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SESSIONAL RECORDS OF THE
WATTENSAS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS
October 1, 1853 to September 12, 1886
At the request of the undersigned individuals, Rev. James Martin on the 1st Saturday in Oct. 1853 proceeded to organize the following individuals into a Presbyterian Church,
To Wit:
Mrs. Susan McIver
Mrs. Ann Warner
Mrs. Elizabeth Moore
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Dr. Duncan McFadgen: Dr. McFadgen was elected and ordained a Ruling Elder in said Church. This Church procured the services of Rev. D.L. Gray in the fall of 1855 and at a communion season in Dec 1855, the Session received on certificate the following persons to wit: Wm. B. Means, Sophia Means, Anna Means, Mr. C.A. Gray, Miss Emily Gray, Miss Sallie Gray, (also the following servants of Maj. Means) Abram, Hannah, Thomas, Betsy, Elizabeth.
At the same time the Session received on profession of their faith in Christ -- Mrs. Weeks Mrs. Taylor -- Susan Huntsman, the two former receiving the ordinance of baptism.
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During the fall of 1856, the session received on certificate from 2d Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Frances Williams.
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At a meeting of the Church Session, March 28, 1857, the following persons were received on certificate: Dr. Jno. S. Pearson, Mrs. Fannie Pearson, James J. Quarles, Sallie Quarles, Mrs. Martha Dowdile, and servants, James, Adam and Bina.
On the same day the Church elected Dr. Jno S. Pearson and J.J. Quarles Ruling Elders and on the next day the brethren elect having signified their willingness to serve as Elders, Dr. Jno S. Pearson was ordained, Mr. Quarles having been previously ordained, when both were installed Ruling Elders in the Church.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was then dispensed, and at 4 o'clock p.m. to the Blacks.
D.L. Gray.
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Having examined the book of Wattensas Church we find them kept correctly.
(Signed) J. Fraser, Mod.
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August 2, 1857
Preached today on the subject of Missions and received in aid there for $43.05.
D.L.Gray
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Nov. 8, 1857
Church Session met and constituted with prayer. Elders Quarles and McFadgen received Miss Sallie Quarles on Certificate.
Closed with Prayer.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered and Elizabeth Grace, child of J.J.Quarles and Eliza Quarles, was baptised.
D.L.Gray
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Jny 31, 1858
Preached today at Daniel Reinharts and baptised his household:
Adolpheus
Abel
Augustus
Alici
Mark
Laura
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Records of Church Session approved by Presbytery.
D.L.Gray, Mod.
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April 25, '58
Today the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed. Session met and constituted with prayer. Elders McFadgen, Quarles and Pearson present and received Mrs. Harriet Reinhart from the Church of Lamar, Miss. Received for Domestic Missions $22.00
D.L.Gray
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Nov. 15, 1858
Church Session met and constituted with prayer. Elders McFadgen, Quarles and Pearson.
Received Mrs. Emily Brown on examination.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed and received for Domestic Missions $15.55.
Closed with prayer,
D.L.Gray
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Having examined the Sessional Records of Wattensas Church, we recommend the same be approved.
Jas. Martin, Mod.
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April 8, 1859
Session met and constituted with prayer when Elder McFadgen rec'd Daniel Reinhart on profession of faith in Christ. Closed with prayer.
D.L.G.
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April 9, 1859
Church Session met and constituted with prayer. Elder Pearson received Miss Eliza Weeks and Miss Hennie Lawrence, the former baptized - Sacrament of Lord's Supper dispensed.
Closed with prayer,
D.L.Gray
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Sept. 11, 1859
Session met and constituted with prayer. Elders all present. Received on certificate from Salem Church, Tenn., Mr. Philip McNeil, Mrs. Sarah McNeil, *A.W.McNeil.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper dispensed and assisted by Rev.J.Leroy Davies of S.C.
Closed with prayer,
D.L.Gray
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*Mr. A.W. McNeil's letter of dismission and reception was obtained without his knowledge and wish and hence his name is erased.
Received for Domestic Missions $20.
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May 1860
On the 3d Sabbath in May the Session met and constituted with prayer, present Dr. McFadgen and Pearson, when the following persons were received on certificate from Bethany Church, Miss.
John D. Morrow
Mrs. Elizabeth Morrow
Miss Henrietta B. Morrow
Miss Nancy L. Morrow
Miss Susan T. Morrow
Mr. Wm. C. Morrow
Miss Margaret E. Morrow.
Session closed with Prayer,
D.L.Gray
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Sept. 30, 1860
At a meeting of the church, this day, Mr. Jno D. Morrow was elected an Elder and inducted into office.
Session met, constituted with prayer. Elders present, Dr. McFadgen, Jno. S. Pearson and J.D.Morrow.
When the following persons were received on profession of faith:
Roderick McIver
George McIver
James Moore
Session closed with prayer.
D.L.Gray
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At the same time, the ordinance of baptism was administered to Alonzo, son of Elder Pearson of the Church.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and received 21.00
D.L. Gray
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May 5, 1861
Session met and constituted with prayer. Elders present: John D. Morrow, when Duncan McIver was received on profession of faith in Christ.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed.
Closed with prayer,
Dan L. Gray
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17 - On the 3d Sabbath in Nov. 1861, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed by Rev. Mr. Moore assisted by Mr. Ban -- Session met and constituted with prayer when Dr. W.H. Harper and wife were received, on certificate from Church at Columbia, Tenn. After which, Dr. Harper was elected to the office of Ruling Elder and duly installed therein.
Session closed with prayer,
J.W.Moore
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19 - Owing to the impaired health of Rev. D.L. Gray, at the solicitation of the Session, Rev. Jas. Wilson visited this Church and his services as Pastor were obtained Jany 1862.
In April 1862, this little flock was called upon to mourn the loss of its former pastor D.L.Gray, who died on the 16th day of April and his remains were deposited in the grave yard at the Wattensas Church the day following.
For seven years he faithfully ministered unto this church and such ability and zeal went in and out before them devoting his great talents to this church, rightly dividing unto each their portion in due season.
20 - Years previous to his decease, he was warned by continued ill health of the approaching change and sustained by that faith with which he had so often comforted the heart of others, he peacefully closed his earthly career to enter the possessions of the redeemed in glory.
For over a quarter of a century he ministered in Holy things and declared the council of God to a perishing world, and he has entered into that rest which he published to others as - 21 - bought by the Lamb of God, for those who by faith believe therein. He is reaping his reward and rejoicing with the redeemed in glory.
A doting wife and loving children and faithful friends mourn his decease.
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May 1862
On the 3d Sabbath in May the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed by Mr. Wilson. The Session met and constituted with prayer. Elders present: Jno. D. Morrow when Mr. B.F. Ford and Miss Amelia Shuford were received on profession of faith in Christ and the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Mr. Ford.
Session closed with prayer,
Jno.D.Morrow
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Rev. Mr. Wilson baptized the following children -
Sarah McNeil
Samuella Ragland
Elizabeth Moore
Ann Cowen Williams
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Mr. Wilson continued to break unto this people the bread of life until by a strange and mysterious providence of almighty God while returning from the house of God to Mrs. Gray's the horse attached to his buggy became frightened and threw him out of it receiving injuries thereby of which he died the day following, never returning to consciousness.
Thus passed away the Man of God, who in all the order of life, adorned that life with the purest of Christian virtues. He was beloved by his flock to whom he ministered in Holy things, commanding the respect, esteem and confidence of the entire community. He was preeminently a Man of God, a faithful pastor declaring the whole council of God without fear or favor.
How strange a life, so useful, so needed on this sinful globe should be suddenly terminated.
But the Father who sent him removed him and a church, a community mourns for him as a father.
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In the beginning of 1863, the services of Rev. W.A.Sample were procured and retained until Aug. following when the church remained without a pastor until supplied by Rev. L.McNeely in December 1865.
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On the first Sabbath in May 1866 the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed. Session met and constituted with prayer. Elder present Jno. D. Morrow.
Mrs. Mary A.McNeely was received by certificate from Lapel Church, Ark.
Jn.D.Morrow
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August 1866 25th day
On the occasion of the asacramental season of this Church the 3rd Sabbath in August assisted by Rev. Mr. Davies this Church was greatly revived resulting in the conversion of twelve persons, who, at a meeting of the session being constituted with prayer, Elder Jno.S.Pearson being present the following persons were received on profession of their faith in Christ.
To Wit:
Elizabeth G. Thomas
William Roderick Warner
William Edgar Brown
Daniel Lewis Gray
John Calvin Morrow
Wylie Farris Williams
William Arthur Gray
John Finley Means
Mary A.F. Gray
Emma Patterson Horne
Lucy Elizabeth Blakemore.
Closed with prayer,
Jno.D.Morrow
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Sept. 16, 1866
The session convened and was constituted with prayer. Jno.D. Morrow, Elder present.
L. McNeely, Moderator.
Mrs. Sallie C. Horne was received by letter from M.E.Church, South.
Mrs. Louisa C. Body was received on profession of faith.
Mr. Simeon Horne
Thomas F. Buck
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Paran McNeill
and
Miss Anna E. Simpson
were received on examination.
Thomas F. Buck
Miss Emma P. Horne
Miss Lucy E. Blakemore
Anna E. Simpson were baptised.
Session Closed with prayer.
L.McNeely
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June 9th, 1867
The Session convened and was constituted with prayer. Present: John D. Morrow, Elder
L.McNeely, Moderator.
The following colored persons were received into the membership - Viz. Lettie Horne, on profession of faith; also Charles Rembert and wife Judy; Bob Moore; Scipio Howard; Ned Given who were also baptized.
Closed with prayer,
L.McNeely
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Sept. 28, 1867
The Session convened and was constituted with prayer - present
John D. Morrow, Elder
L. McNeely, Moderator
The following persons Viz;
William F. Blakemore
Tilman J. Horne
Clarence L. Wagnon
Cornelius N. Hayley
Thomas Walls on examination
Were received into membership.
T.J. Horne, C.L. Wagnon, Cn. Hayley received the ordinance of baptism. Session closed with prayer.
L. McNeely
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October 6th, 1867
The Session convened and was constituted with prayer. Members present as of previous meeting -
Nathaniel L. Ragland
Arrabella Risinger
Margaret M. Carr
Leland S. Morrow
Jacob A. Buckner
George I. Warner
having been examined by the Session were received into membership.
Of these, Mrs. A. Risinger, Miss M.M.Carr and J. A. Buckner were baptized.
Session closed with prayer.
L. McNeely, S.S.
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Nov. 3, 1867
The Session convened and was opened with prayer. Present - John D. Morrow, Elder and L. McNeely, Mod. Miss A.E. Meyers was received into membership on examination and was also baptized.
Session closed with prayer,
L. McNeely
S.S.
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Also Mrs. Paradise Williams by certificate on the day above mentioned.
John D. Morrow, S.C.
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March 15, 1868
The Session convened and was opened with prayer. Present: John D. Morrow, Elder and J.C. Keneday, Moderator. Mr. David Bryant was received into membership on examination.
Session closed with prayer,
John D. Morrow, S.C.
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Approved in open Presbytery at Macedonia Church, Apr. 11th, 1868.
R. W. Shive, Mod'r.
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Aug. 3, 1868
The Session of Wattensas Church met and was opened with prayer. Present - J.C. Kennedy, Mod., John D. Morrow, Elder.
Application was made for letters of dismission by Mr. T.M. Means, Mrs. A.E. Means and John F. Means, which letters were granted - to connect themselves with the 2d Presbyterian Ch. Memphis.
Also on application by Mr. W. Edgar Brown for dismissal to connect himself with the same Church, which was granted.
Session closed with prayer,
John D. Morrow, Clerk
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September 20th, 1868
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present - J.C.Kennedy, Mod. And John D. Morrow, Eld. and proceeded during public worship to ordain Mr. Simeon Horne (who had been previously elected) as a Ruling Elder, by prayer and in position of hands.
Closed with prayer,
John D. Morrow, Clerk.
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Nov. 16th, 1868
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present, J.C. Kennedy, Mod., John D. Morrow and Sim Horne, Elders
A letter of dismission was granted to Mrs. Nelly Hazen to connect herself with the Methodist Epis. Church at Des Arc, Ark.
Mr. John D. Morrow who had acted as clerk of this session acceptably for several years resigned his office and Mr. Sim Horne was duly elected.
There being no further business, session closed with prayer.
John D. Morrow, Clerk
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Apr. 4, 1869
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present, Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod.,
J.D. Morrow and Sim Horne, Elders. Letters of dismission were granted to Mrs. Mary A. McNeely and Mrs. Hennie Trezevant. John Morrow was appointed to delegate to Presbytery and Sim Horne, Alternate. The following resolution was adopted and the Minister requested to read it from the pulpit.
Resolved that the Session of the Church do most heartily condemn the practice of dancing in which some of our members,
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according to report, have engaged, and we do further warn them against lending their presence at such parties as being subversive of the principles of Christianity and injurious to spiritual growth.
Session closed with prayer,
Sim Horne, Clerk
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May 16, 1869
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. Jas. C. Kennedy, Mod. J.D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Elders. Our delegate to Presbytery was called upon for an excuse for his non attendance. Sickness was rendered and accepted. Mr. Nathaniel W. Williams, Mrs. Ellen Bethel and Fountain McIver, Col. received the ordinance of baptism. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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July 4, 1869
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod., J.D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Elders. Dr. D. McFadgen, Mrs. Mary Ann McFadgen, Miss Hettie McFadgen were received on certificate from SylvaniaChurch, Arkansas. J.D. Morrow was appointed delegate to the adjourned meeting of Presbytery at Des Arc.
Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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July 4, 1869
This day Dr. D. McFadgen, who was the first ruling elder of this church, was unanimously reelected and installed.
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Sept. 13, 1869
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod., J.D. Morrow, D. McFadgen, Sim Horne, Elders. The minutes of the last session were read and approved. Mrs. Anna L. Poindexter, R. Schuyler Poindexter, and Miss Katie A. Gray and J.P. Resinger were received into membership on examination. The clerk was directed to cite the following colored members to appear before the Session this day two weeks to give an account of their inconsistent conduct (absence) to wit: Abram Means and wife Hannah, Chas. Rembert and wife Juda, Bob Moore, Scipio Howard, Ned Givens. There being no further business the session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Sept. 26, 1869
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Pres. Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod., Sim Horne, Elder. Mrs. Mary Stratton and Miss Elizabeth E. Moore were received into membership on examination. The members that were cited to appear today by order of the previous meeting of the Session were present. Chas. Rembert and wife, Juda,Scipio Howard and Bob Moore reported their connection with the Campellite Church. There not being a quorum for the transaction of judicial business, resolved to report to a full Session, the 10th Oct.
Closed with prayer,
Sim Horne, Clk.
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Oct. 10, 1869
The Session of Wattensas Church met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. J. C. Kennedy, Mod., J.D. Morrow, Simeon Horne, Dr. D. McFadgen, Elders. Mr. J. Worthan came before Session and, having given satisfactory evidence as to his Christian experience, was received into membership. The minutes of the previous meeting were brought to the notice of the Session and the reception of the members was approved (by the absent members of the Session at that meeting).
The cases of the col'd members cited to appear Viz: Abram Means and Hannah his wife and Ned Givens was also noted, and their reasons stated and approved as satisfactory.
The names of Charles Rembert and Judy his wife, Scipio Howard and Bob Moore were ordered to be stricken from the roll, they having joined the Campellites. Session adjourned till after service at night, when Miss Mary Isabella Warner and Wm. A. Horne were received into membership upon examination. There being no further business, session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clk.
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March 27, 1870
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present -- Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod., J.D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Dr. D. McFadgen, Elders. J. Morrow was chosen principal and S. Horne alternate to represent this church at Presbytery to be holden at Jacksonport, April 7, 1870. A narrative of the State of religion was prepared and ordered to be forwarded. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Approved in presbytery April 9,1870, J.C. Kennedy, Moderator
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May 22, 1870
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod., J.D. Morrow, Sim Horne, D. McFadgen. The delegate, J.D. Morrow, appointed the last meeting of Presbytery at Jacksonport, was called upon for an excuse for non-performance of duty, which excuse was sustained so also with his alternate, S. Horne.
The Session deemed it to be wise and for the edification of the church to appoint stated times for the administration of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Viz: 2d Sabbaths in January, May and September.
Dr. Samuel Dupree presented certificaate of admission for self and Mrs. Julia C. Dupree from the Marietta Church, Georgia. So also Mr. John McNeil a certificate from Dancyville Church, which were in regular form and they were duly received and enrolled as members. Session closed with Prayer.
Sim Horne, Clk.
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July 10, 1870
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present - Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod., J.D. Morrow, Sim Horne, D. McFadgen, Elders and proceeded during public worship to ordain Mr. John McNeil (who had been previously elected as ruling elder by prayer and imposition of hands.) Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clk.
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Oct. 13, 1870
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present - Rev. J.C. Kennedy, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, Jno. R. McNeil, and Sim Horne, Elders. Application was made for letters of dismission by Miss Louisa C. Boyd, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and Mrs.Mary Stratten, which was granted. Miss. L.C. Boyd to connect herself with the Presbyterian Church at Monticello, Ark., and Mrs. Mary Stratten and Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas where-ever their lots may be cast in the state of Missouri. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clk.
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Jany. 7th, 1872
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. R.W. Shire, Mod., D. McFadgen, Sim Horne, Jno D. Morrow, Elders. Application was made for letters of dismission by Mrs. Emily Brown and T. J. Worthan which was granted. Mrs. Brown to connect herself with Sylvania Church and Mr. Worthan wherever his lot through Providence may be cast. Session closed with prayer.
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March 24, 1872
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. R.W. Shire, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, D. McFadgen, Jno. R. McNeil, S. Horne, Elders. Jno R. McNeil was chosen Principal and S. Horne Alternate to represent the Church at Presbytery to be holden at Searcy, April 11th, 1872. A narrative of the state of religion was prepared and ordered to be forwarded. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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May 11, 1872
The Session convened and was opened with prayer. Present Rev. R.W. Shire, Mod., D. McFadgen, J. D. Morrow, J. R. McNeil, and Sim Horne, Elders.
Mrs. Margaret McNeil presented a certificate of dismissal from the M.E. Church South at Smyrna on the Whiteville Circuit, Memphis Conf. and was duly received and enrolled as a member. Session took recess until Sabbath morning, May 12th. Miss Minnie Poindexter and Mr. A.F. Huntsman were received upon confession of faith. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk.
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Aug. 11, 1872
Session convened and was constituted by prayer. Present - Rev. R.W. Shire, Mod., Dr. D. McFadgen, J.D. Morrow, J.R. McNeil and S. Horne, Elders. Mssrs Clarence Wagnon, Wm. Warner, Taren McNeil, having been charged with indulging in promiscuous dancing contrary to the word of God, the injunction of the General Assembly and the previous act of this session and having been previously cited to appear before Session and answer to said charges and having declined to appear and having expressed a wish to have their names removed from the roll of Church members, therefore be it resolved by this session that said parties be and are hereby suspended from the communion of this Church until they show signs of penitence and a new life.
Mr and Mrs. W.W. Williams having previously applied for a certificate of dismissal from this church to join the Sylvania Ch. Arkansas Presbytery, the application was granted and Rev. R.W. Shire was instructed to furnish them with certificate.
Charges having been preferred against W.F. Williams and Geo. Warner for promiscuous dancing, they were required to appear before Session and answer to said charges on Sabbath the 25th of Aug. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Sept. 1, 1872
Session met and was constituted with prayer. Present R.W. Shire, Mod., J.D. Morrow, D. McFadgen, Jno. McNeil and Sim Horne, Elders. W.F. Williams and George Warner appeared before Session and acknowledged the correctness of the charges made against them, professed sorrow for their offence and promised not to repeat it. Where upon Session extended forgiveness and ordered said confessions to be published from the pulpit.
Jno.D. Morrow was appointed principal and Jno. McNeil alternate delegate to Presbytery to be held in Dardanelle next Oct. And the same appointment was made for Synod. Session
closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Nov. 10, 1872
Session convened and was constituted with prayer. Present Rev. R.W. Shire, Mod.,
Jno.D.Morrow, Sim Horne Elders. Application was made by Mrs. Ellen Bethel to move her membership to the Presbyterian Church at Des Arc, which was granted. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Dec. 8, 1872
Session convened and was constituted by prayer. Present Rev R.W.Shire, Mod. Jno D. Morrow and Sim Horne Elders. Letters of dismission were granted to Saml. Dupree and Mrs. Julia C. Dupree at their own request to join the Presbyterian Ch. at Mairetta, Georgia. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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April 6, 1873
Session convened and was constituted by prayer. Present: Rev. Mr. Boyce, Mod., D. McFadgen, Jno D. Morrow, Jno. R. McNeil, and Sim Horne, Elders.
Simeon Horne was appointed principal and Jno. D. Morrow alternate delegates to Presbytery to be held in Batesville, convening 10th Inst. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Approved in open Presbytery April 14th 1873 at Batesville. J.S. Willbanks, Mod.
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June 1st.1873
Session convened and was constituted by prayer. Present: Rev. Boyce, Mod., D.McFadgen, Jno D. Morrow, Jno. R. McNeil, Sim Horne, Elders. Application was made by A.F. Huntsman for a letter of dismission to connect himself with the Presbyterian Church at Loneoak, also T.J. Horne for certificate
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of dismission to connect himself with Presbyterian Church at Batesville, which was granted. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clk.
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July 20th 1873
Session met and opened with prayer. Present: Rev. S.C.Boyce, Mod., D.C.McFadgen, Jno D. Morrow, Jno. McNeill, S. Horne.
The following persons viz: Elizabeth Horne, Henry C. Mead, Mrs. Fannie Dixon, RH. Horne, Miss Anna H. Gray, Miss Mattie Warner, Miss Katie Risinger, on examination were received into membership.
Elizabeth Horne and Henry C. Mead received the Ordenance of Baptism.
Session closed with prayer. Sim Horne, Clerk
Also Mrs. Elizabeth McNeil and Mr. Benjaman Pillow by Certificate on the day above mentioned.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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August 12, 1873
Session met and was opened with prayer - Present: Rev. S.C. Boyce, Mod., D. McFadgen, Jno D. Morrow, Jno. R. McNeil, Sim Horne, Eld. Application was made for a letter of dismission by Mrs. Sallie B. Stephenson which letter was granted to connect herself with the Presbyterian Ch. at Brooks Chapel, Mississippi. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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October 5th 1873
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. S.C. Boyce, Mod., D.McFadgin, Jno. D. Morrow, Jno. McNeil, Sim Horne. Jno. McNeil was appointed principal and D. McFadgin, Alternate delegate to Presbytery to be held at Lonoke on the 17th Inst. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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March 29, 1874
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: R.H.Crozier, Mod., Jno D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Elders. Simeon Horne was appointed as principal and Jno. D. Morrow as alternate delegate to Presbytery at Hickory Plains on the 11th day of April next.
Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Approved by Presbytery April 11th 1874 W.A. Sample, Mod.
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Oct. 11th 1874
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Jno.D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Eld. Jno D. Morrow was appointed as principal and Dr. D.McFadgen as alternate delegate to Presbytery to be held at the City of Little Rock convening October 16, 1874. Session closed with prayer. Sim Horne, Clerk
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April 4th, 1875
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: R.,H.Crozier, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Elders. Application was made by Sue T. Ragland for a letter of dismission to connect herself with the Presbyterian Church at Marianna, Lee Co., Ark.
Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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July 22, 1875
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present Rev.R.H.Crozier, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Elders. The following named persons to wit: Jno R. Reid, Miss Matild Crump, Jno Garvin, Miss Minnie Poindexter, Andrew J. Mead and Henry Weeks were on examination received into membership. Miss Matilda Crump, Jno Garvin, Miss Minnie Poindexter, Andrew J. Mead and Henry Weeks received the ordinance of baptism.
Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Sept. 19, 1875
The Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev.R.H. Crozier, Mod., Jno D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Elders. Mr. John Cowan and wife was received by letter from the Austin Congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. William Cowan and
Mr. Robert Edwards were received on examination. Robt. Edwards was baptized. Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Oct. 3-1875
During Public Worship Mr. W.C. Morrow and Mr. W.A. Gray, who had been previously elected, were ordained Ruling Elders by prayer and imposition of hands.
Sim Horne, Clerk.
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Oct. 3 1875
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. R.H. Crozier, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, Sim Horne Elders. Wm., C. Morrow was appointed principal and Wm. A. Gray alternate delegate to Presbytery to be held in the City
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of Little Rock convening on 15th. inst. Simeon Horne, who had acted as Clerk of the Session for several years, resigned his office and Mr. Wm. A. Gray elected. There being no other business, the Session closed with prayer.
Sim Horne, Clerk
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Dec. 19, 1875
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: R.H. Crozier, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Wm C. Morrow, W.A. Gray. The following named persons to wit, Miss Mary L. Williams, Miss Annie C. Williams were examined and received into membership. Application was made by D.R. McFadgen and his daughter Mrs. H. Boyce for a letter of dismission, but the Session decided that it was against the rules of the church to give a letter unless the place was designated to which they wanted to remove their membership. So ordered the clerk to give them a certificate of good and regular standing. Session closed with prayer.
W.A. Gray, Clerk
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Approved in Presbytery, Batesville, April 20, 1876. D.C. Boggs, Moderator
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June 4th, 1876
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: R.H. Crozier, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Wm C. Morrow, W.A. Gray, Elders. Application was made by Daniel L. Gray for a letter of dismission to connect himself with the Presbyterian Church at Little Rock which was granted. Session closed with prayer.
W.A. Gray, Clk.
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Nov. 5th, 1876
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. R.H. Crozier, Mod., Jno D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Wm. C. Morrow, W.A. Gray, Elders. On examination Mrs. Susan Flynn was received into membership. Session closed with prayer.
W.A. Gray, Clerk
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April 7, 1878
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Sim Horne, Mod., J.D. Morrow, Wm. C. Morrow, Wm A. Gray, John C. Morrow Deacon. Sim Horne was elected Moderator. W.A. Gray was appointed principal and John D. Morrow Alternate to Presbytery to be held at Dardanelle convening 18th inst. Session closed with prayer.
W.A. Gray, Clk.
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Approved in open Presbytery at Dardanelle, April 20, 1878. A.R. Kennedy, Moderator.
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Nov. 24th. 1878
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present Rev. R.M. Shire, Mod., Jno. D. Morrow, Sim Horne, Wm.C. Morrow, W.A. Gray, Elders, John C. Morrow, Deacon
On Examination: Miss Lizzie Poindexter, Miss Ora Moore, Miss Katie Miller were received into the Church. Miss Lizzie C. Poindexter received the Ordinance of Baptism.
Session closed with prayer.
W.A. Gray, Clk.
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Dec. 14, 1878
Session met. Present: Sim Horne, John D. Morrow, W.C. Morrow. Application was made by Wm. A. Gray, Mrs. C.A. Gray and Miss Anna H. Gray for letters of dismission which were granted from this Church to the Presbyterian Church at Little Rock, Ark. Session closed.
W.C. Morrow, Clerk.
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March 2nd, 1879
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. R.W. Shire, Mod., John D. Morrow, Sim Horne, W.C. Morrow, Elders. John D. Morrow was appointed principal and W.C. Morrow alternate delegate to Presbytery to be held at Little Rock on the 17th day of April. Session closed with prayer. W.C. Morrow, Clerk.
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March 22, 1879
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. R.W. Shire, Mod., Sim Horne, John D. Morrow, W.C. Morrow, Deacon. Statistical reports and narrative on the State of Religion were under consideration, the session adjourned till next day. Met at night on the 23rd and received by letter from the Presbyterian Church at Mattoon, Ill.
Mrs. Carda E. Gill and Miss Minnie M. Gill as members of this Church. Adjourned till Monday morning. Met and completed reports and narrative. Closed with prayer.
W.C. Morrow, Clerk
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Approved in open Presbytery April 17, 1880.
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Jan 9, 1881
Session met, opened with prayer. Present: Rev. J.H. Baker, J.D. Morrow, Sim Horne and W.C. Morrow. Granted Mrs. Cora E. Gill and Miss Minnie M. Gill certificates of membership after consultation adjourned. Closed with prayer.
W.C. Morrow, Clerk
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Jan 9, After trial since May last, abandoned the plan of Systematic Benevalence recommended by Presbytery so that no delay might accrue in making reports.
W.C. Morrow, Clerk
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April 8, 1881
Session met, opened with prayer. Present: Rev. J.H. Baker, Sim Horne, and W.C. Morrow. Appointed Sim Horne delegate and W.C. Morrow alternate to Presbytery to meet at Sylvania. Prepared reports to Presbytery. Closed with prayer.
W.C. Morrow, Clerk
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Approved April 11th 1881. W.W. Killough.
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Sept. 13, 1885
At a congregational meeting of the Wattansas Presbyterian Church, of which previous notice had been given and which was presided over by Rev. A.L. Miller, the members of the Church by ballot elected Jno. C. Morrow, L.S. Morrow, and Robt.B.Edwards ruling elders, and W.A.Horne and T.T.Buck deacons in and for the said Church. And on the same day, in the presence of the congregation, the above named persons were duly ordained and installed as Ruling Elders and Deacons respectively by praryer and imposition of hands by the Rev. A.L. Miller and Bros. Sim Horne and Charles Warner, Ruling Elders in the Des Arc Presbyterian Church.
L.S. Morrow, Clerk
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Sept. 17th 1885
Session met and was opened with prayer. Bro. T.T. Buck was by his own request granted a letter of dismissal to the Des Arc Presbyterian Church. L.S. Morrow was elected clerk of the Session. Present at this meeting: Rev. A.L. Miller, Mod., Jno. C. Morrow, R. B. Edwards, L.S. Morrow, Elders. Session closed with prayer.
L.S. Morrow, Clerk
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Oct. 12th, 1885
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Jno. C. Morrow, R.B. Edwards, L.S. Morrow, Elders. Jno. C. Morrow was chosen Moderator. Jno.C. Morrow was elected delegate to Presbytery to be held at Des Arc commencing on the 15th day of Oct. 1885, with R.B. Edwards as alternate. Session closed with prayer.
L.S. Morrow, Clerk
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Mc. 14, 1886
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. A.L. Miller, Mod., Jno.C. Morrow, R.B. Edwards, L.S. Morrow, Elders. L.S. Morrow was elected delegate to Presbytery to be held at Lonoke, commencing on the 9th day of April, 1886. R.B. Edwards was elected alternate delegate. Miss Mary Jane Devore was received into the Church on profession of faith and received the
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ordinance of Baptism in the presence of the congregation, making a public profession of her faith in Christ. Session closed with prayer.
L.S. Morrow, Clerk
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April 4th, 1886
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. A.L. Miller, Mod., R.B. Edwards, Jno. C. Morrow, L.S. Morrow, Elders. The narrative and statistical reports to Presbytery prepared by the Clerk of the Session were read and approved. Mrs. Lillian Morrow was received into the Church upon profession of Faith. She had formerly been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Session closed with prayer.
L.S. Morrow, Clerk
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Approved in Presbytery at Lonoke, Ark., April 10th 1886 with the exception that the records do not show any reason for there having been no meeting of Session nor any presentation of Records before the Presbytery from April 1881 to Sept. 1885.
A.L. Miller, Moderator
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Sept. 12th, 1886
Session met and was opened with prayer. Present: Rev. A.L. Miller, Mod., Jno.C. Morrow, R.B. Edwards, L.S. Morrow, Elders. L.S. Morrow was elected delegate and R.B. Edwards alternate delegate to Presby. to be held in Lonoke Oct. 10, 1886. Mrs. A.L. Poindexter asked for letter of dismission to connect herself with such orthodox church as might be most convenient. On motion, the Clerk was instructed to prepare and forward the letter to her. Session closed with prayer.
L.S. Morrow, Clerk
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Contents of box from foundation of Wattensas Church as listed by WH. Morrow June 1909:
Declaration of Independence;
By-Laws of Masonic Order
Constitution of the United States
Constitution of Arkansas
Arkansas True Democrat, Little Rock, June 15, 1858
New Your (Year?) Observer
Arkansas State Gazette and Democrat, June 5, 1858
Des Arc Citizen, Apr. 24, 1858
Greek New Testament
New Masonic Board
Jno.A. DeWoody
Confession of Faith
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