as true _______fellows in the gospel agree to Stand or fall Together in order for which we do agree to Receive an adopted the following plan or form of government or loose the Rule of Proceedure
Members Present When Constituted
Male Members Female Members
1 James North
2 Nathan Dryden 1 Nancy North
3 Berry Griffis 2 Nancy Waldron
4 J. R. Waldron
Rules of Decorum to Be Observed in Conferances
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Art 1
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Church Meeting or Conferances Shall Be opened and closed By Divine Worship |
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Art 2
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Church Meetings and Conferances Shall Be Duly attended To By Ever member especially Males Members to whom Government more particularly Belongs |
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Art 3
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Male Members failing to attend more than two Conferances Shall on the Next Before he takes his Seat Shall publiclly Render his Reason for Such failures and the church Shall Judge The Same if two or three failures happens Without Reason Being Rendered the church Shall have him cited and Judged of Such failure |
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Art 4
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The pastor of the church Shall uniformly preside As Moderator when present unless Some objections Be made in which case the church Shall Choose a Moderator Protem |
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At the opening of Every Conference it Shall be The duty of the moderator to Invite Brethren and Sisters of Sister churches to Seat with the Brethren of this church then Inquire of Reason of Absence after which it Shall be the duty of the Moderator to make known to the Congregation that A door of this church was open for this Reception of members then proceed to take up all Referances as they _____ in order and all Business that come in order Before the church.
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Art 6
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The Moderator Shal preserve order Shall Explain and put questions Shal have assistance when needed But in his absence a moderator protem Shal Be appointed |
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Art 7
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The Moderator Shal have the rite of Speech As any other member But Shal not vote unless The Boddy Be Equal Divided |
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Art 8
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The church Shal have a clerk who Shal keep a Fare Record of all the proceedances and Sign There Before the Conference Rises The Minutes Shal Be Read and amended if needed |
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In debate only one person shal speak at the Same time who Shall rise from his seat and Address the moderator in an orderly manner |
Art 10 The person speaking Shal Strictly attend to the Subjeck in debate Shall not Reflect on the person speaking Before him By making Remarks on his slips or his Imperfection But convey his own idies
Art 11 The person speaking Shal not be Interrupted unless he Brakes through these Rules then the moderator Shal call to order if dissatisfied
Shall have the voice of the conferace
Art 12 No person Shal Speak more than twice on The Same Subject until every one Speak who Choosing to speak
Art 13 No member Shal talk whisper or read In time of public speaking But give due attention
Art 14 Every Motion made and Seconded Shal Be ________
To unless withdrawed By the one who made it
Art 15 Every query that comes before the church shal proply Stated in Writing and approporated By majority Before taken up
Art 16 questions Shal Be farely determining By Rising Setting or otherwise as may Be thought proper
Art 17 If the moderator fails to attend to his duties Down in the forgoing Rules he may Be admonished If he thinks Such admonition unreasonable he may have the voice of the conference
Art 18 An inquiry shal Be made By the moderator at C_____ Before each annual meeting whether each member_____________ Full fellowship for a communion on the next day Shal Be determined By Rising or Setting
Saturday morning April 20th 1876 Conference met at Ramah church pursuant to adjurnment after Devine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 minute Intermission the church come in conference Refrance was called the doors of the Church was opened for the Reception of member Matilda Cooper & Benjamin Dryden came forward and by Declartive of Experience was Received allso at the Same time Sister Maryan Mathis
Came and was Received by Experience at the Same time J G Griffis & Bartholmew Cason was Received By letter from Bethel church Echolls Co Geo And Nancy Corbit
was Received By Confession of Faith No other Busness we close in order
H Cowart Mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning June 20, 1876 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance The Door of the church was opened for the Reception of members Sister Nancy Griffis Came forward and By letter from Bethel church Echolls County Ga was Received allso, at the Same time Morgann Crews came forward and was received by letter from the Same church as no Farther Business appearing we close in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Aug 18, 1876 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance The Door of the church was opened for the Reception of members Sister Sarah North Came forward and By Experience was Received on motion we agreed to corespond with our sister churches no other Business we close in order
H Cowart Mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Sept 9, 1876 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members Received none An no other Business appearing and all Relieved we agreed to close which in hour usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Sept 9, 1876 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members none came called for the association letter which was Red and approved went into Delegation and Ellected Delagates Bro James North & Bro David G Mathis Bro Nathan Dryden in case of failure no other we closed By the pastor Sying ed him and dismissing in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Nov 18th 1876 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members none came on motion Decorum was Red then called for corespondance Recd 5 1 from union church Lowndes Co Brs Bro John Studstill
2 from Wayfair church Brs Bro W B Crews Bro James Lee 3 from prospect church
Clinch County Brs Bro Benjamin Stalvey William Register John Register William
Hughes Tyre Mathis 4th from unity church Brs Bro B May 5th from wayfair church Brs
Bro Wiley B______ on motion agreed to Receive the Letters with the B_____ and all the Visiting member of hour faith and order By the moderator extend the Rite hand of fellowship as no other Business appeared We closed in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Dec 26th, 1876 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance The Door of the church was opened for the Reception of members Bro J___ Lee and Misey Lee was received By letter from Bethel church Echolls County and Sidney Lee By a declaration of Experience and Naomia Cason By Confession of faith then on motion Bro H Cowart was call to pass in an out for the church For the church Next ensuing year which was Submitted By him Self and the church at Large on motion the minutes Was Red and we closed in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Jan 20 1877 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came no other Business appearing we close in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Feb 17th 1877 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Mar 24 1877 after divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Sister Rebecca Griffis an Nancy Griffis was Received by letter from prospect church Clinch County Geo no other Business Before the
Body on motion the minutes was Red we closed In the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met May 19th 1877 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart
20 Minutes Intermission the church came in conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members none Came no Business Before the Body we closed in hour usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning June 16th 1877 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members called for Corespondent letter which was Red and approved No other Business we close in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning July 24 8 After divine Service By the pastor H Cowart the church Went into conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Sister Elizabeth Blarkburn was Received by letter from prospect church Clinch
County Geo Also Nancy Dryden Came forward and By a declaration of her feelings was
Received By Experience no other Business we closed in the proper manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Sept 8th 1877 after divine Services By the pastor 20 Minutes Intermission the Church came in conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came A Letter was prepared for corespondance no other Business we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Sept 8th 1877 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart the Church met in conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came we closed
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Nov 16th 1877 after Divine Services By the pastor 20 Minutes
Intermission the Church Came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of
Members Bro Washington Moore & Sister Eady Moore came forward an was Received By Experience no other Business appearing we on motion Red the _____ an closed in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Nov 17th 1877 After divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was Opened for the Reception of members called for corespondance Recd 5 1st from Wayfair Brs Bro J. W. Harris & Wiley B_____ 2nd from Bethel church Brs Bro John J North 3rd from prospect church Brs Bro Tyre Mathis Joel Griffis 4 from Bethaney Bro Brs R. G. Dickerson 5 from Empire Brs Bro William Putnam on Motion we Receive the letters with the ____ and all the visiting Brothers of the _____ faith and order By the Moderator & Church Extending the Rite hand of fellowship no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Dec 15th 1877 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members James W Smith & Nancy Crews came forward and
was Recd by Experience no other Business appearing we close In the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Jan 19th 1878 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was
opened for the Reception of Members none came No other Business appearing we closed
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Feb 16th 1878 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Wiley Miller came forward and was Recd By
Experience no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning June 12 1878 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Matilda Grantham came and By a declaration of
Experience was Recd No other Business and all members Relieved we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning July 20 1878 After divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came on motion this church _____ to select Bro Washing Moore as Deacon for this church no other Business makes it appearance we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Oct 12th 1878 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members the church test Anna Crews and with Drawed her fellowship unanimously Association letter was prepared and delegates Elected to
Represent same no other Business appearing we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Rama met Saturday morning Nov 15 1878 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was oppened for the Reception of members On Motion Decorum was Red no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Nov 16 1878 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members None Came the Brethren Received the visiting Brothers and Sisters By the Moderator extending the Rite Hand fellow ship on motion we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Nov 17 1878 After Divine Service By the pastor 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of Members Sister Winney Smith came forward was Received By
Experience no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Dec 24 1878 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Bro J R Waldron was Recd By Letter from prospect church Hamilton County Fla The church then called Bro H Cowart for hour pastor To go in and out for us for the Next year which was excepted By him no other
Business appearing we close In the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Jan 20th 1879 After divine services By the pastor 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for
the Reception of members none came no other Business appearing we close in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Feb 25th 1879 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came no other Business appearing we close in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning May 17th 1879 The pastor not being present
Bro I. D. Hutto was Invited to Stand after which the church went into Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of Member all minds Being Relieved an motion we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning June 14th 79 After Divine Services By the pastor 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members none came no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Aug 15th 1879 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members none came no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Sept 15th 1879 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members on motion went into Delegation Bro James North and J.G. Griffis was Elected Delegates to Rep us in our Next association no other
Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning November 15 1879 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members called for corespondance Received from hour Sister churches which was Read and Received By the church and moderator extending
the rite hand of fellowship no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod J G Griffis c clk The church of Ramah met Saturday morning Jan 17th 80 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members William Combs came forward and was Recd by Confession of faith also sister Annie Combs was Restored Sister Linda Grantham applied
For her letter from this church which was Granted no other Business we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning May 17th 1880 after divine Service By the pastor H.D. Cowart the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members Bro D.W. Thomas was Recvd by Confession of Faith none came no other Business we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning June 17th 1880 After Divine Services By the pastor H Cowart 20 Minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members no other Business appearing we close
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Saturday morning July 24th 1880 Divine Service Was opened
By Elder I.D. Hutto and closed By the pastor H Cowart Conferance was opened for the Reception of Members Standing References was taken up and disposed of as they came in order on motion the Presbytery as called who pronounced Ready for Business whereby
Abraham Skinner who were Set apart to Be ordained as deacon were found _____ Also
Bro G.W. Moore was ordained no other Business we closed in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Aug 21st 1880 after divine Service By the pastor the church came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of member all members
Releved we closed in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Sept 11th 1880 after divine Service By the pastor H Cowart the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members G D
Gibbs and Angeline Gibbs came forward and was Reced By Experience no other
Business appearing we closed in the usal manner
H Cowart mod J G Griffis c clk The church of Ramah met Nov 16th 80 after divine Service By D. W. Thomas and J.R.Waldron the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of
members Received correspondance from Sister churches and closed in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Nov 17th 1880 Called Conferance Which Sister Winnie Smith Came forward ans was Recvd By Declaration of Exsperience no other Business we Close in the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Dec 24th 1880 After Divine Service By the pastor H. Cowart
20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members Bro. R. Waldron came forward and Was Recvd By Letter from
prospect church Hamilton County Fla no other Business we closed
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met January 15th 1881 after divine Service By the pastor the church Came In Conferance A door was oppened for the Reception of Member no came on motion we called Bro H Cowart To pass in and out for this church for the ensuing year
no other Business appearing we close in the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Feb 19th Divine Service Was opened By Bro M R McCollors pastor not Being present 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members none came on motion We close in the usal manner
M R McCollors
J G Griffis
The church of Ramah met Apr 17th 1881 after Divine Service By the pastor the church Came In Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members on motion this church agrees to have there monthly meeting to be on the 4 Sunday and Saturday Before no other Business We close in the usal manner
H Cowart Mod
J G Griffis
The church of Ramah met May 19th 1881 after Divine Service By the pastor the church
Came In Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members E. D. Waldron Argent Moore came forward and was Received By Confession of faith Inquiry For fellowship was unasimously no other Business We close in order
H Cowart Mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met July 18th 1881 After Divine Service By the pastor the church Came In Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of Members none came on motion the References was Laid over until hour Regular Conerance no other Business appearing we closed ____ By the Moderator
H Cowart Mod
J G Griffis
The church of Ramah met Agust 20th 1881 After Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart
20 minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of Members on motion called for corespondance Received 5 from hour Sister churches on motion we Received the Letters with the B_____ By the moderator And
church extending the Rite hand of fellowship No other Business we closed in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Oct 20th 1881 After Divine Service By the pastor H. Cowart
20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members none Came on Motion Bro James Lee fellowship was tested
which was unanimosly no other Business appearing we closed in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met November 26th 1881 After Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came In conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members none came no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Dec 24th 1881 After divine Services By the pastor 20 minutes
Intermission the church Came In conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members on Motion we called H Cowart to go in and out for us for the Next Ensuing year which was agreed no other Business appearing all members Seamed to Be Relieved we close in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Jan 26th 1882 After divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes
Intermission the church Came In conferance a door was oppened for the Reception of Members We Received a petionary letter from providence church asking us to Receive one of ther excommunicated members no other Business we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Feb 24th 1882 After divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes
Intermission the church Came In conferance a door was opened for the Reception of
Members on motion this church Disids that James M Mullis be notified that Bro Samuel
Griffis denies part of the accused we also hold Bro Griffis In full fellowship until James Mullis proves By the Decipline of church Laws what he excuses him With on motion the minutes was Red and we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met April 22nd 1882 after divine Service By the pastor H Cowart
20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members None Came Inquire for fellowship on to _____ Was unanimously no other Business appearing We close In the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah Met May 22nd 1882 after divine Service By the pastor H Cowart
20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the
Reception of Members none came on motion the Minutes was Red we closed in order
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah Met July 24 1882 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members none came Standing Referance was taken up and Disposed of As they came in order first letter up James Lee & Berry Griffis case which was Disposed of By withdrawing our fellowship from the Bros Gilda (Matilda) Johnson came forward and was Reced By Experience no other Business appearing we Closed in the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah Met Aug 22nd 1882 after divine Service By the pastor H Cowart
20 minutes Intermission the church came In conferance a door was opened for the
Reception of Members Bro Benjamin Stalvey & Sister Roda (Rhoda) Stalvey was Recd By letter from prospect church Clinch County no other Business appearing We close in the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met October 24 1882 after Divine Service the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members none Came We close In the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met November 25th 1882 after divine Service By the pastor the church Came In Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of Members on motion called for Corespondance Reced 3 on motion we Received the Letters with the visiting Brethren By the church and moderator Extending the Rite hand of fellowship no other Business appearing we close in order
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Dec 27th 1882 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members none
Came on motion we close In the usal Manner
G.W. Moore mod pastor
Joel G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met January 27th 1883 after Divine Service By the pastor the church came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members none Came Inquiry for fellowship on ______ Was unanmiously No other Business appearing we Close in the usual Manner
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met March January 28th 1883 after Divine Service By the pastor
20 minutes intermission the church came in Conferance A door was opened for the
Reception of Members Reference was taken up and disposed of as they came in order no No new Business appearing we close
H Cowart mod
D. G. Mathis mod protem
The church of Ramah met April 21st 1883 after Divine Service the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members none came on motion we close In the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met May 22nd 1883 after divine Service By the pastor the church Came in Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members 2 letters of dismissal Nathan & Ben Dryden none we close in order.
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met July 21st 1883 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart the church came In Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members By the Request of D. G. Mathis we Raced his name from hour church Book for certain points of Doctering Inquiry for fellowship was unanimously no other Business appearing we close
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met August 25 1883 after Divine Service By the pastor H Cowart the church came In Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members By the Request of Sister Maryan (Mary Ann) Mathis her name was Raced from hour church
Book no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah Met Sept 22 1883 after Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes intermission the church came In Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members Bro John Griffis and SaryAn (Sarah Ann) Griffis came forward and Was
Reced By Experience allso Hiram Kite (Kight) Was Reced By Experience also Bro W R
Thomas & Sister S C Parke (Parker) was Reced By letter on Motion association letter
Was Red and approved no other Business appearing we closed in order
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met Oct 22 1883 after divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes intermission the church came In Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members none came on Motion we agreed to open Corespondance with providence church Ware Co Ga on motion called for Corespondance Reced 5 agreed to Received the letters With the B____ By the moderator and Church Exsteding the Rite hand of fellowship no other Business we close in the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met Nov 24th 1883 after divine Service By the pastor the church
Came In Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members Amanda Thomas came forward and was Reced By Confession of faith no other Business we close in order
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met Dec 23rd 1883 after divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes
Intermission the church Came In Conferance A door was opened for the Reception of Members on motion called Bro H Cowart for the Next year to go in and out for us which was Received we then agreed to close
H Cowart mod
Joel G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met Jan 27th 1884 after Divine Service 20 Minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A door Was opened for the Reception of Members none came on Inquiry for fellow on tomorrow Was unanimouslly no other Business we
Closed in the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Feb 23rd 1884 after Divine Service 20 Minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A Door Was opened for the Reception of Members none came on motion we agreed to grant William Combs a letter of Dismission no other
Business appearing We Close in the usal Maner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met May 24th 1884 after Divine Service 20 Minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A door Was opened for the Reception of Members
none came on motion we agreed to close as all minds seamed to Be Relieved
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met June 22nd 1884 After Divine Service By the pastor 20 Minutes
Intermission the church Came in Conferance A Door was opened for the Reception of Members on Motion the church agreed To Set Bro W. R. Thomas at liberty to Exercise his gift whearever God may Send him No other Business appearing we close on Reading the minutes
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met July 12th 1884 after Divine Service By W. R. Thomas 20
Minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance A Door was opened for the Reception of Members Martha Booth Came forward and was Reced By Experience No
other Business appearing we close in the usal Manner
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Aug 22nd 84 After divine Service By the pastor 20 Minutes
Intermission the church Came in Conferance A Door Was opened for the Reception of Members no other Business Before the Body on motion We close By the Clerk Reading the minutes
H Cowart mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Oct 25th 1884 After divine Service By J T Osteen followed By Bro William H Tomlinson Closed by James Patten a Door Was opened for the Reception of Members none came on motion called for Correspondance and Received 5 letters from hour Sister churches on motion we agreed to Receive the letters with the Bearers By the moderator And church Extending the Rite hand of fellowship no other Business appearing we on motion Red minutes and Closed in order
W. H. Tomlinson mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Feb 21st 1885 After Divine Service By W R Thomas and Wm Tomlinson 20 minutes Intermission the Church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came on motion we Grant Bro W R Thomas & sister Thomas letters of Dismission from the Church no other Business appearing we Close in the usal manner.
W. H. Tomlinson mod
W R Thomas protem
The church of Ramah met March 20th 1885 After divine Service By W H Tomlinson 20 minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members no came on motion we agreed to close in the usal manner.
W. H. Tomlinson
G W Moore cc protem
The church of Ramah met April 25th 1885 After divine Service By the pastor W H Tomlinson 20 minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came Minutes was Red we closed
W. H. Tomlinson mod
J G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met May 22nd 1885 After divine Services By the pastor W H
Tomlinson 20 minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Came none no other Business appearing we Close in order
W. H. Tomlinson mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met June 27th 1885 after Divine Service By the R A James 20 minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of Members none came Standing Reference Was called and Taken up as they Came In order no other Business appearing on motion we agreed to close
R A James mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Aug 27th 1885 after Divine Service By W H Tomlinson 20
minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came no other Business we Closed in the usal manner
W. H. Tomlinson mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Oct 22 85 After Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came called for correspondance Reced Six letters from hour Sister churches on motion We agreed to Receive the Letters With the Bears and all the visiting Brethern of hour faith and order By the moderator and church Extending the Rite hand of felloship Inquiry for follow on tomorrow Was unanimously no other Business appearing the minutes was Red we close In the usal manner
W. H. Tomlinson mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Dec 24th 1885 No pastor Being present no Business of
Important to attend to the church agreed to Dismiss without any farther T____ce action
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Jan 24, 86 after Divine Service By J A Osteen 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members on Motion J A Osteen was called To attend Ramah church for the present year no other Business appearing we close in the usal manner
J A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met March 27th 1886 After divine Service By the pastor J A Osteen 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members none came on motion the minutes was Red & we came to close in the usal manner
J A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Apr 20 1886 After divine By R A James 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members none came no other Business appearing we Close in order
R A James mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met May 24 1886 after divine service By J A Osteens 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of
members none came no other Business appearing we Close in the usal manner
R A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met June 25 1886 after Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came the minutes was Red and we close in the usal manner
R A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met July 20 1886 after Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Seally Smith came forward and was Received By Experience no other
Business appearing we closed in the usal Manner
R A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Aug 26 1886 Divine Services was opened By Bro J R Waldron 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came on motion the minutes was Red we close in the usal manner
J R Waldron mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Sept 25 86 after Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of
members no one came no other Business appearing we closed in the usal Manner
R A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Nov 12 86 after divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came on motion the minutes was Red and closed
R A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Dec 24 1886 after Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members no one came no other Business appearing we closed in the usal Manner By Reading the minutes
R A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Jan 22 87 after divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came on motion the minutes was Red and no other Business we close in the usal Manner
R A Osteen mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Rama Met Feb 5 1887 after Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church Came In Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Sister Dora (Dory) Ann Morgan & Sister Mary Ann Jordan came Forward and By a declaration of Experience was Received no other Business appearing on motion the minutes was Red and we closed in the usal Manner
D B Sheffield mod
W T James c c protem
The church of Ramah Met Mar 5 1887 after Service By the John T Carson 20 minutes Intermission the church Came In Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members Bro H T Jordan came Forward and By a declaration of Experience was
Received no other Business appearing we close in the usal Manner
D B Sheffield mod
J T Carson c c protem
The church of Ramah met Apr 20th 1887 After Consultation hour pastor Being absent we consulted with each other and By Request J G Griffis agreed to hold Conferance whether the pastor Being present or not hear after Close By Mutual agreement
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah Met May 11th 1887 After Divine Service By the pastor D B Sheffield 20 minutes Intermission the church came In Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members on motion the Reference was taken up and disposed of as they came in order as no other Business appearing and all minds Seamed to be Relieved on motion the minutes Red and closed in order
DB Sheffield mod
JG Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah Met June 11 87 After Divine Service By the pastor D B Sheffield
20 minutes Intermission the church came In Conferance a door was opened for the
Reception of members Bro Wyley Stalvey Came forward and By a Declaration of Experience Was Received no other Business appearing we ordered the minutes Red and closed in the usual manner
DB Sheffield mod
JG Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah Met July 12 87 after divine Service By the pastor the church came in conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members non came on motion
the minuts was Red and we agreed to close in the usal manner
G W _____ mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah Met Aug 11th 87 after divine Service By the pastor D B Sheffield
20 minutes Intermission the church Came In Conferance a Door was opened for the
Reception of members Bro Mitchel H Hilliard & Samuel Griffis Came forward and By a Declaration of Experience was Received no other Business appearing on motion the minutes was Red and we close in the usal manner
D B Sheffield
J G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met Sept 4th 1887 after divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the church came in Conferance a door was oppend for the Reception of mmbers Bro T F Morgan came forward an By a declaration of Experience was Received no other Business we closed in order
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis ck
The church of Ramah met Oct 11th 1887 Divine Service was opened by Bro William Cowart followed By Bro John M Caldwell Closed By the pastor of the church 20 minutes Intermission the members assembled to the House a door was pronounced open for the Reception of members Sister Emarintha (Amarintha) Griffis came forward and by a declaration of Experience was Received References was taken up and Disposed of as they came in order 7 letters Received for hours sister Churches agreed to Receive the letters With the bearers together with the visiting Brethren of the same faith and order By the Moderator and church extending the Rite hand of fellowship no other Business appearing all members seamed relieved on motion the minutes was Red and we closed in order
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Nov 18th 1887 after Divine Service By the pastor 20 minuts Intermission the church Came in Conferance a Door was opened for the Reception of members no Came in no other Business appearing We close in the usal manner
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met Dec 21 1887 After Divine Service by the pastor 20 minutes intermission the church came in Conferance a door was opened for the Reception of members none came and being no other Business Before the Boddy on motion the minutes was Red Being all minds Seamed to Be Relieved we closed in the usal manner
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis
The Church of Ramah Met Jan 23rd 1888 After Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes
Intermission the church came in conferance none came no Business Being Before the
Body on motion we closed in the usal manner
D B Sheffield mod
Joel Griffis
The church of Ramah met Feb 17th 1888 After Divine Service By the pastor 20 minutes Intermission the Brothers assembled to the Hous A Door was pronounced opened For the Reception of members none Came on motion the minutes was Red and we closed In the usal manner
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met March 21 88 After Divine Service By the pastor D B Sheffield 20 minutes Resp___ the Brethren assembled to the House A door was pronounced pronounced opened for the Reception of members none came on motion the minutes was Red & we close in order
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis clk
The church of Ramah met May 20th 1888 After assembling to the House hour pastor not Being present Conferance was opened By Bro E D Waldron a Door was pronounced opened for the Reception of members none came on motion the minutes was Red and we close in order
E D Waldron mod pro
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met June 12 1888 after Divine Service By the pastor assemble to the House opened the door of church called for Reference and closed In order
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis c clk
The church of Ramah met July 25th 1888 After Divine Service By the pastor 20 Minutes
Intermission the Brethren assembled to the House a door was pronounced Opened for the
Reception of members None came no other Business appearing and all Minds Seamed
Relieved on motion the minutes was Red and we Closed In the usal Manner
D B Sheffield mod
J G Griffis
Clinch Co Geo
Ramah Church met on Saturday Morning June the 1st 1889 and after Divine Services by our pastor J. A. Osteen & 15 minutes intermission the church came in conferance in the usial manner the door of the church was opened for the reception of members none came on motion seconded in regard to Referance against Bro J. G. Griffis to be continued till next conferance on motion the days minutes was read and conferance ajourned and closed in the usial manner and order
J. A. Osteen mod.
M. H. Hilliard c c
Geo Clinch Co
Ramah met on Saturday morning June 30th 1889 and after Divine Service By our pastor J.
A. Osteen the church came in conferance and proceeded in thier usial manner of Business on motion all Referances was taken up on motion J. G. Griffis was excommunicated for uniting with the farmers alliance on motion Bro M H Hilliard was appointed clerk of this church no further Business appearing on motion the days minutes was read and conferance adjourned and closed in the usial manner and order
J. A. Osteen Mod
M. H. Hilliard c c
Georgia Clinch CO
Ramah church met on Saturday morning Aug 3rd 1889 and after by our pastor J A. Osteen the church came in conferance and proceeded in the usial manner invited visiting brethren & sisters to seats with us call for absence a door of the church was opened for the reception of members none came call for references and ____reported none standing then read and approved corresponding letters to sister churches as follows one Letter to Bethany Church messengers Bro Wily Stalvey and T.F. Morgan one letter to
Wayfare messengers Brethren Wily Stalvey and A. T. Jordan there being no further Business on motion the days minutes was read and conferance adjourned and closed in the usial manner and order
J. A. Osteen Mod
M. H. Hilliard c c
Georgia Clinch Co
Ramah church met on Saturday August 31st 1889. There being no pastor present the church went into conferance in the usial manner Bro H. R. Skinner acting as moderator opened the door of the church for the reception of members and none came invited Visiting Brethren & sisters of our faith and order to Seats with us Call for absents all so call for Referances clerk reported none Coresponding letters to sister churches read an approved as follows one letter to Prospect church Clinch Co Ga messengers Brethren T. F. Morgan B. Cason and M. H. Hilliard no further Business on motion the days minutes was read conferance closed in the usial manner an order.
H. R. Skinner mod pro
M. H. Hilliard ch clk
Georgia Clinch Co.
Ramah Church met Friday Oct 4th 1889 and there being no pastor present Bro H. R. Skinner acting as moderator the church came in conferance in the usial manner the moderator invited Visiting Brethren of out faith an order to seats with the Brethren call for absences then call for References and clerk reported none the door was oppend for the reception of members none came read an approved our associated letter and apointed Delegates as follows M. H. Hilliard Wily Stalvey and T. F. Morgan in case of failure one letter to Olive Leaf church messengers Bro Samul B Griffis an Bro H R Skinner there being no further Business the days minutes was read and Conerance closed in the usial manner an order
H. R. Skinner mod pro
M. H. Hilliard c c
Clinch Co Ga
Ramah Church met on Saturday Oct 5th 1889 and after divine Services by our pastor J. A. Osteen and 30 minutes intermission the church came in Conferance and proceeded in thir usial manner of Business the moderator invited Visiting Brethren & sisters to seats with us opened the door of the church for the reception of members none came Call for Refferances an clerk reported none Call for corrspondance from our sister churches and recived 3 letters as follows one letter from providence messengers R. R. Corbit J Minshew S. D. Miles from Olive Leaf Leter and messengers G. A. Fiveash from Bethel leter and messengers William Allen from Bthany church messengers only Received Letters with messingers... (incomplete)
Clinch Co Ga
Ramah Church met on Saturday Nov 2nd and there being no pastor present Bro E. D. Waldron was appointed moderator the church went into Conferance in the usial manner there being no Business before the Conferance call for the reading of correspondence to sister churches read as follows one letter providence messengers Bro E. D. Waldron T. F. Morgan and A. T. Jordan one letter to Bethel bearer Bro Wily Bro S. B. Griffis B Cason W. H. Hilliard no further Business Conferance closed in the usial manner and order
E. D. Waldron mod prot
W. H. Hilliard c c
Clinch Co Ga
Ramah Church met on Saturday November 20th, 1889 and after Divine Services by our pastor J. A. Osteen the Came in conference in there usial manner and proceeded as usial a door of the church was opened for the reception of members Received none invited Visiting Brethren an sisters of our faith an order to Seats with us call for absence an there was no References on motion called Eld J. A. Osteen as pastor for this church for the ensuing year no further Business appearing the days minet was read an conferance closed in the usial manner an order
J. A. Osteen moderator
M. H. Hilliard c c
Clinch Co Ga
Ramah Church met on Saturday Feb 1st 1890 and after Divine Services by Bro Franklin Cornelius and 15 minets intermission the church came in conferance and prcedded in thier usial manner invited Visiting Brethren and sisters to seats with us called for absence a door of the church was opened for the reception of members Received none no References on motion Samuel B Griffis Jr was expelled from the church for uniting with the farmers alliance no further Business appearing Conferance Closed in the usial manner an order
Franklin Cornelius mod prot
M. H. Hilliard c c
Clinch Co Ga
Ramah Church met on Saturday March 1st 1890 there being no pastor present the church went into Conferance in the usial manner the moderator invited visiting Brethren and sisters to seats with us Call for Absence Call for References an church clerk reported none a door of the church was opened for the reception of members none came no further Business Conferance closed in the usial manner and order
H. R. Skinner mod prot.
M. H. Hilliard c c
Clinch Co Ga
Ramah Church met on Saturday April 5th 1890 and after Divine Services By our pastor J. A. Osteen and 25 minutes intermission the church came in Conferance in the usial manner invited Brethren and sisters of our faith an order to seats with us call for absece call for Referance and clerk reported none the door of the church was opened for the Reception members none came on motion the days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usial manner and order
J. A. Osteen moderator
M. H. Hilliard c c
Clinch Co Ga
Ramah Church met on Saturday May 3rd 1890 and after Divine Services By Eld W. H. Tomlinson and pastor J. A. Osteen and 20 minuets intermission The Church came in conferance and proceeded in the usial manner of Buisness The moderator invited visiting Brethren and sisters of our faith an order to Seats with us a door of the church was opened for the reception of members Received none call for referances and clerk reported none standing and call for absence there being no further Business before the
conferance the days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usial manner
J. A. Osteen mod
M. H. Hilliard c c
Clinch Co Ga Ramah church met Saturday morning May 31st 1890 and after divine Services by our pastor J. A. Osteen an 20 minuets intermission the church went in to conferance and proceeded in Business first invited Visiting Brethren and sisters of our faith an order to seats with us 2nd call for absence among male members 3rd a door of the church was opwened for the reception of members there being no Refferances nor no further buisness the days minuet was read an conferance closed in the usial manner an order
J. A. Osteen moderator
M. H. Hilliard c c
Georgia Clinch Co
Ramah Church met Saturday July 5th 1890 and after divine services By the pastor J.A
Osteen & 25 minutes intermission the church went into conferance and proceeded to Business as usial firrst invited Visiting Brethren & sisters of our faith an order to seats with the Brethren 2nd call for absentees among male members and Bro E. D> Waldrn Rose to his feet and Rendered his excuse for his failures 3rd call for referances an clerk reported none a door of the church was opened for the reception of members Received none on motion B. Cason and wife Nomia (Naomi) Cason was expelled from the fellowship of this church for disorderly fellowship there being no further Business in conferance the days minutes w2as read and conferance closed in the usial manner an order
J. A. Osteen mod
M. H. Hilliard c clk
Clinch Co Ga. Ramah Church met Saturday August the 2nd 1890 there being no pastor present Bro. E. D. Waldron was appointed moderator an the church went in to conferance and proceeded to Business as usial invited Visiting Brethren an sisters of our faith an order to seats with us no Standing Referances Read corresponding Letters to Sister churches as follows to Bethany church Clinch Co Ga letter an messengers A. T. Jordan an T. F. Morgan to Wayfair leter an messengers E. D. Waldron Wily Stalvey M. H. Hilliard no further Business appearing the days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usial manner an order.
E. D. Waldron mod prot
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Clinch County GA
Ramah church met Saturday Sept 18th 1890 an no pastor being present the church went into conferance and invited visiting Brethren an sisters of our faith an order to seats with the Brethren an called for absents among male members a door of the church was opened for the reception of members and sister Noami (Naomi) Cason came forward and made due acknowledgement to the church an was restored to the church read an approveds a corresponding leter to Bethel Church Echols County Ga messengers Brethren Wily Stalvey T. F. Morgan an A. R. Skinner there being no referances nor motions to take up the days minnuet was read and conferance adjourned and closed in the usial manner and order.
A. R. Skinner mod prot
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Ramah church met Friday Oct 3rd 1890 no pastor being present the church went in to conferance and proceeded to Business a door was opened fro the reception of members Received none invited visiting Brethren an sisters of our faith an order to seats with the Brethren Called for absentees and Bro A. T. Jordan Rose to his feet and rendered his excuse for his failures Called for refferances and clk reported none on motion Called for the reading of correspondence to the union association and to sister churches as follows first The association Leter and apointed The following as delegates A. T. Jordan & T. F. Morgan and M. H. Hilliard in case of failure Second to Olive Leaf church messengers Brethren Wily Stalvey and Bro A. R. Skinner no Further Business appearing the days mineut was Read and conferance closed in the usial manner an order
A. R. Skinner mod prot
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Ramah Church Clinch Co Ga Oct 4th 1890
Divine Services By The pastor J. A. Osteen followed Bro Franklin Cornelius and closed By The pastor and 20 minutes intermission after which the church came in conferance and proceeded to Business invited visiting Brethren an sisters of order to seats to seats a door was oppened for the reception of members Received none called for Refferences an clk reported none on motion called corepsondance and recid 5 Leters from sister churches and read as follows first from Olive Leaf Church Clinch Co Ga Messengers J H Cornelius 2nd from Bethel Echols Co Ga messenger William Allen 3rd from Wayfare
Echols Co Ga messenger A. D. Boon 4th from Bethany Clinch Co Ga messenger Franklin Cornelius 5th from Providence Ware Co Ga messenger J Minshew on motion Received the Leters with tiher bearers By Extending the right hand of fellowship no Further Business appearing the days minutes was read and conferance closed in the usial manner an order
J. A. Osteen Mod
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Ramah Church Clinch Co Ga Dec 4th 1890
after divine Services by the pastor & 20 minutes intermission the church went in to conferance and proceeded to Business as usial invited visiting Brethren an sisters of ur faith an order to seats with the Brethren Called for absentees among male members none apeared Called for referances and clerk reported nne a dor was pen for the receptin f members Received none on motion Called Elder J. A. Osteen of pastr of this church for the ensuing year and the call was Received By the present pastor Elder J. A. Osteen no further Business appearing the minuet was read and conferance adjourned and closed in the usial manner an order
J. A. Osteen Mod
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Ramah Church Clinch County Ga Jan 3rd 1891 there Being no pastor present the church went in to conferance and proceeded as follows invited visiting Brethren & sisters of our faith an order to seats with us Called for absentees none appeared Called for refferances and report was none a dooor was open for the reception of members Received none read the decorum no further Business appearing the days mineut was read and confferance closed in the usial manner an order
M. H. Hilliard clk E. D. Waldron mod prot
Ga Clinch Co
Ramah Church met Saturday Jan ___ 1891 and after divine Services an 20 minuets intermission the church went in to conferance and proceeded to Business as usial invited visiting Brethren an sisters of sister churches to seats, Called for absentes none appeared a door was opened for the reception of members none came There being no further
Business the days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usial manner M. H. Hilliard clk J. A. Osteen mod
Ga Clinch Co
Ramah church met Saturday Feby 28th 1891 no pastor Being present the church went in to conferance and proceeded in the usial manner a door was opened for the receptin of members none came no further Business the days minuet was read and conferance closed
M. H. Hilliard clk J. A. Osteen mod
Ga Clinch Co re Church of Ramah met Saturday April 4th 1891 and after divine Services By the pastor J. A. Osteen the Church went in to Conferance and proceeded in the usial manner a door was opened for the reception of members an Sister Rebecah (Rebecca) Griffis came forward and was restored to the church there Being no Refferances nor no further Business the days minuet was read an conferance closed in the usial manner an order
J. A. Osteen Mod
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Ga Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Saturday May 2nd 1891 and after divine Services & 20 minuets Respite the church went in to conferance and proceeded to Business in the usial manner a door was opened for the reception of members none came there Being no Refferances nor no further Business the days minuet was read and conferances closed in the usial manner and order
J. A. Osteen Mod
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Ga Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Saturday June 6th 1891 divine Services opened By Eld R. A. James & closed By the pastor 20 minute respite the church came in conferance an proceeded to Business as usial a door was opened for the reception of members and Eld R. A. James from providence church Ware Co Ga presented himself By leter an was received there being no other Business the days minuet was read an conferance closed in the usial manner and order
M. H. Hilliard clk J. A. Osteen mod
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday July 4th 1891 The Pastor not Being present The days service was opened by Eld R. A. James 20 minuets respite The came in conferance and proceeded to Business in the usial manner a door was opened for the reception of members sister Sidney Lee reports a Referance of non fellowship against sister Rebeca (Rebecca) Griffis The same to be continued till next conferance no further Business appearing The days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usial manner
R. A. James mod. prot
A. T. Jordan clk prot
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday August 1st 1891 after divine By Eld R. A. James and minuet Respite the Church Came in conferance and proceeded to Business in the usial manner a door was opened the reception of members on motion Sidney Lee was Expelled for non fellowship with Rebeca (Rebecca) Griffis on motion corespondance to sister churches was read and approved and sent corespondance to sister Churches as follows To Bethany Leter and messengers A. T. Jordan and T. F., Morgan To Wayfair Leter and messengers A. R. Skinner and M. H. Hilliard No further Business appearing
The days minuet was read and closed in the usual manner and order
R. A. James mod prot
M. H. Hilliard chs clk
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday Sept 5th 1891 The pastor not Being present divine Services was opened and Closed by Eld R. A. James The church Hel conferance and proceeded to Business in their usial manner a door was opened for the reception of members on motion called for the reading of corespondance to sister churches read an approved as follows To Bethel Echols Co Ga leter and messenger Eld R. A. James To
Providence Ware Co Ga leter and messengers A. T. Jordan T. F. Morgan no further
Business appearing The days minuet was read and conferance closed in order
R. A. James mod. prot
A. T. Jordan clk prot
Georgia Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Friday Oct 2nd 1891 no pastor Being present the church went in to conferance proceeded to Business in the usial manner a door was opened for the reception of members called for absentees none appeared on motion called for the reading of coresponding leters to sister churches one leter to Olive Leaf messengers Bros John Griffis M. H. Hilliard all so read the associate letter and approved it and appointed the following as delegates R. A. James A. T. Jordan no further Buisness appearing the days minuet was read and conferance closed in order
A R Skinner mod pro
M H Hilliard chs clk
Georgia Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Saturday Oct 3rd 1891 divine Service opened By J A Wettington followed by Bro Samuel Cowart and closed By the pastor & 20 minuits Respite the church asembled to the House and Held thier usual conferance and proceeded to Business in the usual manner invited Visiting Brethren an sisters to seats with us a door was oppened for the reception of members and Sister S. E. James came forward By leter from Providence church Ware Co Ga and was Received By Extending the write hand of fellowship all so at the same time Bro J. G. Griffis came forward and was Restored all so at the same time Sister Sarahan (Sarah Ann) Kight came forward and was Restored all so at the same time Bro John Griffis came forward and was Restored then on motion called for corespondence from sister churches and Received 5 leters and read as follows 1st from Providence church Ware Co Ga messengers Richard Corbit (Corbitt) 2nd from Bethel Echols Co Ga messengers J I Mims Frank Allen & from Olive Leaf Clinch Co Ga messengers J H Cornelius G A Fiveash & from Prospect Clinch Co Ga messengers Jethro Paten (Patten) 5 from Wayfair messengers A D Boon (Boone) from Bethany messengers only there on motion Received the leters with their bearers By Extending the right hand of felowship the church all so agreed in order for com_____ an tomorrow no other Business appearing the days minuet was read and conferance
Closed in order
J. A Osteen mod
M H Hilliard cc
Ga Clinch Co The church of Ramah met Saturday Oct 31st 1891 no pastor Being present the church Held conference a proceeded in the usual manner of Business a door was opened for the reception of members Receivd none called for absentees and Bro Wily (Wiley) Stalvey Rose to his feet and Renderd his Excuse for his failure Bro E D Waldron all so Rose and Rendered his excuse there Being no References nor no other Business the days minuet was Read and conference closed in order
M H Hilliard c.c. A. R. Skinner mod prot
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday Jan 2nd 1892 divine Services opened By Eld R. A. James and closed By Eld J. A. Osteen an 20 minuets dismision the church went in to conferance and proceeded to Business in the usial manner a door was opened for the reception of members none came the church being without a pastor a move was made to call Eld J. A. Osteen as pastor of this church for the ensuing year no further Business apearing the days minuet was read and conferance adjourned in the usual manner
J. A. Osteen mod
M. H. Hilliard cc
Georgia
Clinch Co
The Church of Ramah met Saturday morning Feb 6th 1892 and after divine Services & 20 minuets intermission the Church held conference and proceeded to Business in the usual maner a door was opened for the reception of members none came Called for Refernces and clerk reported none no other Business the days minuet was Read and conference Closed in order
J. A. Osteen mod
M. H. Hilliard cc
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday March 5th 1892 divine Servics By Elder R, A< James & 15 minuets respite the church held conferance and proceeded to Business in the usual maner called for absentees and apeared called for References and clk reported none standing a door was opened for the reception members none came no other Business apearing the days minuet was Read and confirm Closed in order
R. A. James mod. prot
M. H. Hilliard cc
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday April 2nd 1892 no pastor being present Bro A. T. Jordan was apointed moderator for the day and conferance was opened in the usual manner and proceeded to Business in the usual manner a door was opened the reception of members none came all so called for absentees an Bro John Griffis Rose to his feet and Rendered his excuse for his absence on motion the clerk was ordered to look after the minuets of this church . no further Business appearing the days minuet was Read and conferance was closed in order
A. T. Jordan mod prot
M. H. Hilliard cc
Ga Clinch Co The church of Ramah met Saturday Apr 30th 1892 divine Services and 15 minuets respite the church went in ti conferance and proceeded to Business in the usal maner a door was opened for the reception of members none came Bro Wily Stalvey called for a leter of dismission for himself and wife the same was granted no futher
Business apearing the days minuet was read and closed in order
M. H. Hilliard cc R. A. James mod. prot
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday June 4th 1892 divine Services opened by Bro Samuel Cowart and closed by the Pastor an 20 minuets respite the church held conferance and proceeded to Business in the usual maner a door of the church was opened for the reception of members none came there Being no other Business Before the church the days minuet was Read an conferance Closed in order
J ,A, Osteen mod
M. H. Hilliard cc
Georgia Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met on Saturday July 2nd 1892 no pastor Being Present the church went in to conferance an prceeded in the usual maner of Business a door was opened for the reception of members none came there Being no other Business the days minuet was Read an conferance Closed in order.
A. T. Jordan mod prot
M. H. Hilliard
Ga Clinch Co
The Church of Ramah met Saturday August 6th 1892. divine Services opened by Eld R A James and Closed By the Pastor an 20 minuets respite the church held conferance and proceeded in the usual maner of Business a door was opened for the reception of members on motion called for the Reading of corespondence to sister churches Read an approved as follows to Bethany leter and messengers A. T. Jordan and A. R. Skinner. To Wayfare M. H. Hilliard an T. F. Morgan no further Business appearing the days minuet was Read and conferance closed in order.
J. A. Osteen mod
M. H. Hilliard cc
Ga Clinch Co. The church of Ramah met Friday Sept 30th 1892 no pastor being present the church held conferance and proceeded to Business in the usual maner called for the reading of coresponding leters and read and approved as follows leter to the association and messengers Eld R. A. James & M. H. Hilliard to Olive leaf leter and messengers R A Skinner. noo other Business appearing the days minuet was Read and approved and closed in the usual maner
A R Skinner mod prot
M H Hilliard chs clk
Georgia Clinch Co
The Church of Ramah met Saturday Oct 1st 1892 divine Servicesoppened By Bro W. H. Cowart and followed By Eld R A James and closed By the pastor and 20 minuets respite the held his usual conferance and proceeded in the usual maner of Business a door was oppened for the reception of members on motion called for corespondence from sister churches and Received 4 leters and Read as follows 1st from Bethany messengers G W Moore & D. J. Jeffords 2 from Wayfair messengers Wily Bennett 3rd from Providence messengers R. Corbit J. R. Bevily 4th from Olive Leaf messengers J. H. Cornelius on motion received the leters with their messengers By Extending the rite hand of fellowship the church announced in order for communion on the ensuing Sabath no other Buis appearing the days minuet was Read and Closed in the usual maner
J A Osteen mod
M H Hilliard chs clk
Ga Clinch Co The Church of Ramah met Saturday Nov 5th 1892 divine Services opened
By Eld R A James then the church held conferance and proceeded in the usual maner of Business a door was opened for the reception of members none came there Being no other Business the days minuet was Read and conferance closed in the usual maner
M. H. Hilliard c R. A. James mod prot
Clinch Co Ga the Church of Ramah met Saturday Dec 3rd 1892 no Pastor Being present Bro A. T. Jordan acting as moderator the church held conferance and proceeded in usual maner of Business a door was opened for the reception of members none came It being the time to call for a pastor on motion called Eld J A Osteen as pastor of this church for the ensuing year and apointed the following as a comitee to notifies him of the call Bro M. H. Hilliard & T. F. Morgan as a comitee no other Business apearing the days minuet was Read and closed in the usual maner M. H. Hilliard c A. T. Jordan mod prot
Ga Clinch CO the church of Ramah met Saturday Dec 31st 1892 divine Services opened By the pastor & closed By Eld R A James & 15 minuets Intermission the church held conferance and proceeded in the usual maner of Business a door was opened for the reception of members none came no other Business appearing the days minuet was
Read and conferance closed in the usual maner
J A Osteen mod
M H Hilliard cc
Ga Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Saturday Feby 4th 1893 divine Services oppened By Eld D B Sheffield and closed By the pastor & 20 minuets respite the church held conference and proceeded in the usual maner a door was opened for the reception of members none came Eld J. A. Osteen withdraw his acceptance of the call made to him from this church for the cause that their is an ordained minister with this church then on motion Called Eld R A James as pastor of this church for the ensuing year of 1893 an apointed the following comitee to notify him of the call Comitee as follows Bro A R Skinner Bro T F Morgan and Bro A T Jordan. no other Buisness appearing the days minuet was read and conferance closed in order
J A Osteen mod
J H Cornelius clk prot
Ramah Church Clinch Co Ga
Conferance met Saturday April 1st 1893 divine Services opened By Bro Samuel Cowart & closed By the pastor & 15 minuets respite the church held conferance & proceeded in the usual maner of Buisness a door was opened for the reception of members none came no other Buisness appearing the days minuet was read & conferance closed in the usual maner & order
R. A. James Mod
M. H. Hilliard c.c.
Ga Clinch Co The church of Ramah met Saturday May 6th 1893 after divine services By the pastor & 20 minuets intermission came in conferance & proceeded in the usual maner of buisness a door was opened for the reception of members none came no other buisness appearing the days minuets was read and closed in the usual maner
M. H. Hilliard c.c. R A James Mod
Ga Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Sat. July 1st 1893 divine Services opened By Bro Samuel Cowart & followed By Eld J. A. Osteen and closed By the pastor & 15 minuets intermission the church held conferance & proceeded in the usual maner of Buisness a door of the church was opened for the reception of members none came no other buisness appearing the days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usual maner M. H. Hilliard c.c. R A James Mod
Ga Clinch Co Ramah church met Sat. Aug 5th 1893 divine Services oppened by Bro F Cornelius and closed by the 15 minets inter held conf read and approved leters to Sister churches as follows to Bethany a t Jordan & T F Morgan to Wayfare A R Skinner & M H
Hilliard no other buisness closed in order
R A James mod
M H Hilliard c c
Ramah Church Clinch Co Ga
Conference met Saturday Sept 2nd 1893 After divine Services By the Pastor & 15 minuets Intermission held conference and proceeded in the usual maner of Buisness a door was opened for the reception of members corespondance to Sister churches read and approved to Bethel Messengers Bro A. T. Jordan no others Buisness apearing the
days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usual manner
M. H. Hilliard cc R. A. James Mod
Ga Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Saturday Sept 30th 1893 divine Services opened
By Bro Samuel Cowart and followed By Elder D. B. Sheffield and closed By the Pastor & 15 minuets Intermission and the Church held conferance and Regular Preliminarys a door was opened for the reception of members and Sister Nancy Griffis came forward for Restoration and was received. Corespondance to Sister churches Read and aproved to
Olive leaf Bro A. T. Jordan A. R. Skinner to the Union association Messengers M H Hilliard & R. A. James then called for corespondance from Sister churches and received five leters and read as follows 1st from Bethel Church Echols County Co Ga 2nd from Messenger S. B. Parker 2nd from Prospect Clinch Co Ga Eld D, B, Sheffield 3rd from
Bethany Clinch Co Ga Messengers G W Moore 4 from Olive leaf Clinch Co Ga
Messengers G. A. Fiveash & Samuel Cowart 5 from Wayfare Church Echols Co Ga Messengers N. M. Cowart & J. N. Newborn on motion Received the leters together with their bearers By Extending the Right hand of fellowship the church announced in order for communion an the ensuing Sabath no other Buisness apearing the days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usual maner
M. H. Hilliard c.c. D. B. Sheffield Mod prot
Ga Clinch Co the church of Ramah met Saturday Dec 20 1893 after divine Services and 15 minuets intermission the church held conferance and proceeded in the usual maner a door was opened for the reception of members and Bro John J. North By a Declaration of Experience was Received next Buisness before the church was to call a Pastor for the ensuing year and a motion called Elder R. A. James our present pastor for the ensuing year. Same was acepted no other Buuisness appearing the days minuet was read and conferance closed in the usual maner
M. H. Hilliard c.c. R. A. James Mod
Ga Clinch Co
The church of Ramah met Saturday Jan. 6th 1894