RSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE - New Hanover, NC - Churches 
MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE - New Hanover, NC - Churches
 
Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Project Archives 
by Rebecca Appleberry <[email protected]>
 
 
PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THE RECORDS OF MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE.
1837-1881):
Compiled by Rebecca Appleberry, Dec. 1998. I've put their names in
alphabetical order, followed by how they're mentioned in the church records.
On the rare occasion that I may know (or guess) who a person is, I’ve included
that info. in [  ]. Marshall's was located in New Hanover Co., NC. Today
it would be in Pender County.
 
 
A.B. Alderman [male] (Moderator, April 1849)
 
Gaston Applewhite (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
J.H. Applewhite [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Susan J. Applewhite (A member for “a number of years”, died 8 May 1861.)
William H. Applewhite (Baptized July 1854)(Appointed to a committee Mar
1860.)(Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870)
 
Laura Baker (Died 21 Dec 1864. She was an exemplary member for several
years.)
 
Mildred Barefoot (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer
church, June 1839)
 
H.G. Barnhill [male] (Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, Jan
1857)(Dismissed in full fellowship, April 1859)
Mary A. Barnhill (Received Nov. 1840)
John Barnhill (Mentioned Oct 1848 & May 1849 as a member.)(Was cut off
from
the church, June 1849)
Thomas Barnhill (Baptized May 1842)(Suspended for 6 months Oct 1843, for
non-attendance.)(Mentioned May 1849 as a member.)(Cut off for
non-attendance,
June 1849)(Restored to fellowship, 1 Nov 1863. Also on this date, was
granted
a letter of dismission to attend another church.)
 
James Benson (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
A.H. Bordeaux [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Ann Bordeaux (Signed Covenant in 1837.) 
Arthur Bordeaux (On list of members. Not dated. Could this be A.H.
Bordeaux?)
Caroline Bourdeaux (Baptized July 1843)
Mary Bordeaux (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Milton M. Bourdeaux (Baptized June 1856)(Appointed to be a delegate to
the
Association Mtg., Sep 1859)(Excluded for disorderly conduct, Sep 1862.)
Rebecca Bourdeaux (Was granted a letter for the pupose of uniting with
Bethlehem church, Sep. 1869.)
Rebecca A. Bourdeaux (Received by letter, July 1859)
Sarah V. Bourdeaux (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Hariet E. Brinson (On list of members. Not dated.)
 
Israel Burdeaux (Signed Covenant in 1837. Clerk, July 1837)
Mary Burdeaux (Signed Covenant in 1837.) 
 
Franklin Carroll (Baptized Apr. 1838)(Dismissed to attend a closer
church,
June 1839)
Dorcas Carroll (Baptized Apr. 1838)
 
Jane Collins (Came forward with a letter from Mount Zion and was
received, Dec
1859)
John Collins (Appointed to be a delegate to the Association Mtg., Sep
1859;
Sept. 1860 meeting held at Lebanon church.)
 
Catharine A. Corbett (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
David J. Corbett (Church Clerk, July 1868.)(Became a Deacon, Sep
1870.)(Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870)(Appointed
to be
a delegate to Frenches Creek church, July 1871.)
Frances Corbett (Signed Covenant in 1837.) 
James Corbett (Baptized Aug 1861)(Died in Richmond, 30 July 1864 from a
wound
rec’d 27th of May.)
James Randolph Corbett (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a
delegate
to Moore’s Creek, June 1838)(Appointed to be a delegate to the Assoc.
Mtg.,
Sep 1839, Aug. 1840, Aug. 1841, Aug 1847; Sep 1860 held at Lebanon
church; Sep
1861 held at Piney Grove; Sep 1862, Sep 1865.)(Appointed to be a delegate
to
Bethlehem, May & Nov 1840, May 1842, May  1847, Mar & Oct 1848, April &
June
1849, June 1852, June 1856, Jan 1857, May, July, & Dec 1859)(Appointed
Deacon,
May 1840)(Appointed to a committee, Aug 1847, May 1849, May 1853, Mar
1856,
Mar 1860)(Clerk protem, June 1860 through Sep 1865.)(Was granted letters,
along with his wife Mary, so they could
attend Bethlehem, Sep 1869.)
Martha J. Corbett, Sr. (Joined church in 1842. Died 13 Mar 1861.)
Martha J. Corbett, Jr. (On list of members. Not dated.)
Mary Corbett (Received by letter, Aug 1861.)(Was granted letters, along with 
her husband, James R. Corbett, so they could attend Bethlehem, Sep 1869.)
Robert L. Corbett (Received by letter, April 1859)(Appointed to be a
delegate to
Bethlehem, July 1859)(Asked to cite Wm. H., and Alfred Pridgen to attend
next meeting, Jan 1861.)(Died 14 Feb 1865 at home.)
Sarah Corbett (On list of members. Not dated.)
Thomas J. Corbett (Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, April
1851)(Appointed to a committee Mar 1860.)(Appointed to be a delagate to the
Association Mtg. held at Lebanon church, Sept. 1860.)
William R. Corbett (Baptized June 1839)(Appointed Clerk, Mar. 1840 to July
1843)(Appointed to be a delegate to Assoc. Mtg., Aug. 1840)(Appointed to a
committee, Oct 1848, May 1849)
 
Ann Dew (Baptized Jan 1841)
Anthony Dew (Baptized July 1843)(Appointed to cite J.A. Flinn, Oct
1848)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, May & July 1859)(Appointed
as a
delegate to the Association Mtg., Sep 1859; Sep 1861 mtg. held at Piney
Grove;
Sep 1862, Sep 1865, Sep 1870.)(Appointed to committee Mar 1860)
Catharine A. Dew (On list of members. Not dated.)
Sophia Dew (Was granted a letter for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem
church, Sep. 1869.)
 
James Ellis (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer
church,
June 1839)
John B. Ellis (Delegate from Cheerful Hope, Mar. 1840) 
Martha J. Ellis (Baptized Dec. 1837) (Dismissed to attend a closer
church,
June 1839)
Nancy Ellis (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer
church,
June 1839)
Rebecca Ellis (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer
church,
June 1839)
 
Benjamin Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Elizabeth J. Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
James Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Sarah Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
J.P. Faison  (Appointed Moderator, Sep 1869.)
 
George Fennell (Pastor, July 1837. Moderator, June 1839, Mar & May 1840,
Oct
1842, July 1843, May, Aug , Oct 1847, July 1848)
 
Albert Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Ann Elizabeth Flinn (Baptized July 1862)
Elizabeth (aka Eliza) Flynn (Signed Covenant in 1837.) 
James M. Flynn (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to
Maple
Bluff, Sep. 1838)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, 1839, Oct
1842)(Appointed to be a delegate to the Assoc. Mtg., Sep 1839, July 1843,
Aug
1849, Aug 1852)(Appointed to be a delegate to Cheerful Hope, May & Nov
1840)(Appointed to cite J.A. Flinn, Oct 1848)
John A. Flinn (Mentioned Oct 1848 as a member.)(Excluded May 1849.)
John H. Flinn (Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870)
Mary Flynn (Signed Covenant in 1837.) 
Owen Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Samuel Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
William J. Flinn (Was granted letters for himself and his wife - her name
not
stated - for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem church, Sep.
1869.)(Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870)(Appointed
to be
a delegate to Bethlehem church, July 1871.)
William Flinn (Baptized July 1862)
William M. Flinn (Baptized June 1839)(Appointed to be a delegate to
Assoc.
Mtg., Aug. 1840, Aug. 1841, Aug 1847)(Appointed to be a delegate to
Bethlehem,
Sep 1847, July 1854)(Mentioned for his non-attendance, Dec 1856.)
Zilphia M. Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
A. Guy [male] (Preached sermon, May 1853)
 
Frances Hilburn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Arnland Hufham [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Elizabeth Hufham (Signed Covenant in 1837.) 
 
George E. Keith (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Martha J. Keith (Was granted a letter for the pupose of uniting with
Bethlehem
church, Sep. 1869.)
 
A.P. Lennon (Received into church, 21 May 1853.)(Appointed Moderator Sep
1865.)
John F. Lennon (Moderator, July 1868.)
Martha A. Lennon (Baptized June 1856)
 
Simon Lewis (Delegate from Bethlehem, June 1839)
 
Lucy Ann Manley (Baptized Apr. 1838) (Dismissed to attend a closer
church,
June 1839)
 
George W. Marshall (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Deacon, July
1837)(Appointed to
be a delegate to Maple Bluff, June & Sep.1838. Appointed to be a delegate
to
Bethlehem, Nov. 1839, May & Nov 1840, Oct 1842, May & Sep 1847, Oct 1848,
April & June 1849, April 1851, April & June 1852, June 1853, July 1854)
(Appointed to be a delegate to the Assoc. Mtg., Sep 1839, Aug. 1840, July
1843, Aug 1847, Oct 1848 in Sampson Co., Aug 1849, Aug 1852)(Appointed to
be a
delegate to Mount Bethel, Oct 1842)(Appointed to a committee, May 1853,
Mar
1856) [This is George Washington Marshall, son of John. He was marr. to
Mary
Bragg.Their dau., Helen, marr. James Jackson Pridgen, son of Francis,
son of Old Man William.]
 
John M. Marshall Jr. (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a
delegate to
Moore’s Creek, Sep. 1838)(Appointed to a committee, Aug 1847, Mar
1860)(Asked
to cite Wm. H., and Alfred Pridgen to attend next meeting, Jan
1861.)(Died 4
April 1864.) [This is John Marion Marshall, son of Geo. Washington
Marshall.]
 
Malsey Marshall (On list of members. Not dated.)
 
Marion Marshall [male] (Baptized Dec 1859)
 
Martha Marshall (Signed Covenant in 1837.) 
 
Mary Marshall Sr. (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(A Mary Marshall Lennon died
22
Dec 1861. She was the oldest member of Marshall church and perhaps the
oldest
of the Baptist denomination. Her only sister said she was a member before
1806, but how long she does not know.)
 
Mary Marshall, Jr. (Signed Covenant in 1837.)  
 
Sarah J. Marshall (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Thomas W. Marshall (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
William Marshall (Baptized Mar. 1840)
 
J.W. McGowan [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Rebecca A. McGowan (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Sarah McGowan (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Cegar McKinzy (Applied for membership, Mar. 1840)
 
Andrew Moore (Appointed to be a delegate to Haw Bluff church, July 1871.)
Phebe Moore (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Mary Murrel (Dismissed to attend Cheerful Hope, Mar. 1840)
Sarah Murrel (Dismissed to attend Cheerful Hope, Mar. 1840)
 
Julia Pope (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Nancy Pope (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
William Pope (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Alfred Pridgen (Excluded for drinking Spirits too freely, Mar 1861.)[I
believe
this could be Alfred S. Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man William.
Marr.
to Julia Ann Bourdeaux.]
 
Ann Pridgen (Baptized May 1840)
 
Anna Pridgen (Added to the church, along with Mathew and Marissa Pridgen,
Jan
1871.)
 
Arabella Pridgen (Received from Bethlehem church, Sep 1852)[I believe
this to
be Ella Gilchrist, the wife of Thomas J. Pridgen.]
 
Berry Pridgen [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) [I
believe this could be Richard Berry Pridgen, son of Peter Pridgen and
Pattie
Bourdeaux.]
 
C.V. Pridgen [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) [I
believe
this is Columbus Van Buren Pridgen, son of John F., son of Francis, son
of Old
Man William. Columbus was marr. to Ann Sofia Kelly.]
 
Elizabeth Pridgen (Baptized June 1839)
 
J.F. Pridgen [male] (Delegate from Bethlehem, Sep 1852) [I believe this
is
John Frederick Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man Wm.]
 
John L. Pridgen (Delegate from Bethlehem, Aug 1847) [I believe John is
the son
of Francis Melvin Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man William.]
 
Juliann (aka Julia A.) Pridgen (On list of members. Not dated. Could be
1868?)[This is Julia Ann Bourdeaux, wife of Alfred S. Pridgen, son of
Francis,
son of Old Man Wm.]
 
Marion Pridgen [female] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Marissa Pridgen (Added to the church, along with her husband Mathew
Pridgen,
Jan 1871.)[I believe this is Mariana Larkins.]
 
Martha Pridgen (On list of members. Not dated. Says she was dismissed.)
 
Mary Pridgen (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Mathew Pridgen (Added to the church, along with his wife Marissa, Jan
1871.)[I
believe this Mathew is son of Francis, son of Old Man Wm.]
 
Matthew Pridgen (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to
Bethlehem, Nov. 1839, May 1842, Mar 1848)(Appointed to be a delegate to
Cheerful Hope, May & Nov 1840)(Appointed to be a delegate to Mount
Bethel, Oct
1842)
 
Peter Pridgen (Delegate from Bethlehem, May 1842) 
 
Thomas J. Pridgen (Baptized Sep 1852)[This is Thomas Jefferson Pridgen,
son of
Francis, son of Old Man William. He was marr. to Ella Gilchrist.]
 
William Pridgen (Delegate from Maple Bluff, Apr. 1838)
 
William H. Pridgen (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed Clerk, April
1838.
Appointed to be a delegate to Moore’s Creek, June & Sep. 1838, Oct
1842)(Left
neighborhood, abt. Mar. 1840)(Gave opening prayer, Oct 1842)(Back to
being
clerk, from May 1847 until Mar 1860.)(Appointed to a committee, Aug 1847,
Oct
1848, made comm. report May 1849; another comm, May 1853, Mar
1856)(Appointed
to be a delegate to the Association Mtg., Oct 1848 in Sampson Co., Aug
1852)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, April 1852, June 1853, Jan
1857)(Excluded for drinking Spirits too freely, Mar 1861.) [Although I
don’t
know who William’s parents are, I believe his siblings are Henry, James
B., John M., Peter H., Alfred, Matthew, and Anne. This from a 1849 New
Hanover
Co. deed.]
 
D.J. Ray [male] (Moderator, Sep 1870, Jan & July 1871.)
 
D. Rogers/Rodgers [male] (Moderator, July 1838, Aug. 1841)
 
Thomas Rooks (Delegate from Moores Creek, July 1843)
 
Claudia Russ (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
Martha J. Russ (On list of members. Not dated.)
Martha R. Russ (Granted a letter of dismission, July 1859)
Susan Russ (Came forward Aug 1847, but was not received at that time.)
 
Ezekiel Smith (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to
Maple
Bluff, June 1838)(Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839)
Sarah Smith (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer
church,
June 1839)
 
J.D. Squires [male] (Chosen to be Clerk, Sep 1870.)
John H. Squires (Appointed to be a delegate for Association Mtg., Sep.
1870.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Frenches Creek church, July 1871.
Was
also Clerk on that date.)
Susan C. Squires (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)
 
Edwin Vernon (Excluded from church, Aug 1847)
 
James L. Warren (Moderator, Dec. 1837, Apr. & Sep. 1838, Nov. 1840, May
1842)
 
Celia Williams (Died Oct. 23rd 1862. She had been a consistent member of
this
church about twenty years.)
James B. Williams (A member who died Dec. 1862, fighting in the Civil
War,
VA.)
L.F. Williams [male] (Clerk for Dec 1859 meeting.)(Moderator, June & Sep
1860,
Jan,
Mar, Aug, Sep 1861, Sep 1862)
Lilly Williams (On list of members. Not dated.)
Mary Williams (On list of members. Not dated.)
Rebecca Williams (Excluded for disorderly conduct, Sep 1862.)
Sarah Williams (Baptized June 1839)(Excommunicated July 1843)
Solomon Williams (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Died on the 27th of Oct.
1865. He
had been a member of the church 28 years.)
 
S.F. Wilson (Delegate from Bethlehem, Mar. 1840, Oct 1842, July 1854,
July
1859)[This is Sylvannus F. Wilson, who m. 1) Elizabeth Pridgen (dau. of
Francis, son of Old Man Wm.), and m. 2) Tabitha Jane Pridgen (dau. of
Isaiah
Peter Pridgen, son of Francis, son of
Old Man Wm.]
 
 
 
BLACK MEMBERS (No dates unless stated):
 
Specia          the property of        J.M. Marshall
Virgil          “       “        “         N. Corbett
James           “       “        “         J.M. Marshall
Samuel          “       “        “         Applewhite
Alonza          “       “        “         Lloyd
Franklin        “       “        “        D.D. Allen
Jane            “       “        “         “   “     “
Rachel          “       “        “    Simon Lewis  - She was dismist by
letter in 1861.
Emmer           “       “        “        A. Dew
Minny           “       “        “        “     “
Nancy           “       “        “       John M. Marshall
Susan           “       “        “          “    “        “
William         “       “        “        Mary Marshall
Juber           “       “        “        Lloyd
Riller          “       “        “           “
Uriah           “       “        “           “
Febby           “       “        “           “
Lucretia        “       “        “           “
Ludy             
Elsey         
Emely  
Hannah  
Milly     
Hoseah 
Setirah   (d. May or June 1864)
Delsey   
Maria     
Manerion   
Rose     
Tebaby     
Dinah      
Eliza    
Lundy  
Stephen   (d. May or June 1864)
 
 
 
            MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE CHURCH MINUTES
Compiled by Rebecca Appleberry (Dec. 1998) from a transcript typed by
Beulah
C. Beatty (Nov. 1964). I believe Beulah worked from the original records.
Inside the cover of the Record Book says: "W.H. Pridgen's book to keep
the
business done at Marshall's Meeting House, Jany 4, 1840". Any comments in
[ ]
are mine (Rebecca Appleberry).
 
July 29, 1837
 
A number of Brethren and sisters belonging to the Baptist Church of
Christ at
Bethlehem in New Hanover County, N.C., having been regularly dismissed in
full
fellowship, for the purpose of being constituted into a separate church,
met
at Marshall’s Meeting House in the aforesaid county on the day above
written
were Constituted accordingly, and signed the following church Covenant:
 
                                            COVENANT
 
Forasmuch as Almighty God, by his grace has been pleased to call us,
whose
names are underwritten, out of darkness into his marvelous light, and all
of
us have been regularly baptized upon a profession of our faith in Christ
Jesus
and have given up ourselves to the Lord and to one another, in a gospel
church
way to be governed and guided by a proper discipline agreeable to the
word of
God. We do therefore covenant and agree to keep the discipline of the
church
we are members of, in the most brotherly affection toward each other,
while we
endeavour puctually to observe the following rules, viz:
 
1st.  In brotherly love to pray for each other, to watch over one
another, and
if need be in the most tender and affectionate manner to reprove one
another,
that is, if we discover anything amiss in a brother or sister, to go and
tell
him or her as the case may be of the fault according to the direction
given by
our Lord in the 18th Chapter of Matthew’s Gospel and not to be whispering
or
backbiting. We also agree with God’s assistance, to attend our Church
Meetings, observe the Lord’s day, and endeavor to keep it holy, and not
absent
ourselves from the communion of the Lord’s Supper without lawful excuse,
to be
ready to communicate to the defraying of the church’s expenses, and for
the
support of
the ministry, not irregularly to depart from the fellowship of the
Church, nor
remove to distant churches without a regular dismission. These things we
do
convenant and agree to endeavour to observe and keep sacred, in the name
and
by the assistance of the Holy Trinity, Amen. Signed by the mutual consent
of
the
members whose names are underneath subcribed. July 29, A.D. 1837.
 
Males                                         Females
1. James Ellis                                1. Rebecca Ellis
2. James Flynn                                2. Elizabeth Flynn
3. Ezekiel Smith                              3. Mary Flynn
4. Wm. H. Pridgen                             4. Mary Marshall
5. Matthew Pridgen                            5. Frances Corbett
6. Geo. W. Marshall                           6. Martha Marshall
7. John Marshall                              7. Mary Marshall, Jr.
8. Israel Burdeaux                            8. Ann Bordeaux
9. James R. Corbett                           9. Mary Burdeaux
10. Solomon Williams                         10. Elizabeth Hufham
                                             11. Sarah Smith
                                             12. Mildred
Barefoot                                     13. Nancy Ellis
                                                        
   The church being constituted and the Covenant signed, proceeded to
elect these officers, viz:
1. Gave Elder Geo. Fennell a call (unanimously) to take the pastoral care
of the Church, who agreed to do so.
2. Appointed Brother G.W. Marshall Deacon.
3. Elected Brother Israel Burdeaux Clk.
4. Proceeded to appoint Delegates to the Association, viz:  Brethren G.W.
Marshall, Ezekiel Smith, and John M. Marshall.
5. Agreed to send $1.75 to the Association fund and 75 cents to the
relief fund.
6. Dismiss’d by prair, and prayer of the Pastor.
 
December 1837
           Quarterly Meeting , Saturday before the 5th Sunday in Dec,
1837.
1. Appointed Elder J.L.(or S.) Warren Modr.
2. Upon welfare of the church being enquired into, all were found in
fellowship.
3. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. Sister
Martha
Ellis came forward, gave a satisfactory evidence of faith and was
baptized on
Sunday morning.
4. Dismissed in order by the Modr.
 
(April 1838)
         Quarterly Meeting , Saturday before the 5th Sunday in April
1838.
1. Appointed Elder J.L. Warren Modr.
2. The welfare of the church enquired into - no disorder. A door of
experience
was opened at the close of the sermon today - none came forward. Elder
Jas. L.
Warren lately baptized three persons namely, Franklin Carroll, Dorcas
Carroll
and Lucy Ann Manley, all of whom desiring to have their membership. Their
names were by the consent of the church enrolled accordingly.
3. Enquired for Visiting Brethren - Br. William Pridgen appeared as a
delegate
from Maple Bluff, was cordially rec’d.
4. Appointed Brethren E. Smith and G.W. Marshall Delegates to Maple Bluff
Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June, and Brethren James R. Corbett and
Wm.
H. Pridgen to Moore’s Creek Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June.
5. Br. Israel Burdeaux expecting to leave the neighborhood, Br. Wm. H.
Pridgen
appointed in his place.
6. Dismiss’d by the Modr.
 
(July 1838)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House, Saturday before the 5th
Sunday
in July 1838.
Conference assembled chose Elder D. Rodgers Moderator.
1. A door of experience opened.
2. Messengers from Sister churches called for - found none.
3. Proceeded to appoint messengers to Sister Churches Brethren Geo. W.
Marshall and James Flinn to Maple Bluff Saturday before 2nd Sunday in
September, John M. Marshall and Wm. H. Pridgen to Moore’s Creek Saturday
before 4th Sunday in September.
4. Proceeded to appoint Delegates to our next association Brethren
Ezekiel
Smith and George W. Marshall and James Ellis was chosen.
5. Agreed to send two dollars to Association fund and appointed William
H.
Pridgen to write the letter to the Association.
6. Communion was mentioned but the elements were not Prepared. Conference
Dismissed with Singing, by the Moderator.
 
(Sept. 1838)
Quarterly Meeting at Kentuck (Caintuck) Union Saturday Before 5th Sunday
in
September 1838. Chose Elder J.L. Warren Moderator. Conference Dismissed
in
order by the Moderator.
 
(June 1839)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
June
1839.
1. Appointed Elder Geo. Fennell Modr. who opened Conference by singing
and
prayer. He presented and read the Rules of Decorum for this Church which
were
unanimously adopted.
2. An enquiry was made as to the state of the Church. No disorder.
3. Upon petition of Brethren James Ellis, Ezekiel Smith and Franklin
Carroll,
also of Sisters Rebecca Ellis, Nancy Ellis, Sarah Smith, Lucy Ann Manley,
Martha J. Ellis and Mildred Barfoot, requesting a letter of dismission in
order to be constituted into a Separate church more convenient to their
Residences it was granted and they were dismissed accordingly.
4. Delegates were enquired for from sister churches. Br. Simon Lewis
appeared
as a Delegate from Bethlehem who was cordially recd.
5. Appointed Brethren G.W. Marshall and James Flynn to visit the church
at
Bethlehem at their next quarterly meeting.
6. A door of experience was opened at the close of the Sermon today, four
persons came forward, viz: Brother Wm. R. Corbett and Wm. M. Flinn and
sister
Elizabeth Pridgen and Sarah Williams who all Give a Satisfactory evidence
of
faith and was Baptized on Sunday morning.
7. Dismissed in prair by the Modr.
 
(Sept. 1839)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Saturday before the 5th
Sunday
in September 1839. Conference assembled.
1. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the association. Brethren Geo. W.
Marshall, James Flinn and James R. Corbett were appointed.
2. Agreed to send Two Dollars to the association fund.
3. Appointed Brother W.H. Pridgen to write letter to Association.
4. Appointed Brethern Geo. W. Marshall and Mathew Pridgen to visit the
church
at Bethlehem at their next Quarterly meeting Saturday before the 3rd
Sunday
November, 1839.
5. Conference dismissed.
 
(March 1840)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall Meeting House Saturday before the fifth
Sunday
in March 1840.
1. Conference assembled and chose Elder G. Fennell moderator.
2. Upon the welfare of the church being inquired into no disorder.
3. Inquired for delegates from Sister Churches. Brother S.F. Wilson
appeared
as a delegate from Bethlehem and was cordially r’cd.
4. Bro. John B. Ellis appeared as a delegate from Cheerful Hope and was
cordially Rec’d.
5. Upon the petition of Sister Mary and Sarah Murrel who inquired a
letter of
dismission from Marshall Meeting for purpose of being attached to the
church
of Cheerful Hope, Brunswick County and was regular dismissed.
6. Brother Wm. H. Pridgen our present Clerk expecting to leave
neighborhood,
appointed Bro. Wm. R. Corbett in his place.
7. A door of experience was opened at the close of the Sermon today for
the
reception of members, one came forward, viz: Bro. Wm. Marshall, and gave
a
Satisfactory evidence of faith and was baptized on Sunday morning.
8. Brother Cegar McKinzy on application for membership in our church was
rec’d.
9. Communion was mentioned and the elements was prepared.
10. Conference dismissed by singing and by the Moderator.
 
(May 1840)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s M.H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
May
1840.
1st. Conference met and Elder George Fennell appointed moderator.
2nd. The welfare of the church inquired into it was found in full
fellowship.
3rd. Delegates inquired for, none appeared.
4th. Bro. G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett was appointed to visit Bethlehem
Church as Delegates.
5th. Brothers James Flinn and Matthew Pridgen to Cheerful Hope as
delegates.
6th. Brothers G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett to the Section Meeting at
Moores
Creek as Delegates.
7th. The Dore of Experience being opened one came forward, viz. Sister
Ann
Pridgen and upon inquiry she gave a satisfactory evidence of her faith in
Christ and was received, andbaptized Sunday morning.
8th. On motion of the Moderator, Brother J.R. Corbett was appointed
Deacon for
thechurch of Christ at Marshall’s Meeting house.
9th. Communion mentioned and the Elements were prepared.
10th. Conference dismist in order by the Moderator.  
W.R. Corbett, Clk.
 
(Aug. 1840)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Saturday before the 5th
Sunday
in August 1840.
1st. Conference assembled and proceeded to appoint Delegates to the
Associaton, Brothers Jas. R. Corbett, W.R. Corbett, W.M. Flinn and G.W.
Marshall were appointed.
2nd. Agreed to send two dollars and fifty cents to the Association fund.
3rd. Appointed Brother W.R. Corbett to wright the letter to the
Association
Conference. Dismissed in order.
W.R. Corbett, Clk.
 
(Nov. 1840)
Quarterly Meeting held at Marshall’s Meeting House Saturday before the
fifth
Sunday in November, 1840.
1st. The Dore of Experience being open on Saturday one came forward to
wit
Sister Mary Barnhill, and on giving a Satisfactory evidence of faith,
received.
2nd. The members met in conference, and appointed Elder J.L. Warren
moderator.
3rd. The list of names being call’d we then proceded to business.
4th. The State of the church inquired into and found full fellowship.
5th. Delegates from sister churches call’d for, none appeared.
6th. Delegates appointed to Visit Sister churches, Brother G.W. Marshall
and
J.R. Corbett to Bethlehem, and Brother Matthew Pridgen and James Flynn to
Cheerful Hope.
7th. Communion mentioned the elements were prepared.
8th. Baptism on Sunday morning.
9th. After the Ordination Sermon on Sunday the Presbytery proceded to
Ordain a
Deacon, Brother J.R. Corbett.
10th. The congregation dismist and the members met in communion, after
Sacriment was dispenced of, we sang a hymn and went out.
W.R. Corbett, Clk.
 
(Jan. 1841)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Thursday before the 5th
Sunday
in January 1841.
1st. The Dore of Experience was opened, one came forward, to wit. Sister
Ann
Dew, and by giving a Satisfactory evidence of faith was received and
Baptised
on Friday morning; No Communion.
W.R. Corbett, Clk.
 
(Aug. 1841)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Thursday before the 5th
Sunday
in August 1841.
1st. After preaching the members met in conference, the dore of
Experience
opened.
2nd. The list of the church call’d. Conference appointed Elder D. Rogers
moderator.
3rd. The Rules of Decorum read, the Welfare of the Church Examined, no
disorder.
4th. Delegates called for from sister churches, none appeared.
5th. Delegates appointed to the Association: Brothers J.R. Corbett and
W.M.
Flynn.
6th. This church sends to the Association fund Two Dollars and fifty
cents.
7th. Communion mentioned the Elements were prepared, conference dismist
on
motion of Elder G. Fennell.
W.R. Corbett, Clk.
 
(May 1842)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s House Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
May
1842.
1. Appointed Elder J.L. Warren Moderator, the dore of Experience was
opened
for the Reception of persons to membership. Thos. Barnhill give in an
evidence
of faith and was Rec’d to be baptized on Sunday.
2. Enquired for Delegates. Brother Peter Pridgen appeared from Bethlehem
and
was cordially Rec’d.
3rd. Appointed Brother Jas. R. Corbett and Matthew Pridgen, Delegates to
Beth.
at the next conference.
4th. Enquired into the State of the Church, all in peace. Dismist by the
MD. 
Wm. R. Corbett [Clk.]
 
(Oct. 1842)
Marshall’s Meeting House, Saturday before the 5th Sunday in Oct. 1842.
1st. Dore of Experience being opened for the Recpt. of converts, four
came
forward and gave a satisfactory evidence of faith and were Received and
baptised on Sunday.
2nd. Conference met, appointed Elder G. Fennell as Moderator. Conference
opened by prear of brother Wm. H. Pridgen.
3rd. Inquired into the State of the Church which was found to be in full
fellowship.
4th. Delegates from sister churches, brother S.F. Wilson from Bethlehem
and
craved the prears of this church.
5th. Elements for communion were not prepared. Conference dismist in
order.
6th. The Dore of Experience opened on Sunday. Fourteen came forward and
gave a
satisfactory Evidence of faith and was Received and baptized on Monday
Evening.
7th. Meeting protracted, the Dore being opened on Monday four came
forward and
Joined and gave a satisfactory Evidence of faith and was Received and
baptized
on Monday Evening.
8th. Delegates appointed to visit sister churches. Jas. Flinn and G.W.
Marshall to
Bethlehem. Wm. H. Pridgen to Moores Creek. Mathew Pridgen and G.W.
Marshall to
Mount Bethel and May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ Rest and Remain
with
his people here and bild them up in the most holy faith.
Wm. R. Corbett [Clk.]
 
(July 1843)
Conference Meeting held at Marshalls Meeting House the Thursday before
the 5th
Sunday in July 1843.
Elder George Fennell apt. Md.
1. The dore of Experience being opened, 3 came forward, namely Brethren
A. Dew
and Caroline Bourdeaux and Sam (or son) and by giving a satisfactory
Evidence
of faith was rcd. and baptized on Friday.
2nd. The State of the church Examined to which Sister Sarah Williams was
found
guilty of ... and was excommunicated. One coloured Brother turned out for
dancing.
3rd. Delegates from Sister churches, Brother Thos. Rooks appeared from
Moores
Creek, and gladly Rec’d.
4th. Delegates to the Association, Brethren G.W. Marshall, J.M. Flinn. To
the
fund of the Association, we agreed to send $.
5th. The Elements of Communion asked for by the Moderator, to which the
deacon
said they were prepared. Conference dismist in order.
Wm. R. Corbett [Clk.]
 
(May 1847)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall Meeting House Saturday before the 5th
Sunday in
May 1847.
1st. Conference assembled and choose Edr. G. Fennel, Modr.
2nd. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem. Brethren G.W. Marshall and J.R.
Corbett
go as delegates Thursday before 3rd Sunday in June.
3rd. The welfare of the church was inquired, no disorder.
4th. A Door of experience was opened at the close of meeting for the
reception
of Mourners, none came forward. The Elements being prepared Communion on
Sunday. Conference dismissed in order by Modr.
W.H. Pridgen [Clk.]
 
(Aug. 1847)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
August
1847.
1st. Conference Assembled and Choose Elder G. Fennel, Modr.
2nd. Enquired for visiting from sister churches, Brother John L. Pridgen
appeared as a delegate from Bethlehem.
3rd. Brethren G.W. Marshall and W.M. Flinn go as delegates to Bethlehem,
Saturday before 3rd Sunday in Sept.
4th. Br. G.W. Marshall, J.R. Corbett and W.M. Flinn go as delegates to
the
Association.
5th. Moved and seconded that Bro. Edwin Vernon be excluded from Church.
6th. Moved that Brethren J.R. Corbett, John M. Marshall and W.H. Pridgen
be
appointed as a committee to talk to the members who absent themselves
from the
church.
7th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the meeting for the
reception of mourners, one came forward to viz. Susan Russ, but was not
received at present.
8th. The Elements being prepared communion on Sunday. Conference
dismissed in
order by the modr.
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This church taking into consideration the low State of religion among us
and
feeling anxious we hope and trust for the Glory of God, and Salvation of
sinners and knowing the almighty is a prayer hearing and prayer answering
God,
do covenant and agree at sometime between Sunset and dusk every evening
each
and every one of us to endeavour to pray unto Him, to pour out His spirit
and
revive his work among us.
W.H. Pridgen, as Clk.
 
(Oct. 1847)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the [5th Sunday in]
Oct.
1847.
1st. Conference assembled and choose Eld. G. Fennel Modr.
2nd. Enquired visiting Brethern Sister Churches no one appeared.
3rd. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren J.R. Corbett and W.H.
Pridgen,
Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March.
4th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the meeting for the
reception of members, no one came forward. Communion was mentioned but
the
church not being prepared it was dispensed with. Conference dismissed
with
singing, by the Modr.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(July 1848)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
July
1848.
1st. Conference assembled and choose Eld. G. Fennel, Moderator.
2nd. The welfare of the church was inquired to but was not found in full
fellowship in consequence of some of the members not attending the
Conference
meeting.
3rd. The committee appointed to talk to the members of this church who
absent
themselves from the church are commanded by the conference to cite them
to the
next annual conference meeting and if not present to render some lawful
excuse
are to be excluded from the church.
4th. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Association. Brethren G.W.
Marshall and
W.H. Pridgen go as delegates to the association commencing Friday before
the
1st Lords day in Oct. in Sampson Co.
5th. Conference dismissed on order by the modr.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(Oct. 1848)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
Oct.
1838.
1st. The proceedings of the last conference was ordered to be read and
the
committee appointed to talk to those members who absent themselves from
the
church.
2nd. Which Brother J.R. Corbett reported Brother John Barnhill for
transgression of dancing, swearing and of which he not being present, his
trial was laid over.
3rd. Moved and seconded that Brother Thomas Barnhill be suspended from
church
privileges for six months for his not attending our regular conference
meetings.
4th. The case of Brother J.A. Flinn was laid over until our next
conference
meeting. Brother J.M. Flinn and A. Dew was appointed to cite him to our
next
regular meeting.
5th. Moved and seconded the committee be appointed to talk to the colored
members for there non attendance, Brother W.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen.
6th. Inquired for Delgates from sister churches, none appeared.
7th. Appointed Brother G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett to Bethlehem.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(April 1849)
Quarterly at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 1st Sunday on April
1849.
1st. The list of members was called and Majority being present choose
Eld.
A.B.
Alderman, Moder.
2nd. The business of the last Conference was laid over on account of the
Clerk
not having the Church book present.
3rd. Enquired for visiting Brethren from Sister churches, none appeared.
4th. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem, G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett
Saturday
before the 4th Sunday in April.
5th. The church being with(out) a paster, Bro. A.B. Alderman was
unanimously
called by the members present.
6th. A motion was made to hold conference a 4th our next two days
meeting.
7th. A motion was made and seconded that members not being present Some
brother was to tell his or hers excuse if they ... for their not
attending.
8th. A motion was made and seconded for adjournment.
W.H. Pridgen. [Clk.]
 
(May 1849)
Meeting at Marshall M. H. 2nd Sunday in May and Saturday before.
1st. The list of members was called and the rules of decorum was read.
2nd. The case of John Barnhill was laid over and also Bro. Thos. Barnhill
and
committee to cite them to our next meeting. Bro. J.C.[Should this be
J.R.?]
Corbett and W.P.[Should this be W.R.?] Corbett the committee.
3rd. The case of Bro. J.A. Flinn was called and the committee appointed
to
cite him reported that a manifested a disposition not to attend and he
was
excluded for treating the church with contempt.
4th. The committee appointed to talk to the colored members, Bro. W.R.
Corbett
and W.H. Pridgen, of which Corbett reported that they manifested to
attend and
the committee was discharged.
5th. Moved and seconded for adjournment.
 
(June 1849)
Quarterly Meeting Marshalls M.H. 1st Sunday and Saturday before in June.
2nd.
Church
met in Conference Saturday the 1st day of June, 1849.
3rd. The names of the members were called, absent members marked.
4th. The (rules of) decorum read.
5th. Conference was opened by singing and prayer by the Moderator.
6th. The minutes of the last Conference read.
7th. The case of Bro. John Barnhill was taken up the committee called on
to
report. They reported that they cited him by letter. The report was
received
and committee discharged and he was expelled from the Privileges of the
church
for crimes previously charged.
8th. Brother Thomas Barnhill was cut off for his none attendance.
9th. The welfare of the church was enquired into, no disorder.
10th. A door was opened for the reception of members, none came forward.
11th. Inquired for visiting Brethren from Sister Churches, no one
appeared.
12th. Appointed Brethren G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett to Bethlehem.
13th. Conference dismissed in order by the moderator.
 
(Aug. 1849)
1st. Meeting at Marshalls M. H. 3rd Sunday in Aug. and Saturday before,
1849.
2nd. Church met in Conference.
3rd. The names of members called.
4th. A majority being Present the rules of Decorum Read, the Covenant
Read,
absent members marked.
5th. An invitation was given to brethren of our faith and order to set
with us
in our
Conference.
6th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members, none
came
forward.
7th. The welfare of the church was inquired into, no disorder.
8th. Inquired for visiting brethren from Sister Churches, none appeared.
9th. The business of the Association taken up. Brethren G.W. Marshall and
Jas.
M. Flinn go as delegates to the Assiociation, agreed to send $2.50.
10th. Conference dismissed in order by the moderator.
Wm. H. Pridgen [Clk.]
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[Cont. in part 2 of 2.]
 
 
            MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE CHURCH MINUTES
Compiled by Rebecca Appleberry (Dec. 1998) from a transcript typed by
Beulah
C. Beatty (Nov. 1964). Any comments in [ ] are mine (Rebecca Appleberry).
 
[Continued from part 1 of 2:]
 
(April 1851)
1st. April 12th 1851 Meeting at Marshalls Meeting House.
2nd. Church met in Conference.
3rd. The names were called.
4th. The dore of reception was opened.
5th. The welfare of the Church was inquired into, all well.
6th. Delegates appointed to Bethlehem, George W. Marshall and Thomas J.
Corbett.
 
(April 1852)
Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in Apr. 1852.
1st. The names of members were called.
2nd. Minutes of the preceeding was read.
3rd. The Rules of Decorum read.
4th. An invitation was given to Brethren of our faith and order to set
with us
in
Conference.
5th. Called for visiting Brethren from Sister Churches, none appeared.
6th. The welfare of the Church wa inquired into, no disorder.
7th. On motion of Brother J.R. Corbett requested of all members present
that
if they should see any of the members not present they should request of
them
to attend to our next meeting.
8th. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren G.W. Marshall
and
W.H. Pridgen.
9th. A door of experience was [opened] for the reception of members, none
came
forward.
10th. Conference dismissed in order by the moderator.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(June 1852)
Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June.
1st. The list of members called.
2nd. The Rules of Decorum read.
3rd. Male members noticed.
4th. Called for delegates from Sister Churches, none appeared. Proceeded
to
appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett.
Bro.
James R. Corbett moved and it was seconded that the male members that was
absent at this meeting should be called to make there excuses at our next
Conference Meeting.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(Aug. 1852)
Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Monday and Tuesday after the fourth Sunday in
August. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the Association, Brethren G.W.
Marshall, J.M. Flinn, and W.H. Pridgen. Agreed to send $2.50 to the
Association fund.
W.H. Pridgen [Clk.]
 
(Sept. 1852)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 4th Sunday in
Sept.
1852.
1st. The name of members called.
2nd. The Decorum read.
3rd. The minutes of the Proceeding meeting read.
4th. Male members marked.
5th. The welfare of the church looked into, no disorder.
6th. Called for Delegates from Sister Churches. Bro. J.F. Pridgen
appeared as
a delegate from Bethlehem and was cordially Recd.
7th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the meeting for
reception
of members.
8th. Brother Thos. J. Pridgen came forward and gave safisfactory evidence
of
faith and was rec’d and Baptised on Sunday Morning.
9th. Sister Arabella Pridgen came forward with a Letter of dismission in
full
fellowship from the church of Bethlehem and was received.
10th. Dismissed in order by the Moder.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(May 1853)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in
May.
1st. The list of members were called.
2nd. The welfare of the church inquired into, no disorder.
3rd. Absent members marked.
4th. A committee of G.W. Marshall, J.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen were
appointed to cite the absent members to our next quarterly meeting.
5th. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem, G.W. Marshall and W.H. Pridgen.
Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June. Eld. A. Guy preched Saturday from
I
King, 10 Chapter and 7th verse, on Sunday from Malachi 4 Ch. 1 verse, to
a
Large Serious Congregation. A door was [opened] on Sunday at the close of
the
sermon, one came forward to viz. A.P. Lennon, and was received. This 21th
May
1853.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(July 1854)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
July
1854.
1. The List of members was called.
2. The minutes of the Preceding meeting Read.
3. Inquired for delegates from Sister Churches. Bro. S.F. Wilson appeared
as a
delegate from Bethlehem and [was] cordially rec’d.
4. An invitation was given to Brethren of our faith to set with us in
Conference.
5. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. One came
forward to viz. Bro. William H. Applewhite and was Rcd. and Baptized on
Sunday.
6. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren G.W. Marshall
and
W.M. Flinn was appointed.
7. Conference dismissed by singing, by the Moder. July 30th 1854.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(March 1855)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in
March
1855. No Conference held.
 
(June 1855)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in
June
1855.
1st. Conference assembled.
2nd. The list of members called.
3rd. Absent members noted.
4th. The welfare of the church inquired into, no disorder.
5th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. None
came
forward. Conference dismissed. June 1855.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(March 1856)
Quarterly Meeting at M. M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March
1856.
1st. The list of members called.
2nd. The minutes of the proceeding [meeting was] read.
3rd. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. None
came
forward.
4th. Inquired into the State of the Church, all was not well.
5th. Bro. J.R. Corbett moved to know what was to be done with a member
who was
in a habit of repeated transgressions of swearing and that the church
could
have no redress on such a member only from them that did not belong to
the
church.
6th. The question was then laid before the church whether they should
receive
the evidence of one who was not a member against a member or not, and a
majority was to receive the evidence if they believe the evidence to be
good.
7th. A committee of G.W. Marshall, J.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen was
appointed
to inquire into the case and report to the next Conference. March 1856.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(June 1856)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in
June.
1st. The list of members called.
2nd. The Minutes of preceeding meeting read.
3rd. Brethren of our faith was invited to a seat with us.
4th. The welfare of the church inquired into, nothing brought forth.
5th. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brother J.R. Corbett.
6th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the Sermon for the
reception of members, two came forward to viz. Bro. Milton M. Bourdeaux
and
Sister Martha Lennon and gave satisfactory evidence of faith and was
Baptized
on Sunday morning. Conference closed by singing. June 1856.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(Dec. 1856)
Quarterly Meeting at M. M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December.
1st. The list of members called. 
2nd. The minutes of preceeding [meeting was] read.
3rd. Brethren of our faith and order was invited to a seat with us.
4th. The welfare of the church inquired into.
5th. The case of Brother W.M. Flinn came before the church for his non
attendance. Brother J.R. Corbett was appointed to inform him of the
proceedings of the church and report to the next conference. A door of
experience was opened for the reception of members, none came forward.
Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Bro. J.R. Corbett, H.G.
Barnhill
and W.H. Pridgen, Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January. December
1856.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(April 1859)
Quarterly Meeting at M. M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April
1859.
1st. The list of members called.
2nd. Brethren of our faith and order was invited to a seat with us.
3rd. Moved and seconded that we appoint delegates to Bethlehem the 2nd
Sunday
in May, Brethren J.R. Corbett and A. Dew.
4th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members, one
came
forward to viz. R.L. Corbett, and was unanimously received by letter.
5th. Brother H.G. Barnhill applied for a letter of dismission and he was
dismissed in full fellowship from the church. Conference dismissed in
order by
the Modr.
W.H. Pridgen, Clk.
 
(July 1859)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in
July
1859.
1st. The list of members read.
2nd. The welfare of the church inquired into, all well.
3rd. A door of experience was opened, One came forward, viz. Sister
Rebecca A.
Bourdeaux, and was Recd. by Letter.
4th. Sister Martha R. Russ petitioned on a letter of dismission and it
was
granted to her.
5th. Brother S.F. Wilson appeared as a delegate from Bethlehem and
cordially
received.
6th. Moved and seconded that we appoint delegates to Bethlehem, J.R.
Corbett,
A. Dew, R.L. Corbett, Saturday before the first Sunday in August.
 
(Sept. 1859)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in
Sept.
1859.
1st. The list of members called.
2nd. Brethren of our faith and order was invited to a seat with us.
3rd. The welfare of the Church inquired into, all well.
4th. Moved and seconded that we appoint Brethren A. Dew, John Collins and
Milton M. Bordeaux as delegates to the Association and by them send
$2.50.
 
(Dec. 1859)
Quarterly Meeting Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in December 1859.
Names of members called but few out. Invitation given Brethren and
sisters of
our faith and order to Sit with us. A door of the church was opened for
the
reception of members when Sister Jane Collins came forward with a letter
from
Mount Zion and was received.
Welfare of the Church inquired into, all well. Delegates appointed to
Bethlehem,  J. Randolph Corbett and Marion Marshall appointed to meet at
the
water for Baptism on tomorrow at 10 o’clock. Dismist in order.
L.F. Williams
 
(March 1860)
Quarterly Meeting Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1860.
Names of members called. An invitation was given for Brethren of our
faith and
order to set with us. A door of the church was opened for the reception
of
members, none came forward. Inquired for delegates from sister churches,
no
one appeared. The welfare of the (church) was inquired into, all was not
well.
On motion Bro. J.R. Corbett that there was members belonging to this
church
who made a habitual practice of drinking too much. A committee consisting
of
A. Dew, J.R. Corbett, T.J. Corbett, John M. Marshall, W.H. Applewhite was
to
talk to those members and report to our next quarterly meeting. Dismissed
in
order by the moderator.
W.H. Pridgen.
 
(June 1860)
Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in June 1860.
1st. Conference opened by prayer.
2nd. Names of members called.
3rd. An invitation given to brethren of our faith or order to set with
us.
4th. A door was opened for the reception of members, none came forward.
5th. The welfare of the church was inquired into, All was well.
6th. The Committee appointed at our last meeting to talk to those charged
of
drinking intoxicating liquor too freely reported and was continued to
cite
those who made no acknowledgement to attend our next meeting for trial.
7th. Dismist in order.
J.R. Corbett, Clk protem
L.F. Williams, Moderator.
 
(Sept. 1860)
September 1860, Saturday before the 3rd Sunday Conference at Marshall M.
H. 
The Clerk and church book being absent the church business was dispensed
with.
Proceeded to appoint delegates to the Association to be held at Lebanon
Church. Brethren J.R. Corbett, T.J. Corbett, John Collins, were appointed
and
the sum of two dollars Sent to the association by them, and the delegates
prepare a letter. Dismissed in order.
J.R. Corbett, [Clk] protem
L.F. Williams, Moderator
 
(January 1861)                              Special Meeting
1. Conference opened by prayer.
2. The Clerk not being present appointed a protem.
3. Moved and seconded to take up the case of those under dealings.
4. The Committee that was continued at our last meeting to cite those
under
dealings to attend trial, reported and was discharged.
5. After deliberation the parties not being present it was moved to
continue
them until conference in March.
6. A committee consisting of Brethren John M. Marshall, R.L. Corbett was
appointed to cite Bros. Wm. H. Pridgen and Alfred Pridgen to attend next
meeting.
7. Moved to adjourn. Dismist in order.
L.F. Williams, Modr.
J.R. Corbett, Clk. protem
 
(March 1861)
Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1861.
1st. Conference opened by prayer and proceeded to begin.
2nd. Called for reference and proceeded to read the proceedings of last
meeting.
3rd. The committee appointed at our last meeting to cite Bro. Wm. H.
Pridgen
and Bro. Alfred Pridgen to trial reported and was discharged.
4th. The vote of the church was called for on the case of Wm. H. Pridgen
who
was charged for drinking Spirits too freely which was unanimous to
exclude
which was accordingly done. Also Bro. Alfred Pridgen for the same crime
was
Excluded accordingly.
5th. The welfare of the church inquired into, all well. Dismist in order.
L.F. Williams, Moderator.
 
*********
We here in a mournful column record the death of Sister Martha J. Corbett
who
departed this life 13th of March 1861. She united with this Church in
1842.
She adorned her profession well then fell asleep in the arms of Jesus and
rest.
*********
 
(Aug. 1861)
The Baptist Church of Christ at Marshalls M. H. met in Conference 3rd
Saturday
in August 1861.
1st. Inquiry was made into the welfare of the church. All was well.
2nd. A door of reception opened, two came forward, to wit: James Corbett
and
was received by giving evidence of faith and was baptized next day. Mary
Corbett received by letter. Dismist in order.
L.F. Williams, Moderator
J.R. Corbett, Clk. protem
 
(Sept. 1861)
The Church at Marshall M. H. assembled in Conference Saturday before the
3rd
Sunday in September 1861.
1st. The welfare of the church inquired into, all was well.
2nd. A door of reception for members opened, one came forward, A. Dew’s
woman,
Minny.
3rd. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the union Association to be held
with
the church at Piney Grove, Sampson County. Agreed to send Brethren J.R.
Corbett and Anthony Dew, and send by them to the Association fund two
dollars.
4th. Appointed J.R. Corbett to write church letter.
 
*********
We record the death of Sister Susan J. Applewhite who departed this life
the
8th of May last, 1861. She had been a consistent member of this church
for a
number of years.
*********
 
Done by order of Conference. Dismissed in order.
L.F. Williams, Modr.
J.R. Corbett, Clk. protem
 
**********
We record the death of Sister Mary Marshall Lennon who departed this life
22nd
of December 1861. She was the oldest member of our church and perhaps the
oldest of the Baptist denomination. Her only sister says she was a member
before 1806, but how long she does not no.
**********
 
(July 1862)
At Monthly Meeting in July 1862, at the close of the sermon a door of
experience opened, two came forward, Wm. Flinn, Ann Elizabeth Flinn, gave
evidence of faith and was received and was baptized accordingly.
 
(Sept. 1862)
Quarterly Meeting in Sept. 1862. Conference opened.
1st. Inquiry into the welfare of the church. M.M. Bordeaux and Rebecca
Williams was reported for disorderly conduct, found guilty and excluded.
2nd. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the Association. Bro. J.R. Corbett
and
Anthony Dew go as delegates. Church sends by them $2.00 to the
Association
fund and to the itenerant fund three dollars 25 cent. J.R. Corbett
appointed
to write Church letter.
3rd. A motion was made for adjournment, which was done accordingly. 
L.F. Williams, Modr.
J.R. Corbett, [Clk.] protem
 
**********
We record the death of Sister Celia Williams who died Oct. 23rd 1862. She
had
been a consistent member of this church about twenty years.
------------
Bro. James B. Williams died Dec. 1862. He died in his country’s cause in
Virginia.
**********
 
November 1, 1863, by an agreement of a portion of the members Thomas
Barnhill
was restored to fellowship by a confession of his wrong and a desire to
Serve
God and to unite with the Church, And by application of Bro. Thomas
Barnhill
for a letter of dismission to unite with some other church, if it was
granted
on condition that this church be notified of the same in six months,
which was
accordingly done.
J.R. Corbett [Clk.] protem
 
*********
John M. Marshall, junior, departed this life April the forth 1864. He had
been
an
exemplary member of this church for a number of years.
-----------
Also two colored members departed this life in May and June, Stephen and
Setira.
-----------
Sister Laura Baker departed this life on the 21st of Dec. 1864. She was
an
exemplary member for several years.
**********
 
In a mournful column we record the death of Broths. James and Robert L.
Corbett who fell in their countrys cause. James died in Richmond July
30th
1864 from a wound rec’d 27th of May. Robert died 14th of February 1865 at
home. They were lights in the church.
**********
 
(Sept. 1865)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Sept. 10th 1865.
1st. On motion Bro. A.P. Lennon was appointed Moderator.
2nd. Welfare of church inquired into, all well.
3rd. Delegates appointed to Association, A. Dew and J.R. Corbett. Sent by
them, and fourteen dollars to the Itinerant fund, and J.R. Corbett to
write
the church letter. On motion adjourned.
A.P. Lennon, Moderator
J.R. Corbett, Ch. Clk. protem
 
**********
Brother Solomon Williams died on the 27th of Oct. 1865. He had been a
member
of the church 28 years. He had been afflicted all his life. Suffered much
but
we hope he now rests in Glory.
**********
 
(July 1868)
Quarterly Meeting held at Marshall’s Meeting House on Saturday before the
4th
Sunday in July 1868.
1st. Conference opened with prayer.
2nd. List of members called.
3rd. An invitation to brethren of our faith and order to sit with us.
4th. A door was opened for the reception of members.
5th. The welfare of the church inquired into.
6th. A discussion arose as regards the propriety of breaking up the
Church at
Marshall’s, and the members uniting with other churches on account of
weakness. Dismissed in order by moderator.
John F. Lennon, Modr.
David J. Corbett, Ch. Clk.
 
 
          LIST OF MEMBERS BELONGING TO MARSHALL CHURCH
 
Male                                     Female
 
Anthony Dew                              Mary Bordeaux
James Benson                             Frances Corbett
John A. Flinn                            Sarah J. Marshall
William H. Applewhite                    Juliann Pridgen
David J. Corbett                         Jane Collins (dismissed)
John Collins (dismissed)                 Marion Pridgen
George E. Keith                          Mary Pridgen
John H. Squires                          Catharine A. Corbett
Benjamin Evans                           Elizabeth Flinn
James Evans                              Anna Pridgen
Mathew Pridgen                           Frances Hilburn
A.H. Bordeaux                            Eliza Flinn
J.W. McGowan                             Claudia Russ
J.H. Applewhite                          Susan Applewhite
Thos. W. Marshall                        Susan C. Squires
W.J. Flinn                               Sarah Evans
Andrew Moore                             Elizabeth J. Evans
C.V. Pridgen                             Sarah V. Bourdeaux
Gaston Applewhite                        Zilphia M. Flinn
Owen Flinn                               Julia Pope
Albert Flinn                             Nancy Pope
Samuel Flinn                             Phebe Moore
William Pope                             Sarah McGowan
Berry Pridgen                            Rebecca A. McGowan
Arnland Hufham
 
 
(Sept. 1869)
Quarterly Meeting at M. M. House, Friday before the 2nd Sunday in Sept.
1869.
1st. Motion Rev. J.P. Faison was appointed Moderator.
2nd. List of members called.
3rd. The welfare of the church inquired into, no disorder.
4th. An invitation extended to visiting brethren and sisters to sit with
us.
5th. The subject of discontinuing the church at Marshall’s taken up and
discussed. Voted down.
6th. The following Brethren and sisters came forward and applied for
letters
for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem church:
James R. Corbett and wife Mary
William J. Flynn and wife
Sisters Martha J. Keith
Sophia Dew
Rebecca Bourdeaux.
 
(Letters) Granted.
 
7th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. None
came
forward.
8th. Business closed, and dismissed in order by Moderator.
D.J. Corbett, Ch. Clk.
 
P. S.  At a subsequent Meeting called by the Clerk of the church,
Brethren
William H. Applewhite, John A. Flinn and D.J. Corbett were appointed
delegates, requesting them to secure the services of a pastor. Sent
Association fund, $2.50.
D.J. Corbett, Clk.
 
(Sept. 1870)
Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls Meeting House Saturday before the 2nd
Sabbath
in September 1870. Brother D.J. Ray, in right of his office, Moderator.
1st. List of members called.
2nd. Welfare of Church inquired into.
3rd. A door of Experience was opened.
4th. Election of Clerk taken up, Bro. J.D. Squires was chosen and D.J.
Corbett
for Deacon. (N.B. this was inserted)
5th. Association business was taken up. Brethren A. Dew, W.H. Applewhite
and
D.J. Corbett were appointed as delegates. Alternates John H. Squires,
William
J. Flynn and John H. Flynn.
6th. Contributions called for. Received Association fund, $2.00,
Itinerant
fund $1.25, foreign missions $1.30.
7th. On motion Bro. D.J. Corbett was ordered to prepare church letter.
8th. Committee on visiting absent members reported.
9th. Conference dismissed in order by Moderator.
D.J. Corbett, C.C.
 
(Jan. 1871)
Conference at Marshall’s Church on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in
January 1871.
1st. The church was called to order by the clerk, calling the names of
male
members.
2nd. Conference opened with prayer by Moderator.
3rd. An invitation extended to visiting brethren to sit with us.
4th. Unfinished business taken up. Committee on case of Bro. Keith
continued.
5th. State of church inquired into, all well.
6th. Conference adjourned until Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in
April.
D.J. Ray, Moderator
D.J. Corbett, C.C.
 
At a call meeting Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in March the
following
names were added to the church: Bro. Mathew Pridgen and wife Marissa, and
sister Anna Pridgen.
D.J. Ray, Moderator
D.J. Corbett, C.C.
 
(July 1871)
Conference at Marshall’s Church on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in
July
1871.
1. The church was called to order by the clerk, calling the names of the
male
members.
2. Conference opened with prayer by Moderator.
3. An invitation extended to visiting Brethren to seats with us.
4. Minutes Read and approved.
5. On motion the door of the church was opened.
6. Appointed delegates to sister churches, J.H. Squires and D.J. Corbett
to
Frenche’s Creek.  W.J. Flinn to Bethlehem,  A. Moore to Haw Bluff.....
(re-written) Conference at Marshall’s M. H. Saturday before the 4th
Lord’s day
in July 1871.
1. The church was called to order by clerk calling the names of male
members.
2. An invitation Extended to Visiting Brethren to seats with us.
3. Conference opened with prayer by moderator.
4. Minutes read and approved.
5. State of Church Enquired into, All well.
6. On motion the door of the church was opened.
7. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Sister churches, viz. Brethren D.J.
Corbett and J.H. Squires to Frenches Creek,  W.J. Flinn to Bethlehem and
A.
Moore to Haw Bluff. Conference adjourned until Saturday before the 4th
Lord’s
day in Sept.
D.J. Ray, Moderator
J.H. Squires, C. Clk.
 
P. S. The Church met Sunday and communed.
J.H. Squires, C.C.
 
                                            (END OF MINUTES)
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                             MEMBERSHIP ROLL - Marshall’s Church
 
Males                                 Females
 
John M. Marshall                      Ann Bourdeaux
Jas. R. Corbett                       Mary Marshall Sr.
Solomon Williams                      Martha Pridgen (Dismissed)
W.H. Pridgen                          Mary Bordeaux
Marian Marshall                       Ann Dew
Arthur Bordeaux                       Malsey Marshall
Anthony Dew                           Frances Corbett
T.J. Corbett                          Lily Williams
Alfred Pridgen                        Ann Pridgen
James Benson                          Mary Pridgen
W.H. Applewhite                       Sophia Dew
M.M. Bordeaux                         Martha J. Corbett
R.L. Corbett                          Sarah J. Marshall
John Collins                          Susan J. Applewhite
James Williams                        Martha J. Russ
George Keith                          Julia A. Pridgen
D.J. Corbett                          Arabella Pridgen
James Corbett                         Martha A. Lennon
                                      Catharine A. Dew
                                      Martha J. Corbett, Jun.
                                      Sarah Corbett
                                      Rebecca A. Bourdeaux
                                      Jane Collins
                                      Hariet E. Brinson
 
 
 
                                 A LIST OF BLACK MEMBERS
 
Specia          the property of          J.M. Marshall
Virgil          “        “       “       N. Corbett
James           “        “       “       J.M. Marshall
Samuel          “        “       “       Applewhite
Alonza          “        “       “       Lloyd
Franklin        “        “        “      D.D. Allen
Jane            “        “        “      “   “     “
Rachel          “        “        “      Simon Lewis  - She was dismist
by letter in 1861.
Emmer           “       “         “      A. Dew
Minny           “       “         “       “     “
Nancy           “       “         “      John M. Marshall
Susan           “       “         “         “    “        “
William         “       “         “      Mary Marshall
Juber           “       “         “        Lloyd
Riller          “       “         “           “
Uriah           “       “         “            “
Febby           “       “         “           “
Lucretia        “       “         “           “
 
______________________________________
 
                               MEMBERSHIP LIST
 
George W. Marshall - Dead                         Ann Bordeaux
Wm Marshall - Dead                                Mary Marshall, Senr.
John M. Marshall                                  Mary Bourdeaux
Jas. R. Corbett                                   Ann Dew
Wm. H. Flinn - Dead                               Molcey Marshall
Matthew Pridgen                                   Frances Corbett
Solomon Williams                                  Lilly Williams
W.H. Pridgen                                      Ann Pridgen
Marion Marshall                                   Mary Williams
Arthur Bourdeaux                                  Sophia Dew
Anthony Dew                                       Martha J. Corbett
H.G. Barnhill                                     Sarah J. Marshall
T.J. Corbett                                      Susan J. Applewhite
Alfred Pridgen                                    Martha J. Russ
James Benson                                      Mary A. Barnhill
W.H. Applewhite                                   Juliann Pridgen
M.M. Bourdeaux                                    Arabella Pridgen
                                                  Martha A. Lennon
 
                                A LIST OF BLACK MEMBERS
 
Specia, Virgil, James, Samuel, Ludy, Elsey, Emely, Hannah, Milly, Hoseah,
Setirah, Delsey, Rachel, Nancy, Maria, Manerion, Rose, Tebaby, Dinah,
Eliza,
Lundy.
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Churches mentioned:
 
Marshall’s Meeting House  [Was in New Hanover Co., now Pender Co., NC]
Maple Bluff
Moore’s Creek  [Pender Co., NC]
Kaintuck Union  [Pender Co., NC]
Bethlehem  [Pender Co., NC]
Cheerful Hope - Brunswick County
Mount Bethel
Mount Zion
Lebanon
Piney Grove - Sampson County
Frenches Creek  [Bladen Co., NC]
Haw Bluff  [Bladen Co., NC]