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Bethel Church Records

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Judy, I have come into possession of the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church Records. This church was organized July of 1925 and ceased to exist at that location circa 1967. The new Bethel Church was organized October 1, 2001 at a different location and was dedicated to Herman Lewis and my dad, Owen Harvell, both of whom pastored the old church.
There are baptism records, marriages records, death records and other items of interest in these records.

Most of these are mentioned in the church record, but two or three were overlooked...

Bethel Freewill Baptist Church was located in Township 16 north, Range 8 west, on the east fork of the Rocky Bayou just off the Rose Trail. That part of the Rose Trail between the Tanner Hollow and Tate Roads. A township map (by Roger Harvell) showing location appears below, at end of transcribed record.

A Special Thank You to Jack Helms of Sidney, Arkansas for providing photocopies of these records. Transcribed by Roger Harvell and Sonia Stroud...[Transcript as near as possible to original record] Name Index

BETHEL CHURCH RECORDS

2 REGISTER
Organization of the Bethel Church

The Bethel Church was organized on Sunday
July 19, 1925 By Bro. Bland Massey. Examination
of the body by Bro. H.A. Lewis. The Examination
was satisfactory and the right hand of
fellowship was extended. Prayer of Consecration
was offered by Bro. H.A. Lewis.
The following officers was elected
Pastor Bro. Bland Massey
Church Clerk. J.B. Helms
Deacons. J.H. Tinkle and J.H. Meeks
Deaconess. May Tinkle and Fannie Meeks
Charter members
J.H. Tinkle Deceased Lunenburg
May Tinkle Lunenburg
J.H. Meeks Deceased Lunenburg
Fannie Meeks Deceased Lunenburg
B.A. Gibson
Mary Gibson Deceased 1964 Lunenburg
Bill Sims Deceased Lunenburg
Eliza Sims Deceased Lunenburg

4 REGISTER MEMBERS 5
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Truman Ashlock Aug. 9, 1934 Bapized by H.A.Lewis Lunenburg don't know their where
Mrs Grace Ashlock Aug. 9, 1934 Bapized by H.A.Lewis Lunenburg about
Henary Ashlock Lunenburg don't know where about
Mrs Henary Ashlock Lunenburg don't know where about
Clint Ashlock Lunenburg don't know where about
Miss Martha Ashlock Aug. 1936 Baptism. H.A.Lewis Lunenburg Decised 1942
Robert Ashlock Aug. 1936 Baptism. H.A.Lewis Lunenburg
Larence Ashlock Aug. 1936 Baptism. H.A.Lewis Lunenburg don't know whereabout
Gilmore Adkisson -------- Baptized by Bland Massey Lunenburg Joined New Home Church in 68
Mrs Iva Adkisson Aug. 10, 1929 Baptized by H.A.Lewis Lunenburg dismissed by letter
Inez Adkisson Sept. 1, 1948 Baptized Owen Harvell Lunenburg moved to another church married
Bobbie Huckaba April 30, 1955

10 REGISTER MEMBERS 11
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mrs Tine Bannings By [can't read] Lunenburg Married to Spye Ward Oct. 18, 1942
(Same as page 102 Tine Ward)
Mr Elza Byler Lunenburg Moved to another church
Mrs Emma Byler Aug. 1936 Baptized by H.A.Lewis Lunenburg Moved to another church
Mr Smith Brooks Aug. 1931 H.A.Lewis Guion Deceased Dec. 9, 1932
Mrs Nacy Britton Feb. 1926 Lunenburg Moved to another church
Married to Tiford Melton Nov. 9, 1926
Mrs Vada Brownfield 8-9-1929 Baptism. H.A.Lewis Moved to another church

16 REGISTER MEMBERS 17
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr R.A. Copland Sept. 20, 1925 Lunenburg Deceased June 13, 1926
Mrs R.A. Copland Sept. 20, 1925 Lunenburg Deceased January, 1944
Mrs Vada Cook (Same person on page 90 Vada Sims) and page 10 Vada Brownfield Married Grover Brownfield
Sept 24, 1935
Rosa Constant Sept. 7, 1948 by Statement Melbourne Married to Harvie McCormick
Same person Rosa McCormick page 68
Mr Sam Colter Nov 1, 1959 Recommandtion Melbourne
Mrs Vallie Colter Nov 1, 1959 recommandtion Melbourne
Rev. Lonnie Clark Dec. 3rd letter from Batesville
New Home Church Ark.
Mrs Jean Clark Dec. 3rd letter from wife of Lonnie Clark
New Home Church Batesville

36 REGISTER MEMBERS 37
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr Bert Gibson Lunenburg
Mrs Merry Gibson Lunenburg Death Nov 1964
Willie Gibson Sept. 1926 Baptized Lunenburg
Mr Elick Grinage May 1926 Gid Deceased May 11, 1936
Mrs Elick Grinage Dec 1925 Gid Deceased Mar 4, 1930

44 REGISTER MEMBERS 45
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Bro. Owen Harvell Aug, 1934 Gid Moved to another church
Bazle Helms Lunenburg Absent member
Syble Harvell Sept. 1, 1948 by Statement Lunenburg Joined another church (dismissed by
request)
Wayne Harvell Sept. 7, 1948 by baptism. Owen Harvell Lunenburg
Daphene Harvell Sept. 8, 1948 by baptism. Owen Harvell Lunenburg Moved another church
Arlis Helms Sept. 8, 1948 by baptism. Owen Harvell Melbourne
Doris Jean Hutchins Aug 18 1951 Owen Harvell Salem
Eugene Hutchins Aug 18 1951 Salem Joined another church April 1965
Louis June Homilton 9-1-48 by baptism. Owen Harvell by letter Dec 2 1956

50 REGISTER MEMBERS 51
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr Willie Jeffery June 6 1931 Letter Missionary Bapt. Brockwell
Mr. J.W. Jenkins Lunenburg don't know where about
Mrs. J.W. Jenkins Lunenburg don't know where about

60 REGISTER MEMBERS 61
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr Delbert Love Guion inactive member
Mr Eearnie Lewis Aug. 1942 Baptism. H.A. Lewis Melbourne moved to another church April 1, 1926
Mrs Leneal Lewis Aug. 1942 Baptism. H.A. Lewis Melbourne moved to another church April 1, 1926
Married Dec. 27, 1941
Easter Lewis Aug 1937 Baptism. Carl Davis Sage James Stroud Nov 1942
Mr Elvie Lewis Sep 7, 1948 by baptism. Owen Harvell Sage
Mrs Elvie Lewis Sep 7, 1948 by baptism. Owen Harvell Sage
(Jewel)

68 REGISTER MEMBERS 69
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr John H Meeks Lunenburg deceased Sept. 2, 1947
Mrs Fannie Meeks Lunenburg deceased June 12, 1955
Garland Mankins Aug. 1939 Baptized by Carl Davie Lunenburg
Emma Mankina Aug. 1939 Baptized by H.A.Lewis Lunenburg married Elza Byler Dec 6, 1936
Same person as Emma Byler page 10
Mr Tiford Melton Sept. 1926 Baptism Bland Massey Lunenburg absent member
Mrs Nacy Melton Lunenburg absent member
Mrs Lizzie Melton Lunenburg don't know where about
Mrs Harvie McCormick 9-7-1948 By Statement

70 REGISTER MEMBERS 71
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr Perry Neel Lunenburg Deceased Jan. 12, 1926
Jonnie Neel Baptism, Bland Massey Lunenburg don't know where about
Mrs Lizzie Neel Lunenburg Married John Melton, Sept. 19, 1926
Mr Joe Neel Sept. 6, 1948 by Statement Melbourne moved to another church
Mrs Joe Neel Sept. 6, 1948 by Statement Melbourne moved to another church
Marvin Neel Sept. 6, 1948 by baptism, Owen Harvell Melbourne
Mr Allen Neel Sept. 7, 1948 by Statement Melbourne Deceased July 4th 1966 and was
buried July at the Combs Cemetery
Mrs Allen Neel Sept. 7, 1948 by Statement Melbourne

72 REGISTER MEMBERS 73
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr Thomas O'neal Lunenburg Moved to another church
Mr Bin O'neal Sept. 1926 Baptism Bland Massey Lunenburg don't know where about
Mrs Allie O'neal July, 1926 Lunenburg don't know where about
Mrs Leona O'neal Sept. 1942 Baptism, Owen Harvell Lunenburg moved to another church 7-1-1950

74 REGISTER MEMBERS 75
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Bro. Edcar M. Phillips Dec.14, 1933 Guion
Mrs Gurtie Phillips Dec.14, 1933 Guion Deceased Feb 2, 1939
M.C. Pierceson Aug. 1937 Baptism, Carl Davis Lunenburg Deceased Feb 15, 1946

82 REGISTER MEMBERS 83
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr Eckles Richardson April, 1926 Lunenburg dismissed by letter 9-4-60
Mrs Pearlie Richardson April, 1926 Lunenburg deceased April 30 1953
Iva Richardson Aug. 10, 1929 Baptism, H.A. Lewis Lunenburg married Gilmore Adkisson Oct 2, 1932 page 5
Hattie Richardson Aug. 10, 1929 Baptism, H.A. Lewis Lunenburg married Troy Sims Nov. 28, 1937 page 90
Bethel Richardson Aug. 10, 1929 Baptism, H.A. Lewis Lunenburg dismissed by letter 9-4-60
Clary Reeves Baptism, H.A. Lewis Lunenburg absent member
married Grover Stevens July 19, 1939
Mr Sam Roberson Lunenburg
Mrs Eva Roberson Lunenburg ?? March 28, 1930

90 REGISTER MEMBERS 91
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr James Simes May 4, 1929 Lunenburg Deceased July 21, 1934
Mrs Tennie Sims May 4, 1929 By Baptism, H.A.Lewis Lunenburg
Maggie Sims Aug.9, 1929 By Baptism, H.A.Lewis Lunenburg Moved to another chruch
Vada Sims Aug.9, 1929 Baptism H.A.Lewis Lunenburg Married Chester Cook May 12, 1934 and
Grover Brownfield Sept. 23 193? (page 10)
Author Sims Aug.9, 1929 Baptism H.A.Lewis Lunenburg Deceased Aug. 13, 1942
Mr Joseph Sims Lunenburg By letter to another church Feby 13, 1944
Mrs Vernie Sims Lunenburg By letter to another church Feby 13, 1944
Mr Bill Sims Lunenburg deceased Aug. 1, 1926
Mrs Eliza Sims Lunenburg deceased Jan. 9, 1941
Mertie Sims Aug. 1939 Baptism, Carl Davis Lunenburg Marlin Wyatt Aug 14,1942
Mr Troy Sims 1936 Baptism, H.A.Lewis Melbourne moved to another church April 1, 1956
Mrs Hattie Sims Aug.10, 1929 Baptism, H.A.Lewis Lunenburg moved to another church April 1, 1956
Same person page 82 Hattie Richardson
Mrs Avis Sims Aug. 1936 Baptism, H.A.Lewis Melbourne
Mr Georg Sims Lunenburg
Mrs Doley Sims Lunenburg absent member
Mr Henry Sims Gid deceased at Cashmere, Wash., buried there
Mrs Hardy Sims Gid
Maye Sims Aug. 1942 Baptism, H.A.Lewis Melbourne married Eluis White Mar 4, 1946
same person as may white page 102
Press Sumner Oct.18, 1925 Lunenburg Deceased Aug. 15, 1929
Mrs Joyce Sumner Lunenburg active member
Thelma Sumner Lunenburg active member
Lorene Sumner Aug.10, 1957 Baptism Lunenburg
William Sumner Sept.18, 1960 Baptism H.A.Lewis Lunenburg

96 REGISTER MEMBERS 97
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Martha Twilley Sage
Jonnie H. Tinkley Lunenburg Deceased Dec. 6 1926
May Tinkley Lunenburg by Letter Jan. 6, 1956
Harm Tate Melbourne Deceased May 5, 1950
Martha Tate Melbourne Deceased Mar 29th 1965 at
Wenatchee, Wash
Homer Tate Aug. 1936 Baptism, H.A.Lewis Melbourne Sept. 6, 1948
Avis Tate Aug. 1936 Baptism, H.A.Lewis Melbourne moved to another church married
Homer Sims July 10, 1938 same
person Avis Sims page 90
Ovel Tate Baptism, H.A.Lewis Melbourne absent member
Tom B Tate Lunenburg Exclusion Jan. 10, 1930
Tennie Tate Lunenburg Join another church
Eldous Tate Sept.8, 1948 by Statement Melbourne
Mrs Eldous Tate Sept.7, 1948 by Statement Melbourne
Lois June Tate Sept.1, 1948 by baptism, Owen Harvell Melbourne by letter married to Homilton boy
same person Lois June Homilton page 44
Billie Tate Sept.6, 1948 by baptism, Owen Harvell Melbourne joined another church
Mrs Homer Tate Sept.6, 1948 by Statement Melbourne
Gegory Tate Sept.18, 1960 by baptism, H.A.Lewis Melbourne

100 REGISTER MEMBERS 101
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mrs Elsie Vaughn Aug, 1937 Baptism, Carl Davis Melbourne
Miss Gracie Vaughn Aug, 1937 Baptism, Carl Davis Melbourne

102 REGISTER MEMBERS 103
Name in Full Date of Admission How Admitted Residence Removal Date of Removal Transfer
Mr Spie Ward Sept. 1926 Baptism. Bland Massey Lunenburg Deceased Mar.18 1946
Mrs Debie Ward Sept. 1926 Lunenburg Deceased Oct 14, 1939
Mrs Tine Ward (Same person Tine Banning page 10) Lunenburg Deceased Sat. Oct. 20th 1962
buried Lunenburg Cemetery
Mr Fred Williams Aug 1936 Baptism. H.A. Lewis Lunenburg Gone to another church Nov 28 1954(Deceased)
Mrs Lois Williams Aug 1936 Baptism. H.A. Lewis Lunenburg Gone to another church Nov 1 1942
Mrs May White Aug 1942 Baptism H.A. Lewis Guion

116
REGISTER OF CLERKS

NAME DATE OF DATES IN CASE DATE OF
ELECTION OF REELECTION LEAVING OFFICE
J.B. HELMS JULY 19, 1925 NOV. 15, 1925
D.W. JENKINS NOV. 15, 1925 DEC. 18, 1926
J.H. TINKLE DEC. 18, 1926 JULY 16, 1927
SAM ROBERSON JULY 16, 1927 JULY , 1928
MAY TINKLE JULY , 1928 MAY 2, 1937
HATTIE RICHARDSON MAY 2, 1937 SEPT. 7, 1937 SEPT. 6, 1939
BETHAL RICHARDSON SEPT. 6, 1939 SEPT. 7, 1941 - JULY 14, 1942 JULY 17, 1943
HATTIE SIMS JULY 17, 1943 AUG. 27, 1944 AUG. 7, 1945
IVA ADKISSON AUG. 7, 1945 AUG. 9, 1946 JULY 16, 1947
LANEAL LEWIS JULY 16, 1947 *not a error both dates listed JULY 16, 1947
for Laneal Lewis leaving office MAR. 20, 1947
BETHEL RICHARDSON MAR. 20, 1947 AUG. 22, 1948 - AUG. 18, 1949 AUG. 29, 1950
VERA INEZ ADKISSON AUG. 29, 1950 AUG. 18, 1951 - SEPT. 7, 1952 AUG. 29, 1954
CLARA TATE ---- 28, 1954 SEPT. 8, 1955
MRS. IVA ADKISSON SEPT. 8, 1955
MRS. IVA ADKISSON SEPT.20, 1956 RELECTED IN 1957 TO SEPT 1958 SEPT. 6, 1958
MRS. SYBIL HARVELL SEPT. 6, 1958
MISS BETHEL RICHARDSON NOV. 1, 1959
CLARA TATE *no date listed

NAME DATE OF APPOINTMENT DATE OF LEAVING OFFICE

*no name listed JULY 17, 1925
JOHN H. MEEKS APRIL 30, 1932 DECEASED SEPT. 2, 1947
JOHN H. TINKLE JULY 19, 1925 DECEASED DEC. 6, 1956
BERT A. GIBBSON SEPT 7, 1937
TROY W. SIMS AUG. 30, 1947 MOVED TO ANOTHER CHURCH APRIL 1956

120
REGISTER OF ELDERS

NAME DATE OF APPOINTMENT DATE OF LEAVING OFFICE

Troy Sims was ordained as Deacon at Macedonia at a quarterly meeting on Aug. 30, 1947.
The Committee that ordained him was, Bro. H.A. Lewis, Bro. Owen Harvell and Bro. Monroe Wolfe.

The ordaining Committee that ordained Mr. Tinkle as deacon was Bro. H.A. Lewis, Bro. Bland Massey,
and Bro. E.E. Reid.

Bro. B.A. Gibson was ordained as Deacon Sept. 7, 1937 at Bethel Church. The ordaining Committee
was Bro. H.A. Lewis, Bro. Owen Harvell, Bro. Carl Davis.

Troy Simes and wife joined another church in Wash., April 1956. Troy was voted in for Deacon
in good standing.

132
RECORD OF BAPTISMS
NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF BAPTISM BY WHOM BAPTIZED PLACE OF MEMBERSHIP
1 Truman Ashlock Aug. 9, 1934 H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
2 Grace Ashlock Aug. 9, 1934 H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
3 Henry Ashlock
4 Mrs. Henry Ashlock
5 Clint Ashlock
6 Martha Ashlock Aug. 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
7 Robert Ashlock Aug. 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
8 Lawrence Ashlock Aug. 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
9 Gilmore Adkisson Apr. 19, 1909 Blane Massey
10 Iva Adkisson Oct. 17, 1910
Aug. 10, 1929 H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
11 Elza Byler Aug. 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
12 Emma Byler
13 Smith Brooks H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
14 R.A. Copeland
15 Mrs. R.A. Copeland
16 Bert Gibson May 4, 1885 John Crafton Macodina Freewill
17 Merry Gibson Jan. 13, 1889 John Crafton
18 Willie Gibson Dec. 10, 1907 Sept. 1926
19 Elick Grinage
20 Mrs Elick Grinage
21 Owen Harvell Sept. 12, 1908 Aug. 1925 Owen Love
22 Bozel Helms Bland Massie
23 Willie Jeffery
24 J.W. Jenkins
25 Mrs. J.W. Jenkins
26 Delbert Love
27 Earnie Lewis H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
28 Leneal Lewis H.A. Lewis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church

RECORD OF BAPTISMS
NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF BAPTISM BY WHOM BAPTIZED PLACE OF MEMBERSHIP
29 Ester Lewis August 1937 Carl Davies Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
30 J.H. Meeks Nov. 4, 1872 Hatley
31 Fannie Meeks June 12, 1874
32 Garland Maukin Aug., 1939 Carl Davis Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
33 Tilford Melton Sep., 1926 Bland Massey Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
34 Nancy Melton
35 Lizzie Melton
36 Perry Neel July 1864 Nov. 1876 Jack Taylor Knob Creek Methodist
37 Jennie Neel Bland Massey Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
38 Thomas O'Neal
39 Ben O'Neal Sept, 1926 Bland Massey Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
40 Allie O'Neal
41 Leona O'Neal Nov 23, 1913 Sept. 1942 Owen Harvell Bethal Freewill Baptist Church
42 Edgar Phillips Dec 10, 1872 1912 J.M. Rush Missionary, Hidden Creek
43 Gutie Phillips Jan 12, 1886 1912 J.M. Rush Missionary, Hidden Creek
44 M.C. Pierceson Aug, 1937 Carl Davies Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
45 G.E. Richardson Mar. 14, 1886 Oct. 1906 Crabtree Hall Chapel, Methodist
46 Pearlie Richardson Apr. 5, 1888 Sept. 1906 Crabtree Hall Chapel, Methodist
47 Bethel Richardson May 06, 1914 August 9, 1934 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
48 Clara Stevens August 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
49 Cara Reeves August 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
50 Sam Robersons
51 Eua Roberson
52 James Sims
53 Tennie Sims August 10, 1929 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
54 Vada Sims Mar. 12, 1912 August 10, 1929 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
55 Maggie Sims August 10, 1929 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
56 Arthor Sims August 10, 1929 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church

RECORD OF BAPTISMS
NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF BAPTISM BY WHOM BAPTIZED PLACE OF MEMBERSHIP
57 JOseph Sims
58 Vernie Sims
59 Bill Sims
60 Eliza Sims
61 Mertie Sims August 1939 Carl Davis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
62 Henry Sims Feb 11, 1891 1907 Taylor
63 Hardy Sims Oct 10, 1849 1924 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
64 Troy Sims Nov 27, 1914 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
65 Hattie Sims June 29, 1912 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
66 Press Sumner
67 Joyce Sumner
68 Thelma Sumner
69 Martha Twieley
70 J.H. Tinkle
71 May Tinkle
72 Avis Sims August 1939 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
73 May Sims May 23, 1926 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
74 George Sims
75 Dollie SIms
76 Harm Tate 1878 Sept. 8, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
77 Martha Tate 1884 1897 Brownlow Taylor Missionary
78 Homer Tate August 1936 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
79 Dual Tate H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
80 Tom Tate
81 Tennie Tate
82 Elsie Vaughn August 1937 Carl Davis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
83 Grace Vaughn August 1937 Car Davis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
84 Spy Ward September 1926 Bland Massey Bethel Freewill Baptist Church

RECORD OF BAPTISMS
NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF BAPTISM BY WHOM BAPTIZED PLACE OF MEMBERSHIP
85 Debie Ward
86 Tine Ward
87 Fred Williams Aug 1936 H.A.Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
88 Lois Williams Aug 1936 H.A.Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
89 Eldous Tate Oct 31, 1906 1926 King Preby.
90 Billie Tate Feb 2, 1936 Sept 8, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
91 Clara Tate Dec 18, 1915 Sept 7, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
92 Lois June Tate June 1934 Sept 7, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
93 Ruth Tate May 2, 1914 Sept 7, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
94 Syble Harvell April 5, 1914 1926 G.W. Howard Sandy Flat Christian
95 Wayne Harvell April 24, 1935 Sept 7, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
96 Daphene Harvell Aug 12, 1938 Sept 8, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
97 Arlis Helm Aug 7, 1931 Sept 8, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
98 Inez Adkisson APR 7, 1934 ___ 29, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
99 Joe Neel JULY 3, 1900 1925 H.A.Lewis Lyon Creek Freewill
100 Glassy Neel MAR 30, 1905 1931 Grandy Wade Missionary Baptist
101 Marvin Neel NOV 12, 1933 Sept 7, 1948 Owen Harvell Hall Chapel Methodist
102 Allen Neel JUN 18, 1885 OCT 1906 Crabtree
103 Unner Neel FEB 17, 1889 Crabtree
104 Rosa Constant MAR. 30, 1894 Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
105 Elvie Lewis JUNE 9, 1920 Sept 7, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
106 Jewel Lewis JUNE 9, 1920, JUNE 12, 1914 Sept 7, 1948 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
107 Eugene Hutchin DEC 2, 1932 NOV 1942 Garvin Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
108 Doris Jean Hutchins NOV 23, 1932 AUG 1, 1953 Owen Harvell Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
109 Lorene Sumner OCT 17, 1921 AUG 10, 1957 H.A. Lewis Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
110 Sam Colter 9-12-1892 1918 Mat Rush Knob Creek Methodist
111 Uallie Colter 5-4-1900 1916 Mat Rush Knob Creek Methodist

PAGE 148 PAGE 149
RECORD OF MARRIAGE RECORD OF MARRIAGE
MEN'S NAME MEN'S RESIDENCE WOMAN'S NAME WOMAN'S RESIDENCE BY WHOM MARRIED When Married Witness
Chester Cook Tuckerman Vada Smis(Sic) Tuckerman May 12, 1934 Maggie Simms
Arthor Sims Tuckerman Myrtle Brand Tuckerman June 29, 1938
Grover Brownfield Tuckerman Vada Cook Tuckerman September 28, 1935
Gilmore Adkisson Gid Iva Richardson Lunenburg H.A. Lewis October 02, 1932 Hattie Richardson,
Abbie Adkisson
Willie Jeffery Lunenburg Edna Denton Lunenburg November 06, 1932
Bill Gibson Lunenburg Eva Harvell Sage John M. Tinkle August 25, 1928
Oval Tate Melbourne Gracie Adkisson Gid Owen Harvell April 02, 1938 Floyd Lewis
Homer Sims Melbourne Avis Tate Melbourne July 10, 1938 Hattie and Troy Sims
Marlin Wayate Brackwell Mertie Sims Gid August 14, 1942
Troy Sims Gid Hattie Richardson Lunenburg John Tinkle November 28, 1937 Gilllmore and Iva Addisson
John Melton Brackwell Lizzie Neel Lunenburg Blan Massie Sept 17, 1926 (Sic)
Married in Church house
Tilford Melton Brackwell Nacy(Sic) Britton Lunenburg Nov 9, 1926 (sic)
Elzie Byler Emma Mankins Lunenburg December 09, 1936
Grover Steavens Guion Clara Reeves Lunenburg July 19, 1939
Spy Ward Lunenburg Tine Bannings Lunenburg Owen Harvell October 18, 1942
Earnie Lewis Sage Laneal Roach John Rigs December 27, 1941
James Stroud Easter Lewis Sage November __, 1942
Elvis White Guion May Sims Guion March 04, 1946
Harvy McComick Melbourne Rosa Constant Melbourne (No date entered)

PAGE 156
RECORD OF DEATHS
NAME DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH PLACE OF BURIAL
Bill Sims Aug. 1, 1926 Lunenburg Reeves Cemetery
R.A. Copland June 13, 1926 Lunenburg Combs
Press Summer August 15, 1929 Reeves Cemetary
Merry A. Grinage March 04, 1930 Gid Lewis Cemetary
Smith Brooks Dec. 9, 1932 Lunenburg Prat (sic) Cemetary
Jams (sic) Sims July 21, 1934
Alex Grinage May 11, 1936 Reeves Cemetary
Bertie Phillips Feb. 2, 1939 Guion Lyon Creek Cemetary
Debie Ward October 14, 1939 Lunenburg Lunenburg
Eliga Sims Jan 9, 1947 Gid Reeves Cemetary
Auther Sims Aug _, 1942
Clint Ashlock 1942
Mrs. M.E. Copland January 1944
M.C. Piercerson Feb. 15, 1946 Lunenburg Lunenburg
Spie Ward March 18, 1946 Lunenburg Lunenburg
Mr. John H. Meeks Sept. 2, 1947 Lunenburg Reeves
Mrs. Pearlie Richardson April 30, 1953 Lunenburg Combs Cemetary
Mrs. Fannie Meeks June 12, 1955 Corning Reeves
Mr. Perrie James Neal January 12, 1956 Melbourne Combs
Mr. J.H. Tinkle December 06, 1956 Corning, Ark
Mrs. Tine Ward Oct. __, 196_ Melbourne Lunenburg
Mrs. Mary Gibson November 10, 1964 Lunenburg Lunenburg
Mrs. Martha Tate March 29, 1965 Wenatchee, WA Reeves Cemetary

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 161

Sept. 19, 1925
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected a committee for the building of the
church house. The committee were. Bro. J.H. Tinkle, Chairman, Bro. B.A. Gibson Bro. G.W. Jenkins.
Bro. Basil(sic) Helms was elected to collect the donation.
On Sunday morning the following members were united with the church.
Mr and Mrs R.A. Copeland. Mr Press Sumner.
Bland Massey Mod.
Bazel(sic) Helms clerk.

Oct. 17, 1925
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The Clerk being absent. the reading of minutes
were omitted. The hand of fellowship was given. Dismissed from chruch Conference.
Bland Massey Mod.
Bazel Helms Clerk

Nov. 15, 1925
The Bethel Church met and held Conference Bro. Sumner and Bro. Jenkins was elected delegates
to go to the quarterly meeting at Pine Hill. Church was at peace
Bland Massey Mod.
Bazel Helms Clerk

162 MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS

Dec. 1925
The Bethel Church met in Confernece and the church was in peace. Bro. G.W. Jenkins was
elected Church Clerk. Mod. then open door of the Church Sister M.A. Grinage joined the church
and was received in full fellowship. Conference adjourned until next church day
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.

Jan. 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Church was at peace. The following delegates were
elected to the quarterly meeting. Mary Gibson, Bill Sims, no more business conference adjourned
until next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.

Feby. 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. The Mod. open the doors of
the church. Sister Nancy Briten joined. The courch passed a resolution to take the Lord Supper
and wash feet on Sat. night before the third Sunday in May and Sept.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk

Mar. 1926
The Bethel Chruch met in Conference. The church was at peace. No more buiseness(sic)
conference adjourned to meet again next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins, Clerk.

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 163

Apr. 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no business come before the
body. Conference adjourned meet again next chruch day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk

May. 1926
The Bethel Church me tin Confernece. The church was at peace. Delegates were elected to the
quarterly meeting at Lion Creek Bro. Bill Sims, Bro. B.A. Gibson. The door of the church was open
Bro. Elick Grinage joined the church. After preaching the church took the Lord Supper and was feet.
Conference adjourned to meet again next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk

June 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. A sick committee was
appointed. Bro. Bill Sims. Bro. B.A. Gibson Sister Mary Gibson Sister May Tinkle. Conference
adjourned until next chruch day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.
July 1926
The Chruch met in conference. The church was at peace. Sick committee reported no sickness.
new buisness(sic) was electing a pastor. Bro. Bland Massy was elected. Sister Allie Oneal joined
the Chruch. Conference adjourned to meet again church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.

164 MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS

Aug. 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Church was at peace. Bro. Tinkle was elected Mod.
Delegates were then elected for the quarterly meeting to meet at New Home No2. Bro. George Sims,
Bro. W. Sumner. were elected for the Delegates to the quarterly meeting. Sister Dollie Sims,
Sister N.E. Brittion wre Delegates to the assocation at New Home No.2. Willie Gibson joined
the church. No more buisness(sic) conference adjourned until next church day.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.
Sept. 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. The following trustee
was elected. Bro. George Sims. Bro. J.H. Meeks. Bro. B.A. Gibson. no more buisness(sic)
Conference adjourned to meet next church day. The following person united with the church
Bro. Ben O'neal. Bro. Tilford Melton, Bro. S.G. Ward. Sister S.G. Ward.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.
Oct. 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
Conference adjourned until next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.

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Nov. 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. The following ruling
elders were elected. Bro. S.G. Ward, Bro. B.A. Gibson. The following stewards were elected.
Bro. George Sims, Bro. Ben O'neal. Conference adjourned to meet again next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
G.W. Jenkins Clerk.
Dec. 18, 1926
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. Bro. S.G. Ward. Bro.
B.A. Gibson was ordained as Ruling elders. Brol J.H. Tinkle was appointed church Clerk to
take Bro. G.W. Jenkins place. Conference adjourned to meet next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
J.H. Tinkle Clerk
Jan. 15, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference and delegates were elected to the quarterly
meeting at Pool Chapel. Delegates were Bro. Sam Roberson, Bro. G.A. Gibson. Conference
adjourned to meet again the next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
J.H. Tinkle Clerk
March 20, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no other
buisness(sic) Conference adjourned.
Bland Massey Mod.
J.H. Tinkle Clerk

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April 17, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more
buisness(sic) Conference adjourned.
Bland Massey Mod. J.H. Tinkle Clerk
May 14, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Church was at peace. The following was
elected May Tinkle, Sam Roberson as delegates to go to the quarterly meeting at Pool Chapel.
Conference adjourned to meet next church day.
Bland Massey Mod.
J.H. Tinkle Clerk
June 19, 1926(sic)
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Church was at peace no more buisness(sic)
Conference adjourned.
Bland Massey Mod.
J.H. Tinkle Clerk
July 16, 1926(sic)
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Bro. John Tinkle elected Mod. Bro. Bland
Massey was elected pastor for another year. Bro. Sam Roberson was elected Clerk.
Bro. George Sims and Sam Roberson was elected delegates to go to the quarterly meeting
at Williamson Switch. Conference adjourned to meet some needed time.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk.
July 23, 1927
The Bethel Church was called in Conference by Bro. Massey July 23, to recommend
Bro. J.H. Tinkle, Sam Roberson for ordanation at quarterly meeting at Williamson Switch.
Conference adjourned
Bland Massey Moy.
Sam Roberson Clerk

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Aug. 20, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. Bro. Sam Roberson
elected Mod. G.E. Richardson and J.P. Sumner was elected delegates to go to the assocation(sic)
at Oak Grove. Ben O'neal. Tilford Melton elected Alternated. The Church voted that
Bro. Bland Massey rezine as pastor. Mod. appointed a committee to go see him. Bro. J.H. Meeks.
Bro. Spy Ward. Bro. Bert Gibson was the committee. Conference adjourned until some needed time.
Sam Roberson Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk.
Aug. 21, 1927
The Bethel Church was called in special conference. Bro. John Tinkle Mod. The committee
reported that Bro. Massey had rezine and church elected Bro. H.A. Lewis for pastor for the
coming year. Conference adjourned until some needed time.
John Tinkle Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk.
Oct. 1, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. Bro. and Sister
Press Sumner was elected delegates to the quarterly meeting at New Home No. 2. Conference
adjourned until next chruch day.
H.A. Lewis
Sam Roberson Clerk
Nov. 6, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk.

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Dec. 3, 1927
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk
Jan. 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. G.E. Richardson, Bro. George Sims
as delegates to quarterly meeting at Pine Hill. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk
Feby. 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk
March 1928
The Bethel Chruch met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk
April 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Sister Pearlie Richardson, Sister
Eva Roberson as delegates to quarterly meeting Bethel Chruch. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk
May 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk.

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June 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk.
July 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. H.A. Lewis for pastor another
year. Bro. Tom Tate and Bro. Perry Neel was elected delegates to quarterly meeting at Lyon
Creek. G.E. Richardson. Pres. Sumner was elected alternated. Conference adjourned to meet
some need time. May Tinkle elected clerk.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Sam Roberson Clerk
Aug. 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected. Bro. Richardson. Bro. Ben O'neal
as delegates to assocation(sic) at Pool Chapel. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Sept. 27, 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. Tom Tate. Sister Pearlie
Richardson as delegates to quarterely meeting at Bethel Chruch. Conference adjourned.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Oct. 6, 1928
The Bethel Chruch met in Conference. Church was at peace. no more buisness(sic)
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.

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Nov. 3, 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The Church was at Peace. no, more buisness.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Dec. 1, 1928
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected G.E. Richardson S.G. Ward as
delegates to quartely(sic) meeting at Pineville Church Conference adjourned to
meet some needed time.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
March 2, 1929
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. Perry Neel Bro. and Sister
G.E. Richardson as delegates to quartely(sic) meeting at Mount Edna. Bro. G.E. Richardson
was elected Steward. Conference adjourned to meet some needed time.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
May 4, 1929
The Bethel Chruch met in Conference. The Church was at peace. Bro. and Sister
Jim Sims united with the church. Conference adjourned until some needed time.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
June 1, 1929
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. James Sims, G.E. Richardson
as delegates Vada Sims. S.G. Ward alternated to the quartely(sic) meeting at Pool Chapel.
Conference adjourned until some needed time
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.

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Aug. 3, 1929
The Bethel Church met in Conference. J.H. Meeks was elected Mod. The Church was
at peace. Bro. Sam Roberson was elected pastor for the coming year. Conference adjourned
to meet some needed time.
J.H. Meeks Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk
Aug. 31, 1929
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. James Sims. Bro. George Sims.
Bro. Perry Neel as delegates to the assocation(sic) at Mt. Harmony church. Sister Dollie
Sims, Iva Richardson elected alternated. Sister Perlie Richardson, Arthor Sims were
elected delegates. Vada Sims, Fannie Meeks elected alternated to the quartely(sic)
meeting at Pine Hill Church. Conference adjourned.
Sam Roberson Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk
Nov. 2, 1929
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no. more buisness
Conference adjourned.
Sam Roberson Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Nov. 30, 1929
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. James Sims. Sister Eva Roberson
as delegates. Iva Richardson and Vada Sims as alternated to quartely meeting at Weaver
Chapel Chruch. Conference adjourned.
Sam Roberson Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.

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Jan. 4, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Charges was brought against Mr T.B.Tate for
offending Bro. and Sister Bert Gibson. Bro. J.H. Tinkle Bro. S.G. Ward was appointed to
go talk to Bro. Tate. Conference adjourned to wait for report of committee which is to
be Jan. 10.
Sam Roberson Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Jan. 10, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference to hear the report of committee which went to
see Bro. T.B. Tate. The Church voted and declared none fellwoship with Bro. T.B. Tate.
Conference adjourned until some needed time
Sam Roberson, Mod.
May Tinkle, Clerk.
Feby. 1, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The Church was at peace. No more buisness
Conference adjourned.
Sam Roberson, Mod.
May Tinkle, Clerk.
March, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Iva Richardson, Vada Sims as
delegates to quartely meeting at Bethel Church. no more buisness Conference adjourned.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
March 28, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Bro. J.H. Tinkle elected mod. Bro. Sam Roberson
ask to be excluded. Vote was taken and carried that he be excluded. The Church called
Bro. H.A. Lewis to pastor the church rest of the year. Conference adjourned until
some needed time.
J.H. Tinkle, Mod.
May Tinkle, Clerk.

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 173

March 29, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Bro. Joe Sims ask the Church to reckmond(sic)
him for licenses at the quartely meeting voted taken and carried that he be reckmended.
Conference adjourned until some needed time.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
April 5, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Church was at peace. no, more buisness
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
May 3, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no, more buisness
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
June 1, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected James Sims, Arthor Sims delegates,
B.A. Gibson, Perry Neel alternated to the quartely meeting at Weaver Chapel.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
July 5, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Church was at peace. no, more buisness,
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.

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Aug. 2, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. elected Bro. H.A. Lewis to pastor church
another year. Maggie Sims, Perry Neel was elected delegates. Vada Sims, Iva Richadson
elected alternated to the quartely meeting at Pool Chapel Church.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
May Tinkle, Clerk
Sept. 7, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected James Sims Josey Sumner as
delegates to the assocation at Bethel Church. Conference adjourned
until some needed time.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Oct. 4, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. no, more buisness
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Nov. 1, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Fannie Meeks, Verna Sims, as
delegates to quartely meeting at New Home No.2 Conference adjourned to meet again some needed time.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk
Dec. 6, 1930
The Bethel Church met in Conference. The church was at peace. No, more buisness
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
May Tinkle, Clerk

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Jan. 3, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference no buisness come before the body. The church
was at peace. Conference adjourned until some needy time
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark(sic)
Jan. 31, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was at peace. no buisness come
before the body. Conference adjourned until next reglar(sic) meeting day.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark
Feb 28, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The folling(sic) delegates was elected to the
quately(sic) meeting. When convence with Weaver Chapel. Joseph Sims G.E. Richardson. The
church was at peace Conference adjourned untill next regular meeting day.
H.A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Cleark.
April 4, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. Church was at peace no buisness come before
the body conference adjourned till next regular meeting day.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark
May 2, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected James Sims and Vada Sims as delegates
to the quartely meeting at Pine Hill, begin and fri night before 5th Sun in May, 1931
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark
June 6, 1931 Bethel Church meet in Conference. Church was at peace Willie Jeffery joined the
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Aug 28, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Iva Richardson and Maggie Sims was
elected delegates to the quartely meeting in Aug 1931 at Bethel Church.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Cleark
Sept. 5, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Willie Jeffery, Mrs Martha Twilley as
delegates to go to the association at Weavers Chapel Sept 9. The church was at peace. conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark.
Oct 30, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was at peace. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark.
Oct 31, 1931
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was at peace. Maggie Sims and
Hattie Richardson was elected delegate to the quartely meeting at New Home Nov 2 Perry Neal
and Spy Ward was elected alternates. no more buisness conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Cleark
Jan 2, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was at peace. Pearlie Richardson
and Fannie Meeks was elected delegates to quartely meeting at Lyons Creek Jan 29 to 30.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark

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Feb 6, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in conference. We decided to elect another Stured(sic) at next
conference in George Sims place. and make another new Roll of offerces(sic). Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Cleark
Mar 5, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. Elected Willie Jeffery as Sturd(sic). The Mod. A
ppointed and investgate(sic) commette(sic) as folling(sic). Perry Neal, G.E. Richardson,
Willie Jeffery, Fannie Meeks, Pearlie Richardson, Martha Twelly. Conference awaites for a
report of the commette.
H.A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Cleark
April 2, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The Church was at peace. two of the comette(sic)
reported church fellow Ship good. Conference awaites for the report of rest commette.
H.A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Clerk
April 30, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. the church was at peace. Pearlie Richardson
and Hattie Richardson was elected as delegates to the quartely meeting at Bethel Church in May.
Josphs(sic) Sims and Eliza Sims was elected alternates. elected Bro. J.H. Meeks as deacons. 15
members present. conference awaites for the report of the commette
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark

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June 4, 1932.
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was at peace. The investgaten(sic)
commette(sic) was discharge The church voted that all members hadnt been present in a year their
name be left on the old roll. New roll roll(sic) be wrote our, 15 members present.
conference closed.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark
July 2, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in conference. The church was at peace. elected Sis. Martha Twilley
Bro Smith Brooks as delegates to the quartely meeting at Pools Chapel begin on Fri night before
5th Sun in Aug. elected B.A. Gibson and Peary Neal as alternates. conference adjourned
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark
Sept 4, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. the church was at peace. Smith Brooks and G.E.
Richardson was elected as degilates(sic) to the association at Balves Chapel begin on Fri night
before second Sun. in Sept. Bro. H.A. Lewis was called to pastor the chruch another year.
H. A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Cleark
Oct 1, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was at peace. Perry Neel and Willie
Jeffery was elected delegates to the quartely meeting. At Weavers Chapel in last of Oct.
Conference adjourned
H.A. Lewis Mod
May Tinkle Cleark

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Dec 31, 1932
The Bethel Church meet in conference. The church was at peace. G.E. Richardson
J.H. Meeks was elected delegates to the quartely meeting at Mt Harmeny Church last of Jan, 1933
Hattie Richardson, J.H. Tinkle was elected alternets(sic) 9 members was present.
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Cleark
Feby. 4, 1933.
The Bethel Church meet in Conference the church was at peace. no, buisness come before
the body conference adjourned with 9 members present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
March 4, 1933
Bethel Church. We the Freewill Babtist(sic) meet in Conference The Church was at peace,
no buisness conference ajourned(sic) with 9 members present. to meet again April 1.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Church Clerk.
April 1, 1933.
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Bro. Perry Neal and Sister Hattie
Richardson as delegates and Sisters Iva Adkisson and Thelma Sumner as alternates to go to
the quarterly meeting which convence with New Home Church on Friday night before the fifth
Sunday in April. no other buisness conference ajouned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Church Clerk.

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May 6, 1933
The Bethel Church meet in regular conference. The church was at peace. 9 member
present. There being no buisness Conference ajourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Maye(sic) Tinkle Church Clerk
June 6, 1933
The Bethel Church meet in Conference the church was at peace. no buisness come before
the body. There was 8 members present. Conference ajourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Maye Tinkle, Church Clerk
July 1, 1933.
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was a peace. Bros. Perry Neal and
J.H. Tinkle was elected delegates to represent us at the quartery meeting when conference with
Bethel Church. the last of July. Conference ajourned with 6 members present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Maye Tinkle, Church Clerk
Aug. 12, 1933
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. and elected Sister Pearly Richardson and Maye
Tinkle as delegates to go to the assoication(sic) which will be with Mr Harmony Church in
Sept. The church called Bro. H.A. Lewis for the pastor for another year. Conference
ajourned with 7 members present.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Church Clerk.

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Oct. 12, 1933.
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Sisters Iva Adkisson and Hattie Richardson
as delegates to go to the quarterly meeting which will be with Pine Hill Church the last of Oct.
The church voted that Bro. Joe Sims preach for one year before he was ordained. Conference closed
with 9 members present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Church Clerk.
Dec. 14, 1933
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Bro. Perry Neal and Sister Joyce Sumner
as delegates to represent us at the quarterly meeting when convenue with Bethel Church.
Dec. 29. Bro. and Sister E.M. Phillips joined the church. no other buisness Conference ajourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Church Clerk.
Jan. 6, 1934
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. the church was at peace no buisness conference
ajourned with 8 member present
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Church Clerk.
Feby. 3, 1934
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The Church was at peace, there being no buisness
Conference ajourned with 8 members present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Maye Tinkle Church Clerk.

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March 3, 1934,
The Bethel Church meet in Conference there being 8 members present. the church was
at peace. no buisness Conference ajourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle, Church Clerk.
March. 31, 1934,
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected delegates to the quarterly meeting at
New Home the last of April Dilegates was. Bro. E.M. Phillips and sister Elizie Sims alternates
was: Sisters Meeks and Hattie Richardson the Church ask that Bro. E.M. Phillips be licened(sic)
to preach. Conference ajourned to meet next regular Church day.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
May. 5, 1934
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The Church was at peace. no buisness Conference
ajourned with 9 members being present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
June 2, 1934
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. The church was at peace. no buisness Conference
ajourned with 10 member present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 183

July 22, 1934.
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Sister Martha Twelly and Bro. B.A.
Gibson as delegates to the quarterly meeting when convence with Pool Chapel Church July 28. no
other buisness Conference ajourned.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Sept. 1, 1934
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and called Bro. M.A. Wolfe to pastor the church.
and elected Bros. E.M Phillips Truman Ashlock as delegates to the association. and Bros.
G.E. Richardson and B.A. Gibson was elected delegates to the quarterly meeting when it meet with
Weaver Chapel Church the last of Sept. Conference Closed with 15 members present.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Dec. 1, 1934
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Bros. Truman Ashlock and G.E. Richardson
as delegates and Bros. B.A. Gibson and Clent Ashlock as alternates to go to the quarterly meeting
the last of Dec. when Convence with Pine Hill Church. Conference ajourned.
M.A. Wolfe Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Jan. 5, 1935
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. the right hand fellowship was taken the church
was at peace. no buisness Conference ajourned.
M.A. Wolfe Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.

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March. 2, 1935
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Owen Harvell and Hattie Richardson as
delegates and Bros. Clent Ashlock and J.H. Meeks as alternates to represent us at the quarterly
Conference at Bethel Church the last of March. The Church ask that E.M. Phillips be ordained to
preach the gospil conference closed with 12 member present.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
June 1, 1935
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Bros. Henry Ashlock and Gillmore
Adkisson as delegates to the quarterly meeting at New Home the last of June no other buisness
Conference closed with 12 member present
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Aug. 3, 1935
The Bethel Church was called in Conference and elected Bro. H.A. Lewis to pastor the church.
the church was at peace. Conference closed with 11 members present.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Aug. 31, 1935
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected delegates to association at Coffeeman Church.
Bros. Clent Ashlock, G.E. Richardson, and J.H. Tinkle was delegates. Bros. Henry Ashlock and G.E.
Richardson the delegates to the quarterly meeting which meets at Pine Hill. Confernece closed with
9 memberes presents.
E.M. Phillips Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 185

Sept. 14, 1935
The Bethel Church was called in Conference and Bro. Owen Harvell ask the church to
reckmend him to be licened(sic) to preach. no other buisness Conference closed.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Nov. 2, 1935
The Bethel Church meet in Conference the church was at peace. no buisness Conference
Closed with 14 members present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Nov. 30, 1935
The Bethel Church mwas called in Conference and elected Bros. Clent Ashlock and B.A. Gibson
as delegates and Bros. G.E. Richardson and Gillmore Adkisson as alternatew. to the quarterly
meeting. E.M. Phillips, J.H. Meeks and G.E. Richardson was the Commeette(sic) appointed to
examine Bro. Henry Ashlock for licens(sis) to preach. No other buisness
Conference Closed with 14 members present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
Jan. 4, 1936
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and Bro. E.M. Phillips gave the report of the
Commeette that Bro. Henry Ashlock was eligable for licens to preach for one year no other
buisness Conference Closed with 10 members being present.
J.H. Tinkle Mod.
May Tinkle, Clerk.

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Feby. 29, 1936
The Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Bro G.E. Richardson and B.A. Gibson
as delegates and Henry Ashlock was the alternate to go to the quarterly meeting when it meets
with Weaver Chapel Church the last of March. no other buisness
Conference closed with 12 members present.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
May Tinkle Clerk.
May 2, 1937
Free will Baptist at Bethel Church meet in Conference the church was at peace.
Hattie Richardson was elected church cleark for the remaning of the year. and desided to
use the same delegates that was elected in Nov. to go to the quartely conference at
Allen Chapel in May. no other buisness Conference closed meet again in June
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Hattie Richardson Cleark.
Aug. 29, 1937
Free Will Baptist at Bethel meet in conference church was at peace. Emma Byler and
Lois Williams was elected delegates to the quartely conference when convence at Bethel in
Aug. G.E. Richardson and B.A. Gibson was elected alternate no other buisness
conference adjourned untill next regular meeting day.
J.H. Meeks Mod.
Hattie Richardson Clerk

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 187

Sept. 7, 1937
The Free Will Babtist(sic) at Bethel meet in Conference. The Right hand of fellow
ship was taken. the church was at peace. Homer Tate and T. Neal was elected as delegates.
Bethel Richardson and J.H. Meeks was elected alterates to attend the asociation(sic) at
Pool Chapel Ch. on Sept. 10, 1937
Hattie Richardson was relected(sic) as church cleark B.A. Gibson was elected for
a Deacon. Bro. Owne Harvelle was called to pastor the church another year. The following
commette was appointed to examine some of the members who was not living right or gone to
another church. About how their name should appear on the church record. Lois Williams
MMery Ashlock and Gilmore Adkisson were the commettee. no other buisness conference closed.
H.A. Lewis Mod
Hattie Richardson Cleark.
Oct. 24, 1937
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel Church. meet in conference. The minutes of last
conference were read and approved. the church was at peace. The member ship commettee reported
that Martha Ashlock and Lawerance Ashlock was back sliders. The other members being in good
standing. Iva Adkisson and Fred Williams was elected as delegates Gilmore Adkisson Lois Williams
as alterntes(sic). to the quartely conference at New Home in Oct. Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson Mod.
Hattie Richardson Cleark

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Jan. 1, 1938
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference Bethel Richardson and Gilmore Adkisson
was elected as delegates B.A. Gibson and Willie Jeffery was elected alternates for the quartely
conference at Weaver Chapel. in Jan. Conference adjourned.
Owen Harvell Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark
May 1, 1938
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference. and elected B.A. Gibson and
Gilmore Adkisson as delegates, G.E. Richardson and Troy Sims a alternates to quartely conference
at Weaver Chapel Church in May. no other buisness Conference adjourned.
Owen Harvell Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark
July 2, 1938
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel church meet in Conference. The church was at peace.
Troy Sims Homer Tate was elected at delegates. Avis Tate Martha Twillie as alternates to the
quartely Conference in July. Conference adjourned.
Owen Harvell Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark
Sept. 3, 1938
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel C. meet in conference. the church was at peace.
Owen Harvell was called for pastor. Troy Sims and Gilmore Adkisson was elected as delegates
Bethel Richardson and Avis Tate as alternates to the asociation at Macodina Church in Sept.
Conference closed.
J.H. Meeks Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark

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Oct 2, 1938
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference the Ch. was at peace. Homer Tate
and Martha Twilly was elected a delegate Easter Lewis and Bethel Richardson as alternates to
the quartely conference at Pine Hill in Oct. Conference adjourned.
Owen Harvelle Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark
Dec 31, 1938
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference the Church was at peace. Troy
Sims and Gilmore Adkisson was elected as delegates. Hattie Sims and G.E. Richardson was
elected as alternates to the quartely conference at Macodina Church in Jan.
Owen Harvelle Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark.
April 9, 1939
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference Oval Tate and Gilmore Adkisson
was elected as delegates Homer Tate and G.E. Richardson was elected as alternates to the
quartely conference at Allens Chapel in April. Conf. Adjourned
Owen Harvell Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark.
July 2, 1939
We Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference and elected Emma Byler and Fannie
Meeks as delegates Bethel Richardson and Gilmore Adkisson as alternates to the quartely
conference. At Bethel in July. No other buisness Conference adjourned.
Owen Harvell Mod
Hattie Sims Cleark

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Aug. 1939
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference and elected Elzia Byler and
Garland Mankins as delegates G.E. Richardson and Iva Adkisson as alternates to the assocation
at Allens Chapel in Sept.
Owen Harvell Mod.
Hattie Sims Cleark
Sept. 6, 1939
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference and elected Bethel Richardson
as Church cleark. Owen Harvelle was elected as pastor. Conference adjourned.
J.H. Meeks Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark
Sept 30, 1939
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference the church was at peace.
Myrtie Sims and Elzia Byler was elected as delegates Gilmore Adkisson and wife was elected as
alternates to the quartely Conference at New Home No 2. in Oct.
Owen Harvell Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark.
Dec 2, 1939
We the Free Will Bablist(sic) at Bethel meet in Conference . The church was at peace.
Willie Jeffery and Garland Mankins was elected delegates Mertie Sims and Eckles Richardson
was elected alternates to the quartely confrence at Maccodina Church in Dec. 22 to 24.
Owen Harvell Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 191

Mar 2, 1940
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Brol Willie
Jeffery and Garland Mankins as delegates Eckle Richardson and Elzie Byler as alternats(sic)
to the quartely conference at Macodina in March. Conference adjourned.
Bro Owen Harvelle Mod
Bethel Richardson Cleark
June 1, 1940
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference and elected Gilmore Adkisson and
Troy Sims as delegates and Garland Mankins and Mertie Sims as alternates to the quartely
Conference at Pools Chapel in June. Conference Adjourned
Owen Harvelle Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark
Aug 20, 1940
Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Bro. H.A. Lewis for pastor. Elzie Byler
and Troy Sims as delegates Easter Lewis Mertie Sims as alternate to the assocition in Sept at
Ballew Chapel. Conference Adjourned.
Owen Harvelle Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark
Sept 22, 1940
Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Willie Jeffery and Easter Lewis as delegates.
Gilmore Adkisson Owen Harvelle as alternates to the quartely conference at Weaver Chapel in
Sept. Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark

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Nov 2 1940
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference the church was at peace, no
buisness Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark
Nov. 30 1940
We the Free Will Babtist meet in Conference. Minutes of last meeting was read and
aproved(sic). we elected Easter Lewis and Bethel Richardson as delegates Gilmore and Iva
Adkisson as alternates to the quartely confernece at Black Land Chapel in Dec.
Conference adjourned
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark
Jan 4, 1941
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference. the church was at peace. There has
been some improvement made on the church house. Cost of roofing and nails were $36.22 two
lamps for the church house cost $9.90 two window lights 30 cents lamp glob and mandles 70
cents oil for the lamps 19 cents total $47.31 no other buisness conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Moderater
Bethel Richardson Cleark.
March 1, 1941
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference. the church was at peace.
Gilmore Adkisson and Easter Lewis was elected delegates Iva Adkisson and Garland Mankin as
alternates to the quartely conference at Black Land Chapel in March. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark

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April 5, 1941
We the Free Will Babtist meet in Conference the church was at peace. no buisness come
before the body. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod
Bethel Richardson Cleark
May 3, 1941
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference the church was at peace. no
buisness come before the body. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark
May 31, 1941
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference the church was at peace. We
elected Troy Sims and Fred Williams as delegates Gilmore Adkisson and Tine Bannings as a
lternates to the quartely Conference at Bethel in June Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Cleark
Aug 9, 1941
We the Free Will Babtist at Bethel Meet in Conference and elected Bro. H.A. Lewis as
Pastor for the coming year. we elected Troy and Hattie Sims as delegates Gilmore and Iva
Adkisson as alternates to the quartely conference paid pastor last year $20.05.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod
Bethel Richardson Cleark

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Sept. 7, 1941
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected. H.G. Adkisson Iva Adkisson as delegates,
Mary Gibson alt. to go to the association at Mt Harmony. Bethel Richardson was relected clerk
for another year. Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk.
Nov. 1941
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected G.E. Richardson Fred Williams as
delegates. Troy Sims and Gilmore Adkisson atl. quartely meeting at Pine Hill.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk
Dec. 6, 1941
The Bethel Church met in Conference no buisness come before the body
conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk
Feby. 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Church was at peace no more buisness
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk
Mar. 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. and sister Elza Byler Delegates.
H.G. Adkisson and G.E. Richardson alternated. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 195

Apr. 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference Church was at peace. no more buisness
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk.
May. 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Elza Byler and Gilmore Adkisson as
delegates. G.E. Richardson. S.G. Ward as alternated Confernece adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk
July, 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference. pastor and clerk were elected for the coming year.
Bro. H.A. Lewis pastor. Bethel Richardson Clerk. Paid pastor #22.75 last year.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk
Aug. 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference and Troy and Hattie Sims elected as Delegates,
Earnie and Leneal Lewis elected alternated to quartely meeting at Pool Chapel
Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson, Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk.
Sept. 6, 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected. G.E. Richardson Gilmore Adkisson
as delegates, Earnie Lewis and Elza Byler as alternated assocation at Pine Hill.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk.

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Nov. 1942
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Earnie Lewis and S.G. Ward as delegates.
Mary Gibson and Bethel Richardson as alt. to quartely meeting at Macedonia. Mod. ask the
Clerk to write by Lois Williams name gone to another church.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk
Jan. 2, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected E.M. Phillips and Troy Sims as delegates
Gilmore Adkisson and Hattie Sims as alt. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk
April 3, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference new buisness was talking of taking all church in
Polk Bayou assocation into the quartely meeting. It was to be decided on in May.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk
May. 1, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference Church voted to take all the churches in the
assocation into the quartely meeting. Owen Harvell. Gilmore Adkisson were elected Delegates,
to quartely meeting at Weaver Chapel. Conference Adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Bethel Richardson, Clerk

MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS 197

July 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Bro. H.A.Lewis was elected pastor. Hattie Sims
elected Clerk. The Church then decided to try to straighten up church book. Owen Harvell,
E.M. Phillips Martha Twilley were appointed as a Committee to go talk to the members who are
not living as they should. A new church roll was made and the names of members not living
as they should are left on old roll. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk.
Aug. 8, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Troy Sims and Gilmore Adkisson as
delegates E.M. Phillips and G.E. Richardson as alt. to quartely meeting at Ballew Chapel.
Conference adjourned.
Owen Harvell, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk
Sept. 5, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference. G.E. Richardson and Gilmore Adkisson were
elected delegates. Troy Sims and Hattie Sims elected Alter. to the assocation at Weaver
Chapel we made up the $4.00 to send with letter to assocation. Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk.
Oct. 17, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected. G.E. Richardson Troy Sims as delegates.
Gilmore Adkisson and Bethel Richardson as alt.to quartely meeting at Allen Chapel. Owen Harvell
then gave a brief report of some church members he talked with. and ask address of some
other members. Conference adjoined.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk.

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Nov. 21, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference. Bro. Owen Harvell on the committee gave a report
on some of the members who he had __ to. Some wished for their name to be kept on the roll.
Some claimed to back slide and ask the church to drop their name. Bro. McPearson wanted to
make his acknowledgement to the church. The church set the 3rd. Sat. for him to come to
the church. The Clerk was to make a new roll of all the active members and write beside
the name of each person why their name did not appear on new roll.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Hittie Sims, Clerk.
Dec. 18, 1943
The Bethel Church met in Conference. to give the member chance to make acknowledgement.
Bro. Owen hadn't got to talk to the member. So the committee ask for another month.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk
Jan. 16, 1944
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Troy Sims Earnie Lewis as delegates.
Bethel Richardson, and Leneal Lewis as alt. to quartely meeting at Bethel Church.
Conference Adjourned.
B.A.Gibson, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk.
Feby. 13, 1944
The Bethel Church met in Conference we received a letter from Bro. Joe Sims and wife
asking for their church letter. They joined New Home Church No.1.
Conference Adjourned.
B.A. Gibson, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk.

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April 16, 1944
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Troy Sims and Gilmore Adkisson as delegates.
Bro. and Sister Earnie Lewis as alt at new home no 2. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk

July 23, 1944
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. and Sister Gilmore Adkisson
delegates. Bro. and Sister Leneal Lewis as alt. to quarterly meeting at Pool Chapel.
Confernece Adjourned.
B.A. Gibson, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk

Aug. 27, 1944
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. H.A. Lewis as pastor,
Hattie Sims as Clerk. Troy Sims and Earnie Lewis as elected delegates. Hattie Sims and
Leneal Lewis as alt. to the _issocation(sic) at Black Land Chapel.
Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk

Oct 14, 1944
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bethel Richardson and Gilmore Adkisson
as Delegates. Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Lewis Alt to quarterly meeting at Weaver Chapel Church.
Troy Sims, Earnie Lewis, Bethel Richardson was appointed Committe to raise money for repair
of the church huse. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod.
Hattie Sims, Clerk

200 MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS

Dec. 17, 1944
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. Earnie Lewis and wife as delegetes.
Bro Gilmore Adkisson and wife as alt to quarterly meeting at Pine Hill. The Committee gave a
report of #105.47 for repair of church house.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, Mod
Hattie Sims, Clerk

April 22, 1945
The Bethal Church met in Conference and elected Bro. Earnie Lewis and wife as Delegates.
Bro. Troy Sims and wife as alt. to quarterly meeting at Pine Hill.
Conference adjourned.
B.a. Gibson, mod.
Hattie Simms, Clerk

July 4, 1945
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Troy Sims and G.E. Richardson as delegates.
Gilmore Adekisson and wife as alt to qurterly meeting at macedonia.
Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson, mod
Hattie Sims, Clerk.

Aug. 9, 1945
The Bethel Church met in conference and elected Bro. H.A. Lewis as Pastor, Iva Adkisson as
clerk for coming year. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, mod.
Iva Adkisson, Clerk

Sept 2, 1945
The Bethel Church met in conference at new Home no 2. and elected G.E. Richardson and
Troy Sims as delegates. Gilmore Adkisson and Hattie Sims as alt. to the assocation at Love
Divine Curch.
Conference Adjourned
H.A. Lewis, mod
Iva Adkisson, Clerk

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Sept 15, 1945
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected Bro. Henry Sims and Mary Gibson as
Delegates. Gilmore Adkisson and Troy Sims as alt to quaterly meetings at Bethel.
Conference adjourned.
B.A. Gibson, mod.
Iva Adkisson, Clerk

Nov. 17, 1945
The Bethel Church met in Conference and elected G.E. Richardson Treasurerman of
the Church. no more buisness Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, mod.
Iva Adkisson, Clerk

Dec. 16, 1945
The Bethel Church meet in Conference. And desided to keep the same delegts that
were elected for last quarterly Conference. Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis, mod.
Iva Adkisson Cleark.

Mar. 17, 1946
We the Freewill Babtist at Bethel meet in Conference and elected Earnie and Laneal
Lewis for delegates Hattie and Troy Sims as alternates at the quarterly conference in March
at New Home.
Conference adjourned.
H.A. Lewis mod
Iva Adkisson Cleark

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We the Free Will Babtist worship at Bethel Church met in conference. And elected Bro. Carl
Davis for pastor another year. Iva Adkisson was elected cleark and appointed Bro. Owen
Harvelle Bro Bert Gibson and Iva Adkisson as committee to see the member who are not
attending church. Troy Sims was elected treasureman for a year. Bro H.A. Lewis promised
to be in the revival next year.
Gilmore Adkisson Troy Sims was elected deleg-- pearlie Richardson Hattie Sims was
elected alt. the association at New Home in Sept. paid pastor $87.96 paid Bro Carl Davis
$52. paid local preacher __ total of $153.72

Conference adjourned until some needy --
H.A. Lewis mod.
Iva Adkisson Cleark

203 MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS
Sept 22, 1946
We the Free Will Babtist Worship at Bethel Church met in conference. Elected Bro. G.E.
Richardson and Bro. Gilmore Adkisson as delegates, Hattie and Troy Sims as alternates to the
quarterly conference at Mt Harmony Church last of Sept.
B.A. Gibson Mod.
Iva Adkisson Church Cleark

Dec. 14, 1946
We the Free Will Babtist worshiping at Bethel Church met in conference. Elected Hattie
and Troy Sims as delegates. Bethel Richardson and Gilmore Adkisson and as alternates to the
quarterly conference at Allene Chapel last of Dec. Conference adjourned until some needy time.
Carl Davis Mod.
Iva Adkisson C. Cleark.

March 15, 1947
We the Free Will Babtist worshiping at Bethel in church conference. Elected Eckle
Richardson and pearlie Richardson as delegates, Troy Sims and Hattie Sims as alternates to
quarterly conference at pools Chapel in March. Conference adjourned until some needy time.
Carl Davis, mod.
Iva Adkisson church cleark

204 MEETINGS OF CHURCH OFFICERS

June 14, 1947
We the Free Will Babtest worshiping at Bethel Church meet in Conference and elected Bro.
Gilmore Adkisson and Bro. G.E. Richardson as delegates Bro. Troy Sims and Bro. Earnie Lewis as
alternated to the quartely conference at Weavers Chapel last of June.
Elder Carl Davis Mod.
Iva Adkisson Church Clerk
July 16, 1947
We the Free Will Babtist worshiping at Bethel Church meet in Conference.
Called for pastor Carl Davis. Elected Earnie Lewis for treasurman. Elected Leneal
Lewis Church Clerk. Elected Leneal Lewis and P.T. Neal delegates to the quartely conference
at Macedonia Church in Aug. Troy Sims and Gilmore Adkisson as alternates if needed. Elected
G.E. Richardson and Hattie Sims as delegates for the association at the Island Church below
Newport. Iva Adkisson and Bethel Richardson alternates if needed.
Elected Troy Simes as Decaons of the Church and ask for him to be ordaned at the
quartely meeting ask for the quately meeting Ask for the association in the letter.
Agreed to keep the same 3 church commette which is B.A. Gibson and Elder Owen Harvell
and Iva Adkisson. paid pastor during year of 1947 $126.45
Paid Bro. H.A. Lewis $21.00
Church Cleark Iva Adkisson
Elder Carl Davis Mod.

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November 16, 1947
We the free will Babest worshiping at Bethel Church. meet in Conference and elected
Bro. Gilmore Adkisson and Bro. Earnie Lewis as delegates and Bro. G.E. Richardson and Sister
Iva adkisson as alternates to the quartely Conference at Keylon Chapel Lacrosse Church last
of November
Elder Carl Davis Mod.
Leneal Lewis Church Clerk
Feb. 15, 1948
Troy Sims and Sister Hattie Sims as delegates and Bro. Gilmore Adkisson and Bro. Ernie Lewis as
alternats to the quartely Confenence at Mount Vernon last of Feb.
Elder Carl Davis Mod.
Leneal Lewis Church Clerk
March 20, 1947
We the free will Baptist Church worshiping at Bethel met in Conference on March 20 and
elected Bro. Gilmore Adkisson as treasureman. and Bethel Richardson as Church Clerk. no other
buisness conference adjourned untell some needed time.
Elder Carl Davis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Church Clerk

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May 15, 1948
We the free will baptist church worshiping at Bethel Church met in Conference and elected
Bro. G.E. Richardson Sister Hattie Sims as delegates. Bro. Gilmore Adkisson and Troy Sims as
alternated to quartely meeting at Weaver Chapel Conference adjourned until some needed time.
Bro. Carl Davis, Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk
Aug. 22, 1948
We the free will baptist church worshiping at Bethel met in Conference on Aug. 22, and
elected Bro. and Sister G.E. Richardson as delegates. Bro. Gilmore Adkisson and Sister Mary
Gibson as alternated to quartely meeting at Bethel. Elected Bro. Carl Davis for pastor,
Bethel Richardson was re-elected as Treasureman. no. other buisness came before the body
Conference adjourned untill some needed time.
B.A. Gibson Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk
Sept. 6, 1948
We the free will baptist church worshiping at Bethel met in Conference to relect a pastor
as Bro. Davis cannot take the call Bro. Owen Harvell was elected pastor. Sister Syble Harvell
Inez Adkisson was elected Delegates Sister Hattie Sims Bro. Gilmore Adkisson was elected alt.
to the assocation at Pool Chapel Bro. Davis and Bro. Herman Lewis is to help in the revival
this coming year. no other buisness conference adjourned until some needed time. Paid pastor
$152.90 the past year. paid Bro. Lewis $35 Owen Harvell $20 for helping in revival.
Bro. Carl Davis Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk

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Oct. 24, 1948
We the free will Bapt. Church worshiping at Bethel met in Conference on Oct. 24 and
elected Bro. G.E. Richardson and Sister Elvie Lewis as delegates. Sister Hattie Sims and
Bro. Wayne Harvell as alternated to quarterly meeting at Mt Harmony Church. Conference
adjourned until some needed time.
B.A. Gibson acting Mod.
Bethel Richardson Church Clerk.
Jan. 2, 1949
We the free will Bapt. Church worshiping at Bethel met in Conference on Jan. 2 and
elected Bro. H.G. Adkisson and Bro. Ernie Lewis as delegates. Sister Leneal Lewis and Sister
Hattie Sims as alternated to quartely meeting at Ballews Chapel Church on Jan. 28, Conference
adjourned until some needed time.
Bro. Owen Harvell Mod.
Bethel Richardson Church Clerk
(April 30)
(May 1)
The Bethel Church met in Conference April 30 the church was at peace. Bro. Elvie Lewis,
Sister Jewel Lewis was elected Delegates. Bro. Ernie Lewis, Bro. Gilmore Adkisson was elected
alternated to represent us at the quartely meeting when convene at Ballews Chapel on May. 28.
Conference adjourned until some needed time.
Bro. Owne Harvell Mod.
Bethel Richardson Church Clerk

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July 2, 1949
The Bethel Church met in Conference on July 2 and elected Bro. Gilmore Adkisson and Bro.
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Aug. 18, 1949
The Bethel Church met in Conference on Aug. 18 elected Bro. Ernie Lewis, Bro. Gilmore
Adkisson and Sister Hattie Sims as delegates. Bro. G.E. Richardson, Bro. Elvie Lewis and sister
Inez Adkisson as alternated to the assocation at Allen Chapel as this was the close of the year.
The Church called pastor for another year. Bro. Owen Harvell was elected pastor. Bethel
Richardson was elected Church Clerk for another year. Bro. Ernie Lewis was elected
tresureman for another year. The church ask Bro. Carl Davis and Bro. Herman Lewis to help
in revivel meeting which is to begin on Sat. night before the third Sunday in Aug of 1950.
Paid Bro. Owen Harvell $92.10 for the past year wage of pastoring the church. Paid Bro.
Carl Davis $40.00 for holding the revivel meeting.
Conference adjourned until some needed time.
Bro. Owen Harvell Mod.
Bethel Richardson Church Clerk
Paid Bro. Owen $20 for helping during revivel.

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Oct. 16, 1949
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Dec. 31, 1949
The Bethel Church met in Conference on Dec. 31 and elected Bro. Ernie Lewis, Bro. Elvie
Lewis as delegates Bro. Gilmore Adkisson, Sister Daphene Harvell as alternated to the quartely
meeting at Pine Hill Church on Jan 28, 1950. Conference adjourned until some needed time.
Bro. O.H. Harvell Mod.
Bethel Richardson Clerk.
April 1, 1950
The Bethel Church met in Conference on April 1 and elected Bro. Elvie Lewis, Bro. Homer
Tate as delegates Sister Inez Adkisson Sister Lois June Tate as alternated to the quartely
meetting at Island Church on April 28, 1950. Conference adjourned until some needed time.
Bro. Owen Harvell Mod.
Bethel Richardson C. Clerk

OTHER RECORDS OF INTEREST

Church Letter Term March 16, 1944

The Freewill Bablis (sic) Church worshiping at Bethel Church.
This is to certify that Bro._ or Sister_ is a member of the Bethel Church in full
fellowship and good standing. And is hereby dismissed at their own request. When united
with another church of same faith and order. This done in Church conference Mar 10.
Bro H.A. Lewis mod.
Hattie Sims Church Clerk

# Jan 15, 1927
From Bethel Church to quarterly Conference when convene with pools chapel church. We send
this our letter with Bro. Gibson and Bro. Roberson whom we pray you to recieve and seat in
council. We report as falling state of relegion good state of union good. We have Sun.
school every Sun. pray meeting ever 2 weeks. We are sending $__ to the building commetee
for building founds(funds) our pastor name is Bland Massey, Gid Ark. Our clerk John Tinkle,
Lunenburg Ark. This done by the order of the Church Jan 15, 1927

# Lo the quarterly meeting
Sept 16, 1945
Bethal church meet in conference and selected Bro. Henery Sims and Sister Merry
Gibson as delegates to represent us in your honorable body when convene with Bethel curch
in Sept. 28.
We ask you to recieve and seat our delegates in council.

248 OTHER RECORDS OF INTEREST

we report as folling state of union good state of religion good.
We have Sunday ever Sunday. Our regular preaching is the third Sun of each month.
Our Paster is H.
A. Lewis. Deacone Bro. B.A. Gibson and Bro. J.H. Meeks of Lunenburg. Bro. J.H. Tinkle of
Corning, Ark. Bidding you Gods speed in all your labor for the advancement of the course of
christ and his kingdom. We ask for the next quarterly conference to be helt with us. We
remain Bethel Church
B.A. Gibson, mod
Iva Adkisson Clerk
Lunenburg, Ark

Bethel Sunday Schol was organized third Sun in April 1925 at J.H. Tinkle house with Mrs.
Lillie Skith and children Mr and Mrs. Tinkle. Mrs. Meeks. Mr and Mrs B.A. Gibson and
children were presentAunt Eliza Sims.

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Paid Pastor and other Preachers in 1946
Pastor
Fred Williams $20.00 Earnie Lewis and wife $15.00 Total
H.G. Adkisson $6.00 Owen Harvell 10.00 87.96
Troy Sims $10.00 B.E. Richardson $4.00
Pearlie Richardson $2.25 Bethel Richardson $3.00
B.A. Gibson $7.20 Mery Gibson $1.00
P.T. Neel $1.50 Elsie Vaughn $1.00
Gracie Vaughn $1.00 Lewis Adkisson $1.00
Sun. School $1.71 J.H. Meek and wife $2.00
Paid Bro Davis helping in revival
H.A. Lewis and wife 5.00 Tommie Adkisson and wife 1.00 Total
Owen Harvell $5.00 Earnie Lewis $5.00 $22.00
Ranson Sims $1.00 Lewis Adkisson $1.00
Ben Smith .50 Fred Williams $24.00
Troy Sims and wife $3.00 Bennie Hutchins .50
Gilmore Adkisson and wife 1.00
P.T. Neel $1.00
Richardson $2.00 Sun school 2.00
Eluie Lewis $1.00
Paid Archie Warnett
Sun School $1.00 B.A. Gibson $1.75 Total
Tommie Adkisson .25 Troy Sims $1.00 $7.50
Gilmore Adkisson .00 Elgie Byler $1.00
Sarah O'Neal $1.00 Ollie Leadford 2.00
Paid Bro Riggs Dec 30, 1946
Sun School .71 Church $2.30 Total
Paid Owen Harvell Sept 1946 $3.06
Church $3.20 Total $3.20

Total during year of 1946 $123.72

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Paid Pastor during the year of 1947
Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Richardson $13.00
Bethal Richardson $4.50
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims $18.00
Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Adkisson 9.00
Mr. B.A. Gibson $8.05
Mrs Merry Gibson 1.00
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Harvell $17.00
Mr. Mrs. Earnie Lewis $7.00
Mrs. Nora Hall .70
Mr. and Mrs T.J. Adkisson .50
Mr. P.T. Neal 8.00
Mrs. Avis Sims $1.00
Bethel Sunday School .20
Total $84.50
left in treasure 1.20
Paid Bro Davis 83.00
Some houded in not added to the above amount
Amt in all $89.20 Bro Davis received during
until the revival begin on opposit page amt recieved during revival.

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Paid during the Revival Meeting July 9-17
What was left in Treasure $1.20
Mr and Mrs Owen Harvell 8.00
Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Richardson $6.00
Bethal Richardson $1.00
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims $6.00
P.T. Neal 1.00
Abbie Adkisson .50
Mr. Mrs. Earnie Lewis 6.00
Sunday School 3.50
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims $1.00
P.T. Neal 1.00
B.A. Gibson $2.00
Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Adkisson 2.00
Mr. Mrs. Earnie Lewis $4.00
Oliva Leodford 2.00
Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Richardson $1.00
B.A. Gibson .50
Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Richardson $1.00
Hoover Lewis $2.00
Nora Hall .60
Total $20.60

Paid Bro H.A. Lewis #21.00 out of this. He gave Bro Carl Davis $9.00

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Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Richardson $12.35
Bethal Richardson $5.50
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims $18.00
Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Adkisson 8.25
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Gibson 11.00
Mr. and Mrs Earnie Lewis 16.75
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Harvell 17.82
Bethel Sunday School 1.00
Mrs. Nora Hall 2.00
Mr. P. J. Neel 3.50
Mr. and Mrs. Eluie Lewis 1.00
Mrs. Martha Twilly 1.00
Total $98.15
This is what the treasureman had record of.
Bro. Davis report was $99.90 until the revival.
Those paid during the revival are as following
Mr. Fred Williams $10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims $10.00
Mr. E.M. Phillips 5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Harvell $10.00
Mr. Mrs. Gilmore Adkisson 5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gillihan 1.00
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hutchins 1.00
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adkisson 1.00
Mr. Willie Jeffery 1.00
Mrs. Nora Hall 2.00
Mrs. Ollie Ledford .50
Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Adkisson 1.00
*name not readable .75

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Mrs. Tine Ward $.50
Mr. and Mrs. Harm Tate $1.00
Mr. and Mrs. Elvie Lewis 2.00
Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Gibson $4.00
Mrs. Jacie Sumner 5.00
Glen Lewis 1.00
Edith Lewis 1.00
Hosuer Lewis 2.00
Ernestine and Rachel Adkisson .50
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neel 1.00
Gladis Adkisson .50
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Neel .25
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Lewis 10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Eldous Tate 3.00
Bethel Richardson 2.00
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Richardson 5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Tate 1.50
Total Treasure report $88.50

Paid Bro. Owen Harvell $20. Paid Bro. H.A. Lewis $35. Left $33.50 to pay Bro Davis.
But some more being handed in that we have no record of Bro. Davis received $53
during the revival. Is the report he gave.

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Paid Pastor Bro. Owen Harvell During Year 1949
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Richardson $16.00
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims $22.00
Mr. Mrs. Gilmore Adkisson $11.00
Bethal Richardson $6.45
P.T. Neel 6.05
Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Lewis $11.00
Mr. and Mrs. Elvie Lewis $4.00
Mr. B.A. Gibson $11.00
Mrs. Nora Hall 3.25
Mrs. Ollie Ledford .50
Hoover Lewis 1.00
Mrs. Joe Neel .35
Total $92.60
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Harvell Paid $23.00
That was left in Treasure for other expenses. This is treasureman report.
Paid Bro. Owen Harvell $20.00 for helping in revival.
These paid during revival are as Following.
Mr. and Mrs G.E. Richardson 5.00
Mr and Mrs O.H. Harvell and Family 1.92
P.T. Neel 1.00
Bethel Richardson .50
Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Gibson 2.00
Mr. and Mrs. Euvie Lewis 3.50
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Lewis 4.00
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Adkisson 1.00
Nora Hall 5.00
Donations 7.79
$37.01

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Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims 5.00
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Adkisson and Family 3.02
Carried from other page 31.71
Total $39.73

Paid Eld Lonnie Palmer $3.50
Spent #1 for Lamp repair 1.00
$4.50

There were $20.37 in Treasure at the time of the revival
$20.37 + $39.73 = $60.10. After paying Bro. Owen $20 left $40.10 paid Bro.
Carl Davis for helping in revival during the year of 1949.

Paid Pastor Bro. Owen Harvell during year 1950 according to Treasureman report.

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims 13.50
Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Richardson 8.50
Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Adkisson 5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Lewis 4.00
Mr. and Mrs. Elvie Lewis 4.00
Bethel Richardson 3.50
P.T. Neel 2.50
Hoover Lewis 1.00
Hubert Sims .50
Nora Hall 1.00
Amount Paid for June No Names 6.00
Total $49.50

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Those paid during the revival meeting Aug 1950
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sims 5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Lewis 9.00
Mr. and Mrs. Elvie Lewis 4.00
Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Richardson 2.50
Bethel Richardson 1.00
P.T. Neel 5.00
No Name 1.00
No Name 1.00
No Name 1.00
Nora Hall 1.00
Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Adkisson and Family 3.00
Total $33.50

Accourding to Treasureman
Sept 3rd 1961
Our revival started Aug 27 and ended Sept 3rd. Pastor H.A. Lewis and Bro. J.W. Roach
did the preaching. There was good attendance and 3 conversions. They were Mr. and Mrs.
J.E. Dale also Junior Edwards. At the close of the revival Bro. Lewis baptised Mr. and Mrs.
J.E. Dale. Also Steve and Allan Brendt. The Baptising was in creek at Bro. Owen Harvells Place.
By Clerk Clara Tate

Aug 30th, 1964
Bro. J.W. Roach started a revival at Bethel the¬¬__Sun in Aug. It lasted one wk.
Had good attendance and good sermons but no conversions. Clerk Clara Tate

Township 16 North, Range 8 West
Map by Roger Harvell

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