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Pea River Presbyterian Church Session Book, 1854 - 1868
Transcribed in March 2000 from the Annie Lee Mills transcript copy (typescript located at the Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham, AL, Call number BX9211.P34 T73 1959. Transcript of The Pea River Presbyterian Church Barbour County, Alabama Session Book (no corrections in spelling or punctuation) The Book is owned by Mr. Alvin Whitfield McRae, F.R.D. #2, Clio, Alabama The following are the names of the Members of Pea River Church viz: Elders F. A. McRae M.S. Martin Gilbert McEachern Daniel Currie --------- Miles McInnis John McLean John McInnis Daniel McDonald Malcom McDonald Angus McLeod Allen D. Patterson Duncan Patterson Mrs. Mary McDonald Mrs. Martha McDonald Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Mrs. Margaret Henderson Mrs. Isabella Jones Mrs. Mase? McRae Mrs. Christian McInnis Mrs. Nancy McDonald Mrs. Isabella Currie Mrs. Lusinda McRae Mrs. Mary McInnis Mrs. Sarah McInnis Mrs. Sarah Baxter Mrs. Mary Baxter Mrs. Mary Cordemon Miss Sarah Ann McDonald Miss Mary McDonald Miss Lilleann? McRae Mrs. Sarah Fields Mrs. Mary Torance Miss Sarah McDonald Mrs. Janit Hobdy Mrs. Ann Long Mrs. Margaret McLean Mrs. Margaret Martin Mrs. Marah Bird Mrs. Whigham Allen Bird Daniel McEarehern Mrs. Sarah McEarahern Mrs. Catherine McEarehern John McRae Mrs. Abigail McRae Mrs. Catharine McLeod Mrs. Mary Capel John E. McRae Mrs. Christian McRae John M. McRae Mrs. Roseanna McCollom Paul McCall Mrs. Catherine McCall Daniel Beverley John N. McRae Mrs. Mary McLeod Mrs. Elizabeth McLennon Mrs. Ann Patterson Page 1 1854 Pea River Church 2 Sabbath in May. The Session met and was constitue by prayer. Present M. A. Patterson Mod. And F. A. McRae, M.D. Martin, Gilbert McEachern and Daniel Currie Elders. Duncan Patterson presented himself for examination and was received as a member of this Church at the same time and place the following named children was Baptized by the pastor viz: Annebella McCollom, the infant daughter of Rose and Duncan C. McCollom.
Jane Catherine McRae, infant daughter of Catharine and John McRae
the latter in full communion with the church.
The sacrement of the Lords Supper was also administered.
Daniel Currie Clk S
Died near Pea River Church the 24th of May 1854 Mrs. Mary McRae Consort of F. A. McRae in the 54th year of her age. Mrs. McRae was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Pea River. Page 2 Mrs. McRae was a sabbath School teacher until prevented by ill health.
She was a kind neighbor and an affectionate Mother.
She left a large circle of friends and relations to mourn her loss but do not mourn as
those who have no hope.
Daniel Currie Clk s
Died Near Pea River Church May 12th 1854 David Jones son of Isabella and Mathew Jones age three and eight months. Died Near Pea River Church June 25th 1854 Sidneham W. McCall son of Mary and Paul McCall aged 8 years. Died - Near Pea River June 26th 1854
Daniel Henderson son of Margaret and Joseph Henderson age two years
Daniel Currie Clk.
Page 3 Died July 6th 1854
near Pea River Church Duncan McCollom in the 45th year of his age.
Mr. McCollom was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Pea River for several years he
was pious and consistante in all his Dealings he was allways in his Seat in the house of God and his voice was allways heard when in the church singing praises to God. He was Beloved by all who knew him
Mr. McCollom was a kind and affectionate husband and an indulgent father
he left a widow and five children to mourn their loss but do not mourn as those who
have no hope.
Mr. McCollom was principle teacher in the Sabbath School at Pea River Church
was never absent when able to attend. He gave instruction freely and openly to his class
he was liberal in contributing to all Benevolent Institutions the Church has lost a
worthy member but we hope that her loss is his eternal gain.
D. Currie Clk. S
Page 4 Died Near Pea River Church September 9th 1854 Daniel McKay aged 40 years.
Mr. McKay was a native of Scotland but for the last 10 or 12 year he was a citizen
of Barbour Co, Ala.
Daniel Currie
Clerk of Sn.
Married 21st September 1854 Mr.--
Smith from the State of Georgia to Miss -- McEachern Daughter of Catharine
and Gilbert McEachern of Barbour Co. Alabama.
Daniel Currie Clk S
Married September 28th 1854
Mr. William Lester to Miss Jane Dansby Daughter of Isom and Abigail Dansby all of Barbour Co. Ala.
Daniel Currie
Died Near Pea River Church October 15th 1854 David Ketchum a citizen of Barbour Co. Ala.
for many years. Aged 58 years.
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Page 5 Pea River Church first Sabbath in November 1854 The session met and was constituted by prayer Present M. A. Patterson Moderator.
F. A. McRae, M. D. Martin, Gilbert McEachern and Daniel Currie, Elders Mrs. Mary Cordemon
presented a letter of Dismission from the Church of Eufala whitch letter was in order and
n date as required by our Book of Dissiplin and was received as a member of this Church in
good standing
Also Lucinday McRae presented herself for examination and was received a member of the
Church as she was not baptised in infancy was baptised and also the following named children received the ordinance of Baptism viz Victoria Jane, the infant daughter of Matthew and Isabella Jones born Aug. 26, 1854 also the children of Harvy and Lucindy McRae, James Alexander and Phillip McRae was Baptized. A Petion from Mrs. Sarah Ziteroner? was presented for a letter of Dismission from this Church to join a church of our faith and order in Chickasaw County in this State. The letter was granted with its recommendation. Closed by Prayer.
D Currie Clk Sn Died near Pea River Church Barbour County Ala., Jan 3rd 1855 Mrs. Mary McCall consort of Paul McCall aged 33 years 11 months and 27 days. Mrs McCall was born in the State of South Carolina January 7th 1821 and emigrated with her parents James and Mary Baxter who settled in Lowndes Co. Ala. in whitch county Mrs McCall joined the Methodist Episcopal Church being under ten years of age After some years her parents moved to Green Co. Ala. Where it became inconvenient for her to connect her self with any Church untill the year 1837 at which time Mrs McCall joined the Presbyterian Church being the 16 years of age. Mrs. McCall was pious from her youth She removed from Green County with her widowed Mother to this county and did not remain long in this county before she joined the Presbyterian Church at Pea River whitch she done in the fall of 1851 Mrs McCall was a consistant Church member was kind and Affectionate her virtues was not surpassed by any of her sect She was a kind Page 7 Mother and was beloved by all who knew her She continued the Christian walk and conversation to the end of her life She left a family of five children and a large circle of Relations and friends to mourn her but do not mourn as those who have no hope Mrs McCall was laid in her grave in January 5th 1855 the funeral was preached by the Rev. M. A. Patterson the congregation was large that attended the burrial of our departed friend and sister in the lord their countenances showed that there was many a sorrowful heart around her grave Peace to her Soul She is gone above to be with Christ she loved.
Daniel Currie Clk Sn.
Pea River Church Jan. 7th 1855 The Session met was constituted by prayer present Rev. M. A. Patterson, Mod., F. A. McRae and Daniel Currie Elders. A request from Mrs. Nancy McCluer? And Mrs. Abigail Dansby for a letter of Dismission from this church to join some Church of our faith and order in the Page 8 Western part of this state which letters was granted and the pastor was appointed to
write said letters
Daniel Currie
Clerk of Session
Pea River Church first Sabbath in March 1855 The Session met and was constituted by prayer. Present Rev. M. A. Patterson Moderator F. A. McRae M. D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders. A charge was perferd against Minnis a member of this Church belonging to T. F. Baxter for base conduct viz Adultry and Elder Daniel Currie was appointed a committee to notify him to appear before the Session of this Church on the first Sabbath in April at 10 0 clock Closed with prayer
Daniel Currie
Clk Sn
Pea River Church first Sabbath in April 1855 The Session met was constituted by prayer. Present Rev. M. A. Patterson, Mod. F. A. McRae M. D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders The case of Minnis was taken up and the said Minnis being pressent he was asked what he had to say to the charge alleged against him that of committing Adultrey His answer was not guilty and demanded our proof Page 9 to sustain the charge that was perferred against him. The session then resolved to postpone the case untill the first Sabbath in May and the accused Minnis was notified to appear. At the same time and place the election of Deligate to Attend the ensuing Meeting of
Presbyterry of five points M. D. Martin was nominated and duly elected and
Daniel Currie his alternate. Closed by prayer.
Daniel Currie Clk. Sn.
Pea River Church first Sabbath in May there not a corum present the session adjourned
to meet the third Sabbath in May 1855.
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Pea River Church third Sabbath in May 1855 The Session met and was constituted by ayer present M. A. Patterson, Mod., F. A. McRae M. D. Martin. Gilbert McEachern and Daniel Currie, Eldors. Mrs. Catherine McCall presented herself for examination and was received as a member of this Church and as Mrs. McCall was not baptised in infancy it was resolved that the Ordinance of Baptism be attended to after the first sermon This day at the same time Moses a servant oy of M. D. Martin came before the Session for examination After giving satisfactory Answers to all the questions asked him was received. Page 10 as a member of this Church The case of the afore named Minnis was taken up and from the
evidence he was found guilty whereupon the Session resolved that he Minnis be excluded from
the Sealed? Ordinance of this Church until he show some evidence of repentance and
reformation Also the same time and place Elder F.A. McRae reported that Mrs Isabella Teal
a member of this Church who was previous suspended for a short time for the sin of
Intemperance that she still continues to use ardant spirrits to excess and that he
F. A. McRae had talked to her and advised her and persuaded her to refrain from the use
of strong drink but he says it does no good After hearing the report the Session resolved
that she be notified not to commune at our next communion and Elder Daniel Currie was
appointed a committee for that purpose Closed by prayer
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After devine Service the above named Mrs. McColl and Servant Moses received the ordinance of
Baptism
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Page 11 Died near Pea River Church May 14th 1855 Daniel B. McDonald in the 65th year of his age
Mr. McDonald was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Pea River for many years and was
never absent when able to attend the Church The Bible was his constant companion
Mr. McDonald was a strict observer of the Sabbath day Mr. McDonald was born in
Richmond Co North Carolina in the year 1790. He left a family of ten children and a
widowed Mother to mourn their loss but do not mourn as those who have no hope
Daniel Currie Clk Sn.
Pea River Church first Sabbath in September The Session met constituted by prayer Present M.A. Patterson, Mod., M.D. Martin,
F.A. McRae, Elders Henry a servant belonging to F. A. McRae presented himself
for examination and was received as a member of the Church The election for a
delegate to attend the meeting of East Ala. Presbytery and Sinnod was taken up
whereupon Elder Daniel Currie was duly elected and F.A. McRae, his alternate
Closed with prayer
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Page 12 Pea River Church Third Sabbath in September Henry the foregoing named servant boy belonging to F.A. McRae received the ordinance of
Baptism.
Daniel Currie Clk Sn.
Pea River Church Third Sabbath in November The Session met and was constitute by prayer Present M. A. Patterson, Moderator, F.A. McRae, M.D. Martin, and Daniel Currie, Elders The following named persons presented themselves for examination and admission into the Church viz. Joseph Henderson, Eliza McDonald, and Malinda Beasley and was received. Closed by prayer Daniel Currie Clk At the same time and place the following named children was Baptised by the pastor viz ohn M. Baxter, the infant son of Thomas F. and Mary Baxter born 3rd of April 1855 Christian Beasley the infant daughter of Daniel and Malinda Baxter Mary Augusta Jones the infant daughter of Rusel and Elizabeth Jones born October 20th 1854 George Washington McRae the infant son of Gibert E.? Page 13 and Abigail McRae - The above named women in full communion with the Church Also the following named Adults was Baptized by the pastor M.A. Patterson viz. Joseph Henderson and Malinda Beasley The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was Administered
Daniel Currie Clk
Pea River Church Monday 20th November 1855 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present M. A. Patterson, Moderator F.A. McRae M.D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders. Mrs. Ann Parker formerly a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Anson Co. North Carolina presents a certificate shewing that she was in full communion with that Church and in good and regular standing and was received as a member of this Church At the same time and place the following named persons presented themselves viz Harriett McRae Aroline McDonald, Elizabeth McRae, and David Jones Page 14 and after being duly examined was received as members of this Church Closed by prayer
Daniel Currie Clk Sn
Pea River Church November 21st 1855 The Session met was constituted by prayer Present M. A. Patterson, Moderator F.A. McRae M.D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders The following named persons presented themselves viz Mrs. Mary Shipman Miss Tevins? Wallace Miss Jane McInnis and after there being duly examined by the Session was received as members of this Church Closed with prayer.
Daniel Currie Clk Sesn
Pea River Church November 22, 1855 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present M.A. Patterson, Moderator - F.A. McRae M.D. Martin and Daniel Currie, Elders The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Mary Carolina McCall Isabella McRae Mary McDonald Christian McRae Adliza T. Hobdy and Mathew Jones and was received as members of this church Closed by prayer
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Page 15 Pea River Church November 23rd 1855 The Session met was constituted by Prayer M.A. Patterson, Moderator F.A. McRae M.D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders. The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Stewart Handy a servant boy belonging to F.A. McRae Anakey a servant girl belonging to John McInnis Jack a servant belonging to F.A. McRae Mary a servant girl belonging to M.D. Martin Lettuce and Napsey the servants belonging to F.A. McRae Elizabeth and Dilly the servants belonging to F.A. McRae and was received on examination and the first Sabbath in December was appointed for the above named Adult Cullered persons to receive the ordinance of babtism Closed with prayer
Daniel Currie Clk Sess.
Pea River Church First Sabbath in December 1855 The Session met and was constituted by Prayer. Present M. A. Patterson Moderator F. A. McRae M.D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders The following named coullered persons Page 16 presented themselves for examination viz. Patience Pinkney Lucinda and Salley servants belonging to Paul McCall and after being examined on there faith on the Lord Jesus Christ they were received by the vote of the session and as they were not Babtized in infancy it was agreed that the Ordinance of Babtism should be administered after Divine service this day to all those that had not previously been baptised Closed by Prayer
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After Devine Service the following named Adult Persons received the ordinance of Babtism viz Mathew Jones David Jones and Mary Shipman consort of Alexander Shipman Also in the apartment assined to the coullered Population the ordinance of Babtism was administered to the following named persons viz Handy a servant belonging to F.A. McRae Napsey a servant belonging to F.A. McRae Jack a servant belonging to F.A. McRae Lettuce a servant belonging to F.A. McRae Elizabeth a servant belonging to F.A. McRae Billey a servant belonging to F.A. McRae Page 17 Anneca a servant girl belonging to John McInnis
Mary a servant girl belonging to M.D. Martin
Patience Pinkney Lucindy Salley Servants belonging to Paul McCall
Daniel Currie Clk Ss
Pea River Church First Sabbath Jan. 1856 The children of Alexander and Mary Shipman was Babtised by the Pastor M.A. Patterson viz Sarah E. Shipman Aneliza S. Shipman John N. Shipman James Shipman Alexander Shipman Lewis Shipman Mary Jane Shipman Amanda R. Shipman the latter named Parents in full communion with the Church
Daniel Currie Clk S.s
Page 18 Died near Pea River Church April 15th 1856 Mrs. Sarah Baxter the wife of James S. Baxter aged 40 years and two months Mrs. Baxter was born in North Carolina Richmond County Feb. 16th 1816 and came with her parents Catherine and Angus Currie to the State of Alabama in Febuary 1856 Mrs. Baxter has left a family of four children all sons and a widowed husband to mourn the erreporable loss Mrs. Baxter was an indulgent Mother and effectionate companion the Church has lost an efficient member and the Community a beloved neighbour Peace to her Soul She is gone to the world of Spirits and her body to remain in the grave until the Trump of God will sound to awake the dead under ground.
Daniel Currie Clk.
Died in Barbour County Ala. April 22nd 1856 Mrs. Christian O? Bryant aged 58 years Mrs. C. Bryant was Born in North Carolina Richmond County She was the daughter of Margaret and Daniel Cameron who were natives of Scotland. Mrs. Bryant was a Page 19 member of the Presbyterian Church at Pea River. She has left a family of eight children and a large number of Acquaitance to Mourn but do not mourn as those who have no hope.
Daniel Currie Clk.
Pea River Church first Sabbath in May 1856 The Session met and was constituted by Prayer. Present M. A. Patterson F.A. McRae M.D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders Mrs. Elizabeth Bludsworth presented herself for examination and was received by the vote of the Session as a member of this Church Closed by Prayer
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At the same time and place the ordinance of Babtism was administered to the infant son of John N and Catharine McRae Phillip McRae Born Nobembe 14th 1855 The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was also administered
Daniel Currie Clk. Session
Died at the residence of John C? Martin in Barbour County Ala. The 8th June 1856 Catharine Martin the daughter of M.D. and Margaret Martin aged 16 years and 8 months Miss Catharine was a student of the Colledge in the town of page 20 Eufaula she had nearly completed her course of education altho not permited to finish yet she obtained the highest number as a writer of composition Miss Catharine has left a large circle of friends and relation and a Bereaved father and mother to mourn there erreporable loss but do not mourn as those who have no hope but we beleave that there loss is her everlasting gain
Daniel Currie Clk SS..
Pea River Church first Sabbath in October 1856 The Session met and was constituted by Prayer. Present M.A. Patterson, Moderator F.A. McRae M.D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders The subject to elect a Delligate to attend the Meeting of East Allabama Presbyterry at Union Springs and Synod at Tuskegee whereupon F.A. McRae was duly elected principle and Daniel Currie his Alternate Closed by Prayer
Daniel Currie Clk S
Pea River Church first Sabbath in November 1856 The Session met and was constituted by Prayer Present M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M. D.Martin and Daniel Currie Elders Daniel N. Page 21 Teal presented himself for examination and was received by the vote of the session as a member of this Church Also Mrs. Mary Teal Presented a letter of Dismission from the Church of Palmyry whitch letter was in form and in Date as required by our Book of Dissiplin Whereupon she was received a member of this Church Closed by Prayer
Daniel Currie Clk. Ss
At the same time and place the following named persons was Babtized by the pastor M.A. Patterson viz. the infant son of William and Mary Capel Charles the infant daughter of Rusel and Elizabeth Jones Sarah Ann Jones Born August 1st 1856
Daniel Currie Clk ss
Pea River Church third Sabbath in December 1856 The ordinance of Babtism was administered to the infant son of James and Elizabeth Bludsworth viz Charles Columbus Bludsworth
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Page 22 Pea River Church first Sabbath in January 1857 The ordianance of Babtism was administered to the following named children of James S. Baxter viz James A. Baxter Daniel W. Baxter John Baxter Hugh Currie Baxter Babtised by M. A. Patterson
Daniel Currie Clk ss
Pea River Church first Sabbath in February The Session met and was constituted by prayer. Present M. A. Patterson Modr. F. A. McRae M. D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders. A request was presented by M. A. Patterson from Angus McLeod a member of this Church for a letter of Dismission from the Church to join the Church of Palmyra the request was received and the letter of dismission granted and M. A. Patterson was Appointed to deliver said letter Also a petition was presented by M. A. Patterson from Duncan Patterson a member of this Church for the purpose of connecting himself with the Church at Mineral Springs in Moor County North Carolina the petision was received and the letter of Dismission granted Page 23 and 24 missing Page 25 The names of those that are in full communion with the Church at Pea River are as follows viz April 10th 1857 Elders F.A. McRae Miles McInnis M.D. Martin John McInnis Gilbert McEachern Malcum McDonald Daniel Currie Allen D. Patterson Allen Bird Daniel McEachern John E. McRae John M. McRae Paul McCall Daniel Beverley Joseph Henderson Mathew Jones Daniel W. Teal Phillip P. McRae Alexander Stewart Mrs. Mary McDonal Mrs. Martha McDonal Mrs. Elizabeth Jone Page 26 Mrs. Margaret Henderson Mrs. Isabella Jone Mrs. Mosey McRae Mrs. Christian McInnis Mrs. Nancy McDonald Mrs. Isabella Currie Mrs. Lucinda McRae Mrs. Mary McInnis Miss Sarah McInnis Mrs. Mary Baxter Mrs. Catherine Cordemon Miss Sarah Ann McDonald Miss Lilleann McRae Mrs. Sarah Fields Mrs. Mary Torance? Miss Sarah McDonald Mrs. Jannet Hobdy Mrs. Ann Long Mrs. Margaret McLean Mrs. Margaret Martin Mrs. Mary Bird Mrs. ---- Whigham Mrs. Levina Woodward Mrs. Sarah McEachern Mrs. Catherine McEachern Mrs. Abigail McRae Mrs. Catherine McLeod Mrs. Mary Capel Mrs. Christian McRae Mrs. Catherine McCall Mrs. Ann Patterson Miss Christian McRae Miss Elizabeth McRae Miss Harriet McRae Miss Caroline McDonald Miss Caroline McCall Mrs. Ann Parker Miss Adliza T. Hobdy Mrs. Elizabeth Bludworth Mrs. Mary Teal Mrs. Malinda Beasley Miss Eliza McDonald Mrs. Mary Shipman Miss Jane McInnis Miss Isabella McRae Page 28 John N. McRae Miss Margaret McRae Mrs. Mary Knight Mrs. Ann McRae Thomas F. Baxter Alexander C. Teal Daniel W. McLean Mrs. Martha M. McRae Mrs. Nancy Jane Beverley Miss Catherine McLean Miss Catarine McInnis Miss Margaret McInnis Miss Mary Capel Mrs. Mary Teal Miss Mary Utsey Miss Mary McDonald Miss Nancy McKinnon Daniel McDonald Charles McRae Harvy A. McRae Daniel Teal Christian Teal Miss Matilda Currie Miss Catherine D. McDonald Miss Eliza McLean Miss Marian Shaw Miss Mary C McRae Mr. John W. McLean Mr. Jesse S. Sutton Mr. Phillip McKay Miss Catherine McKinnon Mr. James A.L. McCall Mr. James H. Hunter Mr. Lauchlin L. McKinnon Mr. Malcum McInnis Mrs. Catharine McRae Mrs. Flora McRae Mrs. Catharine McInnis Mr. Samuel McInnis Miss Margaret McRae Miss Mary Ann McDonald Mrs. Martha Brock? Mrs. Francis Capel Page 29 Names of the Colored Members of Pea River Moses belonging to M .D. Martin Mary belonging to M. D. Martin Henry belonging to F.A. McRae Hane belonging to F.A. McRae Jack belonging to F.A. McRae Lettuce belonging to F.A. McRae Napsey belonging to F.A. McRae Elizabeth belonging to F.A. McRae Dilley belonging to F.A. McRae Calvin belonging to F.A. McRae Annakey belonging to John McInnis Patience belonging to Paul McCall Pinkey belonging to Paul McCall Lucinda belonging to Paul McCall Salley belonging to Paul McCall Thomas belonging to Shipman Hanner belonging to J.J. Baxter Sarah belonging to C.M. McRae Hanner belonging to H. Hobdy Primus belonging to Mrs. McRae Townson belonging to Miles McInnis George belonging to John McInnis Pages 30 and 31 Church accounts, etc Page 32 Pea River Church - 1st Sabbath in Sept. 1857 The Session met and was constituted by Prayer Present F.A. McRae M. D. Martin Elders and M. A. Patterson Moderator A request was presented by the following named persons asking for a letter of Dismission for the purpose of connecting themselves with the Church near R. McSwains viz Gilbert McEachern Catharine McEachern Daniel McEachern Mary McEachern and Allen Bird Members of this Church There request was received and a letter of Dismission granted to each one of them and M. A. Patterson was appointed to write said letters Closed by prayer
Daniel Currie Clk Ss
Pea River Church first Sabath October 1857 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present M. A. Patterson Modr.. F.A. McRae M. D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders The election for a delegate to attend the ensuing meeting of Presbytery at Tuskegee was taken up whereupon Daniel Currie was elected principal and F.A. McRae Alternate Closed by prayer
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Page 33 Pea River Church October 25 1857 There being no excession? to the Church at this time the ordinance of the Lords Supper was administered - A. M. Millen assisted.
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Pea River Church - January 1858 A proposision made for the erection of a new Church Edifice at this place whereupon a building Commitee was appointed the location agreed on and the contract let out one Daniel Beverley became the undertaker and to finish the Church by the first of October next - at $500
Daniel Currie
Pea River Church May 1st 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M. D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders Mrs Ann McRae presented herself for examination and was received by a vote of the Session
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Page 34 Pea River Church first Sabbath May 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present - M. A. Patterson Moderator Elders F.A. McRae M. D. Martin - and Daniel Currie - The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Thomas F. Baxter and Alexander C. Teal and was received at the same time Sarah a servant girl belonging to Christopher McRae was received by letter from Palmira Church Also on examination Hanner a servant girl belonging to Harral Hobdy was received Closed by Prayer
Daniel Currie Clk
Page 35 Pea River Church October 10th 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present - M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M. D. Martin John W. Murdock and Daniel Currie - Elders Mrs. Christian C. Teal presented herself for examination and was received by a vote of the Session Also a servant Boy Primus to Mrs. McKay presented himself for examination and was received by a vote of the session and was Babtized by the Pastor M. A. Patterson The session was closed with prayer
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Pea River Church October 12th 1858 The Session met constituted by prayer Present - M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M .D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders Parker presented a letter of Dismission from the Church at La Grange in the State of Georgia whitch letter found in date Page 36 according to our Book of Dissiplin and received by a vote of the session also at the same time Mrs. McBryde presented a letter of Dismission from the Church at La Grange in the State of Georgia whitch letter was found to be in form and date and was received by a vote of the session The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz. Catharine D. McDonald Eliza McLean Marion Shaw Mary C. McRae Nancy McKinnon and was received Closed with prayer
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Pea River Church - October 13th 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer present - M. A. Patterson - Moderator F.A. McRae M .D. Martin - Daniel Currie Elders - The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz. Mrs. Martha McRae Nancy Jane Beverley Page 37 Catharine McLean Catharine McInnis Martha McInnis Mary Capel Sarah Teal and was received by the session Closed by prayer
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Pea River Church - October 14th 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present - M .A. Patterson F.A. McRae M .D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders - The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Miss Mary Ulsey? - Miss Mary McDonald Miss Nancy McKinnon Daniel McDonald Charles McRae Harry A McRae Daniel Teal and was received Closed with prayer
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Pea River Church - October 17th 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present - M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M .D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders - The following named persons Page 38 presented themselves for examination viz Daniel W. McLean Jesse S. Sutton Phillip McKay Catharine McKinnon James A. L. McCall and was received by the session Closed with prayer
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Pea River Church - October 18th 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present - M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M .D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders - The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Lauchlin L. McKinnon, Malcom McInnis Catharine McRae and was received by the session as members of this Church Closed by prayer
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Page 39 Pea River Church Oct 21st 1858 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M. D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders The following persons presented themselves for examination viz Jane McInnis Catharine (must be a line left out) and was received as members of this Church At the same time and place Nancy Teal came before the session who had been suspended some year before praying to be restored to the communion of the Church and after being examined and satisfactory answers given to all the questions she was restored to the communion priviledge of the Church Closed with prayer
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Pea River Church May 7th 1859 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present M. A. Patterson Moderator F.A. McRae M .D. Martin and Daniel Currie Elders - The subject to nominate an additional member of Elders was taken up Page 40 Whereupon Thomas F. Baxter and John McRae and John N. McRae was put in nommination and the time for election and installation to be the first Sabbath in June next.
Daniel Currie Clk
Pea River Church - 5th Sabbath in May 1859 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present - M. A. Patterson Moderator T.F. Baxter - John N. McRae and Daniel Currie Elders - It was announced that common fame saith Lauchlin L. McKinnon is guilty of Drinking spiritous liquors to excess and using profane language therefore resolved that John N. McRae site L.L. McKinnon to meet the session of this Church on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in August 3 o clock P.M Also Joseph Henderson a member of this Church Common fame saith that he is guilty of Drinking spiritous liquors to excess wherefore resolve that Daniel Currie site Mr. Henderson to meet before the Session of this Church on Saturday before the 3 Sabbath in August Page 41 3 o clock P M Also a charge was prefer against Jack a servant Boy belonging to the Estate of F.A. McRae for misconduct as a Church member and T.F. Baxter was appointed to notify Jack to meet the session on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in August 3 o clock P.M. Closed with prayer.
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Pea River Church Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in August 3 o clock P.M. 1859 The Session met constituted by prayer Present - M. A. Patterson Moderator T.F. Baxter - John N. McRae and Daniel Currie Elders - Having the presence of the accused Joseph Henderson L.L. McKinnon and servant Jack On investigation these several cases they acknowledged their guilt in part and promised to endeavor with the help of God to do better and forever to guard against bringing a reproach on the Church of Christ The Session being satisfied they were continued as members of this Church. Closed with prayer
Daniel Currie Clk
Page 42 Pea River Church - first of October 1859 According to previous Appointment the congregation belonging to this Church held a meeting at this time and place and the following resolution was immediately adopted viz Resolve 1st That it is with unfeigned sorrow that we hear that Rev. M. A. Patterson Pastor of this Church requests a dissolution of his connection with this Church; and while we give our consent to the dissolution of the pastoral relation we wish to be considered as doing so with extreme reluctance. Resolve 2nd That we take pleasure in Bearing testimony to Mr. Pattersons fidelity and efficiency as a minister of the Gospel to his prudence and tenderness as a Pastor and to his conscientiousness and zeal in the discharge of all his duties We feel that in losing him we lose a warm and sympathetic friend one who will take with him at his departure the love and confidence of this whole people. Page 43 Resolve 3rd That we most cordial commend him to the churches and communities to whitch he goes and will follow him with our prayers that his life may be spared and his health preserved that his family may be blessed of God and that he may be abundantly usefull in the great works to whitch he has consecrated his life and for whitch we believe him to be eminently fitted and qualified. Resolve 4th That this congregation Elect a delegate to Attend the ensuing session of Presbytery to meet at New Harmony Church in Chambers County expressive of the views of this Church whereupon T.F. Baxter was elected principle and John N. McRae his alternate by the congregation Closed by Prayer
Daniel Currie
January 1860 By a resolution of East Alabama Presbytery Pea River Church was declared vacant Whereupon the Congregation held a meeting for the purpose of obtaing a minister to take Page 44 charge of the Church for the insuing year Whereupon the Rev. A. D. Campell was duly and unanimous elected and he A. D. Campbell agreed to take charge of the Church and to preach twice a month for the space of one year
Daniel Currie Clk Sn.
Pea River Church - 3rd Sabbath 1860 in Sept., The Session met was constituted by prayer Rev. A. D. Campbell Moderator T.F. Baxter John N. McRae and Daniel Currie Elders The following named persons presented themselves to examination viz. R.B. McDonald Murdock Martin and Alexander Shaw and was received as members of this Church At the same time and place the election of a delegate to attend the meeting of East Alabama Presbytery at Union Springs 2nd Sunday in October - Whereupon Daniel Currie was Elected. Closed by prayer
Daniel Currie Clk Ses
page 45 Pea River Church - 1st Sabbath November 1860 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present John N. McRae Daniel Currie Elders A. D. Campbell Moderator The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Margaret McRae Allen Teal Maryann McDonald Frances Capel Martha Brock and was received as members of this Church Closed by prayer
Daniel Currie Clk. Ses
Pea River Church 2nd Sabbath in March 1861 An election was held for the purpose of electing an additional number of ruling Elders of the Church and following named persons were elected and ordained. R.B. McDonald Daniel Martin Daniel McDonald.
Daniel Currie Clk Ses-
Page 46 A page of Church statistics and accounts which were Examined and approved to this page Lowndesboro Ala. April 20th 1861
W.H. Morrison
Moderator of Presbytery
Page 47 Pea River Church 4th Sabbath in March 1862 The Session met to hear a report of A. D. Campell as regards the prospect of obtaining a preacher for this year he says that he has written to A. McMillen and Foster and had not received no answer from either The election for a Dellegate to Presbytery whereupon Daniel Martin was duly elected
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Pea River Church 1862 This Church has been during the year 1862 vacant only temporary supplied unitll Rev. C.A. Baker a licentiste visited the Church and agreed to supply its pulpit for the year 63 for the sum of four hundred Dollar and the Ammount was subscribed whereupon Mr. Baker took charge of the Church on the second Sabbath in January 1863
Daniel Currie Clk Ses
Page 48 Pea River Church March 19th 1863 The Session met and was constituted by prayer present A. D. Campbell Moderator Thomas F. Baxter and Daniel Currie ruling Elders Mrs Hariett Silmon and James Baxter presented themselves for examination Whereupon they were received as members of this Church As Mrs. Harriett (Silmon or Tilmon?) was not babtized in infancy that it was resolved that she be baptized on Sabbath after the first sermon in the morning Also at the same time and place Samuel N. McInnis was received by letter from Mount Carmel Church Richmond Co. North Carolina Presbytery of Fayetteville. The subject of porceling out the lines in the time of service in the Church was taken up Whereupon it was agreed it should be dispence with as the nature of the time may require Closed by prayer
Daniel Currie Clk Ss.,
Page 49 A page of Church statistics and accounts which were Examined and approved to this page April 17th 1863
Jas. K. Hazen
Mod. East Ala. Pres.
Page 50 Pea River Church Friday before the 2nd Sabbath in April 1864 The session met and was constituted by prayer Present C.A. Baker Thomas Baxter and Daniel Currie Elders. The case of Mrs. Marah Jones who was suspended some time before from the communion of this Church was taken up and Elder Daniel Currie was appointed to converse with her on the ensuing day and report to the members of the session on whether it was her desire to be restored or not After conversation with Mrs. Jones she orhorized the committee that it was her Desire to be restored whereupon the session took a recess to meet Sunday morning 10 o clock Closed by prayer -
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Page 51 Pea River Church - the 2nd Sabbath in April 1864 The met and was constituted by prayer Present Thomas F. Baxter and Daniel Currie Elders Mrs. Marah Jones being present and after making satisfactory answers to all the questions ast her she was Received in full communion with this Church At the same time and place the following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Miss Lucy Crow and Mrs Woods and was received and as Miss Lucy Crow was not babtized in infancy it was agreed upon that she be Babtized before Devine Services this morning. Closed by prayer
Daniel Currie
Pea River Church 4 Sabbath in September 1864 The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present A. Baker Moderator Thomas F. Baxter Daniel Currie Elders The Session being reduced Page 52 so low that we are but two in number with our pastor C.A. Baker Resolved that one of our number be Appointed to Draft resolutions of the sentiments and feelings of this session Thereupon Elder Daniel Currie was unanimously appointed We the session of this Church do submit to the provident God who has removed from our midst two of our most worthy members And Elders of this Church vix. John N. McRae and R.B. McDonald both citizens of Barbour County and State of Alabama Mr. McRae Died of Brain fever at Griffin, Ga. June 16, 1864 whitch he contracted in the camps at the different stations at whitch he was located R.B. McDonald was wounded on the Battlefield July the 4th and died on his way to Atlanta, Ga on the 5th of July Page 53 R.B. McDonald was born Dec. 20th 1833 Aged 31 years six months - one week and four days John N. McRae was born in North Carolina Richmond County. May 10th 1827 Aged 37 years one month and six days. The above named persons were chosen ruling Elders at Pea River in May 1859 and they filled the office with honor to themselves and Church
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Page 54 Pea River - September 25th 1865 The Session met and was constituted by Prayer - Present C. A. Baker Mod
T.F. Baxter and Daniel Currie Elders The following named presented themselves for examination Mrs. E. K or R? McDonald and Mr. Beacher Campbell and Mr. Daniel Baxter and was received by a vote of the session The Session had a recess to meet again Monday Morning 10 o clock Closed with Prayer
Daniel Currie
Monday Morning September 26. 1865 The Session met Present C. A. Baker Mod., and T. F. Baxter and Daniel Currie Elders The following persons presented themselves for examination Miss Agnes McBride Margaret Capel and was received by the vote of the Session then the Session adjourned to meet at the call of the Mod., Closed with Prayer.
Daniel Currie
Tuesday September 27 1865 The Session met present C. A. Baker Mod., T. F. Baxter Daniel Currie Elders The following name persons presented themselves for examination Page 55 viz. Miss Catharine Capel Miss Christian McKay Mr. Daniel N. McRae Mrs. Catharine Ros and was received as members of this Church the session had a recess untill this evening Closed with Prayer
Daniel Currie Clk S.
Pea River Church Tuesday Evening The Session met present C. A. Baker Mod., T. F. Baxter Daniel Currie Elders The following persons presented themselves for examination viz Miss Catharine Shaw Mr. Alexander Capel and was received as members of this Church. At the same time and place Minnis a servant Boy belonging to T. F. Baxter who was susponded some time before and was examined as regards his guilt for which he was suspended to whitch he made satisfactory answers and promised in futer never to be guilty of any crime again that would bring a reproach on the cause of Christ and was received
Daniel Currie Clk S.
Page 56 Pea River Church September 28 1865 The Session met present C. A. Baker, Mod., T. F. Baxter Daniel Currie Elders The following named persons presented themselves for examination viz Ann Eliza Shipman Margaret Ann Jones Sarah E. Shipman and was received as members of this Church The Session had a recess until this evening after devine Service Closed with prayer
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Pea River Church - Wednesday Evening Sept. 28, 1865 The Session met and was constituted by Prayer Present C. A. Baker Mod., T. F. Baxter Daniel Currie Elders - The following named persons of Collur presented themselves for examination Sealey belonging to Mr. Sims Nancy belonging to Mrs. White and was received. Closed with Prayer
Daniel Currie Clk
Page 57 A page of Church statistics and accounts Page 58 Pea River Church the 4th Sabbath in May 1864? The Session met and was constituted by prayer Present A. C. Baker Moderator Mrs. George Shipman presented herself for examination and was received Also at the same time and place the report of Daniel Currie on the death of R. B. McDonald and John N. McRae was read and ordered to be written in full in another part of the Session Book and as Bouth R. B. McDonald and John N. McRae was ruling Elders in the congregation at Pea River we cannot say one word word in the praise of one more than the other.
Daniel Currie
Pea River Church 2nd Sabath July 1865 The Session met and constituted by prayer Present A. C. Baker Moderator T. F. Baxter Daniel Martin Daniel McDonald and Daniel Currie Ruling Elders A charge was prefered against Charles McRae and Christian McRae for indulging in the amusement called Dancing Page 63 And it was univesally agreed that Daniel Currie be appointed to Admonish the partys and report at a subsequent meeting of the Session Closed with Prayer
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Pea River Church - June 2nd Sabath The over named Church being vacant this the year 1866 The Reverend Mr. Wallis from the vicinity of South Carolina passing through this county and stopping preached for us at the above Church and he ingaged to preach for us twice a month until the first of January 1867 for the sum of
Daniel Currie
Pea River Church - 2nd Sabbath of Oct. 1866 The Session met Present Rev. J. A. Wallace Moderator T. F. Baxter Daniel McDonald and Daniel Currie Elders Mr. C. M. McRae came before the Session and was received on examination in full communion Closed by Prayer
Daniel Currie Clk.
Page 64 Pea River Church 2nd Sabbath in October 1866 The session met was constituted by Prayer present Rev. J. A. Wallace Mod.. T. F. Baxter Daniel McDonald and Daniel Currie Elders Commonn fame saith that Mrs. Harriett Sillmon or Tillman? Is guilty of committing adultery and it was resolved that Daniel McDonald an Elder of this Church was appointed to converse with Mrs. Tillmon? And report at Pea River on the 4th Sabbath of this instant Closed by prayer
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Page 65-66 Missing Page 67 Pea River Church June 22 1867 The Session met and constituted by Prayer. Present Rev. J. A. Wallace Mod., T. F. Baxter Daniel McDonald Elders Common fame saith that Daniel Teal a member of this church is guilty of Drinking spiritous liquors to excess and it is therefore resolve that he be notified to meet before the session of this Church on the Sabbath in July next and it is also Resolved that Thomas F. Baxter be a Committee to notifie Mr. Teal At the same time and place Daniel McDonald was appointed a committee to notifie Mrs. Harriett Tilman to meet the session of this Church on the Second Sabbath in July next at ten o clock - Closed with prayer
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Page 68 Pea River Church July 16th 1867 The Session met according to adjournment and was constituted with prayer. Present Rev. J. A. Wallace Mod., pro tem Daniel Currie Thos. F. Baxter Daniel McDonald. Mr. Baxter reported the result of his visits to Daniel Teal, and also read a letter from Mr. Teal to the session: Whereupon it was resolved That the acknowledgements and profession of penetence on the part of Mr. Teal be considered satisfactory. Mrs. Harriet Tilman, who was known to become the mother of an illegitimate child, came before session and professed deep penitence and sorrow for her sin: Whereupon it was resolved, that Mrs. Tilmans confessions be considered satisfactory, and that she be restored to the privileges of the Church. Session adjourned with prayer.
Daniel Currie - Clerk
(Transcribers note although the above entry is signed with Daniel Curries name it is not in his writing) page 69 Pea River Church Oct 26 1867 Session met and was opened with prare. Present Rev. J. A. Wallace, Moderator pro tem, Daniel McDonald and Thos. F. Baxter Elders. The following Preamble and Resolutions in reference to the death of Daniel Curry were unanimously adopted. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God in his Wisdom to remove from us Mr. Daniel Curry, for about a quarter of a century a Ruling Eldor of Pea Pea River Church of Sessions. Wherefore Resolved, 1st That we bow with humility and resignation to the Chastening stroke which our heavenly Father has laid on us, knowing that the Judge of all the earth doeth right. Resolved 2nd That we Cherish the memory of Father Curry as a Christian of eminent godliness, great and underiated love for the house of Gods unremitting zeal for the prosperity of the Page 71 Church, unreproachable faithfulness in the discharge of all of his duties, laboring while it was called to day, and so letting his light shine as to exert a heavenly influence on other around him. Resolved 3rd That is a matter of unfainged thankfulness to God that father Curry was so long spared to benefit us by his wisdom and counsel. Resolved 4th That the name and services of Father Currie be inscribed on a blank page of the Session Book, and that this preamble and Resolutions be Entered upon the minutes of Session.
Thos. F. Baxter Clerk p.t.
Page 71 In Memory of Daniel Currie Born in Richmond County North Carolina Nov. 5 1796 A Ruling Elder in Pea River Church He Died in hope of A Blessed immortality October 11th 1867 Aged 71 years 1 month 6 days Our loss is his Gain Pages 72-73 are blank Page 74 Pea River Church Dec. 7, 1867 Session met and opend with prare by the Moderator, Rev. Wallace The Elders present Daniel McDonald - D. W. McLean Samuel McInis and T. F. Baxter the following named persons presented themselves for examination I. I. Capel Zilphy Elizabeth Tilman Victoria Jones they were received in full Communion with the Church. Sesion closed with prare
T. F. Baxter Clerk
Pea River Church Jan the 12 1868 Session met and was opened with prare by the Moderator J. A. Wallace. Elders present Daniel McDonald Charles McRae and T. F. Baxter Mrs Mary McLenan presented a letter from the first Presbyterian Church at Eufuala, Ala and she was received in full membership with our Church. Closed by prare
T. F. Baxter Clerk
Page 75 Half page of Church statistics Pea River Church March 22nd 1868 Session met and was opened with prayer. Present Rev. J. A. Wallace, Mod. pro. tem. Elders D. McDonald D. W. McLean Saml McInnis Absent T. F. Baxter C. McRae A certificate of dismission was given to Mrs. Beverly to unite with such church in California as might be convenient to her. D. McDonald was chosen to attend the next meeting of Presbytery and D. W. McLean his alternate. Session adjourned with prayer
T. F. Baxter C.S.
Page 76 Hayneville April 18th 1869 Approved to page 76 J. K. Hazen Mod. East Ala. Pres. Page 77 Pea River Church May 10th 1868 Session met and opened with prayer Present Rev. J. A. Wallace, Moderator Ruling Elders T. F. Baxter, D. McDonald, D. W. McLean, Saml McInnis . Absnt Charles McRae Miss Amanda Hovey was examined on experimental religion and received as a member of the Church and was baptized. Mrs. William Keahey, Mrs. Mary Keahey Miss Nancy E. Keahey were received on certificate from Union Church. Session adjourned with prayer.
T. F. Baxter C.S.
End of Session Book Miscellaneous notes in back of same Session Book June the 2nd 1866 Married At the residence of Gilber McRae Mr. Calvin McLean to Miss Nancy McRae
Daniel Currie
Pea River 2nd Sabbath in September 1866 the ordinance of Babtism was administered by Rev. J. A. Wallace to the following named children viz The infant daughter of Daniel and Sarah Teal Mary I.? Teal Born 1 of June 1866 The infant son of Mathew and Isabella Jones Freeman Jones Born 12 June 1866 The infant children of James & Martha Brock Plessent Sarah Charles Brock The infant daughter of Mrs. Mary Jones Mary D. Jones Born Dec 25th 1864
Daniel Currie
Died at Griffin Georgia June 16th 1864 of Brain fever a desease in the Camp at the different stations at which he was located John N. McRae a member of the Church and ruling Elder at Pea River. John McRae was born in North Carolina Richmond County May 10th 1827 and died June 16th 1864 Aged 37 years one month and six days John McRae joined the Church in yearly life in Richmond Co. N.C. he came to the State of Ala. In 49 or 1850 and did not remain long in the State before he joined the Church of Pea River and was always ready to do what was his duty to do possessing a noble and generous disposition made for himself miny friends but when the Yankees Marshalled there cohorts to lay waist our native South he went with the sperrit of bravery and patriatism which should have moved every Southern son to action leaped to arms and for miny months he stood underneath the folds of the banner of our Young Confereracy. Determined to conquer or die but alass he has fallen and yealed up his gallant spirrit in pure defense of his country Of a high order of intellect a pure and devoted patriatism a kind and never dying parent? affection high aspirations and social quallitys of the most refined and noble character had been any guarntee for a long happy life John N. McRae would still be in our midist the charm of every circle in whitch he moved. John N. McRae was a kind husband An indulgent parent and it was the hope of his friends and familey that when peace would be restored that he would meet the happy reception around his own fire side. But oh how changed the time? - He is cold in death and Burried like many others far from Home and friends but we are sure that God is near to the righteous when they die. John N. McRae was a good soldier and was always at his post. A good young man has fallen and we Believe that he is in the enjoyment of the rest that remains for the People of God far from the noise of war and the crash of Arms. We know that whatever God does is right and we should bow in our humble submition to his holy will and while we greave that one so lovely in character has been removed from his familey and session of Pea River We rejoice and praise God for the good we have that all is well with him. John N McRae was the son of Catharine and Donal McRae citizens of N.C. John N. McRae was home but once to see his familey but remained in the service of his county Allways ready to do his duty as a soldier John N. McRae was a Sabbath School teacher and the instructions he gave we hope that will by lasting. In the death of this young man the session of Pea River has lost a good member. John N. McRae and R. B. McDonald were ruling Elders at Pea River and we who survive feel the loss of so worthy Members as they were. But the mighty are fallen they [were] lovely and pleasant in their lives and in there death were not burried far apart. McRae died 16th of June and was Buried at Griffin McDonald died the 5th of July and Buried at Atlanta McRae leaves a wife and four children to mourn there loss but hope to meet again How blest the righteous when he dies When sinks a weary soul to rest How beam the closing eyes How gently heaves the expiring brest Lifes duty done as sinks the clay Light from its load the Spirit flies While heaven and earth combine to say How blest the righteous when he dies Daniel Currie Clk S. Pea River Church May 10th 1857 The following named persons were babtized by the Pastor M. A. Patterson viz The infant daughter of Daniel and Malinda Beasley? Alter Beasley born January 13 1857 The infant daughter of Thomas F. and Mary Baxter Mary Martha born January 19th 1857 The infant daughter of Mathew and Isabella Jones Manda Jones Born Jan 13th 1857 The infant daughter of Daniel W. and Mary Teal Juley Elizabeth Teal Born Feb 11, 1857 Pea River Church First Sabbath in May 1858 The following named adult persons was Babtized by the pastor M. A. Patterson viz Ann McRae the wife of Christopher McRae Also a servant girl Belonging to Harrel Hobdy was Babtized at the same time and place the following named children was Babtized by the pastor M. A. Patterson The children of Christopher and Ann McRae viz Thomas McRae James McRae Sarah McRae and the infant daughter of Gilbert and Abigail McRae Margaret McRae The infant son of John N. and Catharine McRae Duncan Franklin McRae Born July 1857.
Daniel Currie Clk
Pea River Church October 18th 1858 Babtized by the Pastor M. A. Patterson the infant son of Elizabeth and Russel Jones viz Charles Jones born July 30th 1858 also Jesse S. Sutton and adult was Babtized also the following adult colored persons viz. George and Henry Servants belonging to John McInnis Townson a servant boy belonging to Miles McInnis and Eliza a servant girl belongin to William Teal
T. F. Baxter appointed Clerk
The following named children wer baptized by the Pastor J. A. Wallace the daughters of Mrs. Grant Laura Margret and Ida Epaminondas? The 7 Dec. 1867 the following children was babtized Elizabeth Lu Daniel and Issac all the children of John and Zilphy Tilman
T. F. Baxter Clerk of Ses.
Died June 27th 1857 Near Louisville Barbour Co. Ala. James Patterson age 5 years 3 months and 12 days Married
In Barbour Co. Ala July 2nd 1857
Paul McCall to Harriet Newel McRae
Daniel Currie
Married October 22 1857
William Bostick to Miss Lilliann McRae Daughter of F. A. McRae all of Barbour Co. Ala.
Daniel Currie
Died At the residence of William McRae in Barbour County Ala., October 23rd 1857 Mr. John Cunningham Aged 80 years Mr. Cunningham was a native of Scotland and was a Member of the Presbyterian Church for many years Malcom McInnis was married to Maran Shaw daughter of William Shaw on the 23rd of Dec. 1858 Died Near Pea River Church Dec. 11th 1858 F. A. McRae He was a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Pea River for many years Died Near Pea River Church
Nov 12th 1858 Aged 17 years and 5 months He was a student of the Sabbath School at Pea River Church - the young too must die
Daniel Currie Clk Sn.
Died near Pea River Church March 2nd 1860 Martin D. Martin aged 50? Yrs. Mr. Martin was a ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church at Pea River ever since it was organized
Daniel Currie Clk. Ss.
Pea River Church 3rd Sabbath in June 1860 Babitzed by the Pastor Rev. A. D. Campbell the infant son of Catharine and Samuel McInnis Hugh McInnis Born June 12th 1859 July 1st 1860 Babtized by the pastor the Rev. A. D. Campbell the infant daughter of Catharine and G. W. Butler Lusindy Butler Born January 1st 1860 Also the infant son of T. F. and Mary Baxter James Thomas Baxter Born Mar. 1859
Daniel Currie - Clerk Ssn.
Pea River Church 1860 Babptized by the Pastor A. D. Campbell the children of Mrs. Flora Ann Shaw Alexande Catharine Margery Patun and Frances Shaw
Daniel Currie
Dec 2nd 1860 Babtized by the Rev. C. W. Butler the children of James and Martha Brock viz Mary Brock William Brock Tempy Brock and Alexander Brock 4th Sabbath Dec., 1860 Babtized by the Pastor A.D. Campbell the children of Allen Teal viz Sarah and Wiley Teal 4th Sabbath in April 1861
The following children was babtized by the Pastor A. D. Campbell viz the infant son of Thomas and Mary Baxter and the infant daughter of John N. and Catharine McRae The infant son of Daniel and Mary McDonald John C. McDonald
Daniel Currie Clk s Sn.
2nd Sabbath March 1862
Babtized by Pastor A. D. Campbell the infant daughter of Samuel and Catharine McInnis viz Margaret McInnis Born January 1862
Daniel Currie Clk Sn.
Married by the Rev. G. W. Butler on the 8th of April 1862 Miles McInnis Esq to Miss Sarah Ann McDonald all of Barbour Co. Ala.
Daniel Currie
Died at Camp Jackson Fla. July 15th 1862 John W. McLean Son of Margaret and John McLean in the 23rd year of his age a member of Pea River Church March 22. 1863 The following named children were babtized by E. McNear viz the infant son of Elizabeth and Russel Jones viz William Jones born Jan. 1863 The infant daughter of Malcom and Marion McInnis Martha Jane McInnis also Harriet Tilman was babtized and her children. Viz Mary Ann Tilman and Jonathan Tilman.
Daniel Currie Clk Sn
4th Sabbath in March 1863 Babtized by E. McNear the infant child of Bralina a servant girl belonging to the Estate of M. D. Martin and Thomas a servant boy belonging to the Estate of James Shipman Dec
Daniel Currie Clk S
Died July 21 1863 The infant son of Mary and Donald John C. McDonald age 2 yrs 3 mo. 19 days
Daniel Currie
May 26th The following named children were Babtized by the pastor A. D. Campbell the infant son of Mary and T. F. Baxter Jefferson Davis Baxter Born April 12th 1861 also the infant daughter of Catharine and John N. McRae Mary F. McRae Born Mar. 1861 May 1862 Babtized by Mr. Baker the adopted daughter of John McInnis Marth Ann Butler Sept. 28, 1864 The Children of Mrs. E. R. and Frederick McDonald was Babtized by Mr. Baker viz George Stewart John Frederick Martha and Catharine McDonald the infant son of Mrs. Woods William Allen The infant son of Mrs. Catharine Ros? William James The infant daughter Mrs. Matilda and Daniel Beasley Mary Beasley. June 22nd 1867 Babtized by the Pastor Mr. Wallace. Mr. Allen Teal adult and his infant son James Teal. Babtized Sept 13th 1868 Isabella infant daughter of Saml. N. McInnis and Catharine McInnis Born June 13th 1868 Also Eliza Jane daughter of Mames and Martha Brock. Died in Pike County October 17th 1863 Mrs. Jane Hobdy in the 65th year of her age. Mrs. Hobdy was born in Richmond County N.C. and was the daughter of John McNeal. Mrs. Hobdy came with her parents to the State of Alabama with the first settlers of the State who settled in Barbour Co then Pike Co. Mrs. Hobdy was among the first that joined the Church at Pea River and was a consistent member of that church until the day of her death Mrs. Hobdy was a great supporter of Benevolent institutions and was always in her seat in the house of God except hindered by sickness. Mrs. Hobdy was aimiable and virtuous and one of the best friends to the poor for none went away from her house empty handed. She leaves a large family and many friends to mourn their deplorable loss But mourn not as those who have no hope.
Daniel Currie
Died near Pea River Nov. 17, 1863 Alexander C. Teal in the 26th year of his age. His disease was contracted in the Army for he had served in the Army for more than a year and was faithful in all his dealings Mr. Teal was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was a consistent member until his death Mr. Teal was born in N.C. on Dec. 17th 1837 and came with his father and mother to Ala. and was not long in the State before he joined the Church at Pea River and many are the prayers that has passed his lips. Mr. Teal has left a wife and many friends and relations to mourn their erreparaeable loss but do not mourn as those who have no hope and so blessed are they who die in the Lord for saith the spirit for they rest from their labours and their works do follow them
Daniel Currie C. Ss.
Died January 1864 at the residence of Simon Baxter Norman Cameron in the 80th year of his age. Mr. Cameron was born in Scotland and came to the Uniteed States of America with his father and mother and settled in Richmond Co. N.C. and after some years he moved to the State of Ala. with his own family and settled in the County of Barbour. Went to Dale but did not remain there long Mr. Cameron was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Pea River and remained a consistent member until the day of his death. Died near Pea River February the 5th 1864 Margaret McLean the wife of John McLean and daughter of Angus and Catharine Currie who were emigrants from Scotland. Mrs. McLean was born in North Carolina November 1st 1798 Aged 65 years three months and five days. Mrs. McLean was amongst those that first joined the church at Pea River at its formation and was a consistent member in good and regular standing until the day of her death. Mrs. McLean was a kind mother and was a pious and good neighbour and allways ready to help the needy and always in her seat in the House of God. She is burried in the graveyard at Pea River Church which she loved She left a husband and three daughters and two sons and many friends to mourn her loss But do not mourn as those that have no hope
Daniel Currie Clk.
Died near Pea River Church June the 5th 1865 John McInnis in the 75th year of his age. John McInnis was born in Richmond Co. N.C. and in yearley life he joined the Presbyterian Church and was a consistent member of the same all of his life John McInnis moved to the State of Ala. And was amongst that joined the Church at Pea River He was one of the true suporters of the cause of Christ untill his death He was a good neighbour and a just man in all his dealings. He lived to a good old age and is burried in the Church yard that he help to build Mr. McInnis left many friends and a large circle of relations to mourn their loss but do not mourn as those that has no hope. His children all died in infancy.
Daniel Currie Clk Ss.
Pea River 2nd Sabbath in April 1864 The infant children of Mary Jones were babtized viz Flora Jones Susanna jones at the same time and place the infant daughter of Isabella Jones viz Mary Caroline Jones 2nd Sabbath in October 1865 Babtized by Mr. Baker the infant daughter of Catharine and Samuel McInnis Mary Jane McInnis Born July 24th 1865 4th Sabbath in December 1865 Babtized by the Pastor Mr. Baker the infant daughter of Mary and Daniel McDonald Ada Augusta McDonald Born in Aug 9th 1865
Daniel Currie Clk Sn.
Died near Marietta Georgia July 5. 1864 Robert B. McDonald belonging to the 29th Reg. Of Alabama Volunteers from a wound received on the Battlefield on the 4th of July and when he fell he sayed to his company let me lye that I may die easy but he was put aboard of the cars and sent on to the hospital in Atlanta but did not live to reach there and is burried like many others are far from home and from friends but God is near the just when he dies. R.B. McDonald was born in North Carolina Dec. 20, 1833 Aged 31 years six months One week and 4 days. R.B. McDonald was raised by pious parents He joined the Church of Pea River the 3rd Sabbath of September 1860 - and was elected Ruling Elder on the 2nd Sabbath in March 1861 and was chosen as a delegate to the Presbytery which met at Lowndesborough April 20th 1861 .. It was the expectation of the congregation at Pea River that when Peace would be restored R. B. McDonald would go to College and prepare for the Ministery .. was a good scollar none could excell him in learning he could memorize almost as fast as some could read .. R. B. McDonald was the son of Martha and Malcom McDonald the son of Daniel the son of Malcom the son of John which all wore the name McDonald Martha the mother of our hero R. B. McDonald was the daughter of Daniel McRae who was a ruling Elder in the Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church in Richmond Co. N.C. and his grandmothers name was Sarah McKenzie all distinguished families of Scotland
He never come home to see his relations but remained in the service of his country He witnessed the death of his brother in the Camp at Pollard The subject of this memoire has left a father and mother one brother and four sisters to mourn...
Daniel Currie Clk S.
R. B. McDonald son of
Malcom McDonald d. 1871 (Pea River Cem
&
Martha McRae b. 4 Aug 1804 (Pea River Cem
d. 24 Jan 1879
v.p. 23 for joining church
Copied November 1959 by Annie Lee Mills, Library, Department of Archives and History from a transcript of the original made from the original by Bickham Christian, Shrevesport, Louisiana
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