Pleasant Hill January 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church convened at her regular term Saturday before the third Lords day in January 1858
Preaching by our Pastor after which the Church set in conference
Enquired for the fellowship of Church, Love abounded
Opened a door for the reception of members, none applied
 Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk J. B. Huddleston, Mod.

Sunday
Sunday nothing transferred more than common.
J.M. Spight, Clk

Pleasant Hill March 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in March 1858
Preaching by our Pastor After which the church set in conference
Enquired for the fellowship of the church Love abounded
Opened a door for the reception of members, none offered
 Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk J. B. Huddleston, Mod.

Sunday
Sunday we had meeting as usual nothing particular occurred
J.M. Spight, Clk

Pleasant Hill April 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1858
Preaching by our Pastor After which the Church set together in conference
Enquired for the fellowship of the Church. Love abounded
Opened a door for the reception of members. Whereupon Bro. John Clements handed in a letter for himself and Sister Clements, which they had obtained from this Church some time since for the purpose of moving, but declined
Brethren Edward Norton and J. M. Spight are appointed a Committee to see bro. & sister Lee,
and talk with them, they having obtained a letter some 18 months ago for the purpose of moving, but does not move, neither do they attend meetings
Agreed to request Eld E. A. Mider to be with us at our May meeting, and our Clerk write to him.
Dismissed in order
Eld. J. B. Huddleston, Mod. J. M. Spight Ch Clk

Sunday
Sunday Eld. Huddleston and bro J. Clements preached to an attentive audience.
J.M. Spight

Pleasant Hill May 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church convened at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in May 1858
Preaching by Brother Clemmons and our Pastor
After which visiting Brethren and Sisters were invited to seats with us in conference
The fellowship of the Church was then inquired for Love abounded
Opened a door for the reception of members, Where upon Sisters Elizabeth Meret presented a
letter and was heartedly received
Ref ferences was then heard in regard to Brother and Sister Lee’s non attendance at meeting,
Brother Lee being present gave the Church satisfaction.
 Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk J. B. Huddleston, Mod.

Sunday
Sunday morning at an early hour an unusually large congregation was in attendance Eld.
Huddleston preached (it being our communion season) and proceeded to administer the Lords
Supper of which we washed one anothers feet. Then dismissed in order with love for one another
J.M. Spight Church Clerk

Pleasant Hill June 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church convened at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in June 1858
Preaching by our Pastor
After which visiting brethren and sisters were invited to seats with an conference
Enquried for the fellowship of the Church Love abounded
Opened a door for the reception of members, no application
 Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk J.H. Huddleston, Mod.

Sunday
Sunday Eld. Hudleston being sick did no attend; Bro John Clemens preached, dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk

Pleasant Hill July 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in July 1858
Preaching by Bro. J. Clemens and our Pastor
Met in conference
Enquired for the fellowship of the Church, Love abounded
Invited visiting brethren and sisters, to seats with us
Opened the door for the reception of numbers, whereupon letters were handed us by Bro Liles Welch and Sister Susanah Welch, which were read and the right hand of fellowship given them
Appointed the following brethren delegates to our Union Meeting, viz, William T. Cotton,
William Norton, H. H. Hopper and G. T. Cotton alternate
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston, Mod. William Norton, Asst.Clk.
J.M. Spight being confined with sore eye

Sunday
Sunday nothing uncommon or unpleasant occurred—dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Clk

Pleasant Hill August 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term, Saturday before the third Lords day in August 1858 Preaching by our Pastor
The church then met in conference
The fellowship of the church was then enqired for, Love abounded
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened the door for the reception of members, whereupon Sister Ann M. Nance presented a letter, Brother James H. Nance, Sister Mary A. Cotton and Sister Nancy Cotton came forward and related the reason of the hope they had in Christ and all were unanimously received
The following brethren were appointed deligates to the Association,(viz) George T. Cotton H.H.
Hopper Edward Norton and Peter J. Cotton alternate.
The Clerk to write. Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Mod.  J.M. Spight Ch. Clk

Sunday
Sunday morning, at an early hour a large concourse of people assembled on the banks of Muddy Creek and in their presence our Pastor baptised Bro. J.H. Nance, sisters M.A. Cotton and Nancy Cotton, then repaired to the meeting house where Eld. Huddleston preached to a very large and attentive congregation.
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill September 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the third Sunday in Sep.1858
Preaching by our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was then enqired for. Love abounded
Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us
Called for reference, a letter to the Association, prepared by our clerk was read and adopted
Opened the door for the reception of members, whereupon James W. Norton came forward and related the reason of the hope he had in Christ and was unanimously received and upon his own suggestion, to be baptised at our next meeting
Dismissed in the fear of God
J.B. Huddleston Mod.  J.M. Spight Ch. Clerk

Sunday
Sunday Eld. Huddleston preached to a large and attentive audience Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill October 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the third Sunday in October 1858
Preaching by Bro. J. Clements and our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the Church was then enqired for, all in peace
Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us Called for reference, whereupon the baptism of Bro. J.W. Norton was agreed to be attended to tomorrow 10 O’Clock Opened the door for the reception of members-A letter from Bro. and Sister Lee was once issued from here was handed back Resolved, that J.M. Spight be appointed to receive a contribution and get a stove for the meeting house.
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Mod.  J.M. Spight Clerk

Sunday
Met a large concourse of people at the water’s edge and there Eld. Huddleston baptised Bro J.
W. Norton then went to the meeting house, Eld H. preached to a large congregation, after which
the sacrement & feet washing was attended to.

Pleasant Hill Nov. 1858
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in Nov. 1858 and owing to the inclemency of the weather (Eld Musgrove being present) we had no preaching
Yes we set in conference
Singing and prayer by our Pastor
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for love abounded
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members no application
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk J. B. Huddleston, Mod.

Sunday
Sunday morning a goodly member of persons were out for the cool weather Eld. Musgrove
preached first follows by Eld. Huddleston.
Then dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Clk

Pleasant Hill Dec 1858
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in Dec. 1858
Preaching by Eld Musgrove from the latter part of the 22nd verse of the 9th Chap. John
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was inquired for peace abounded
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with so continued and on his own
application last meeting we dismissed him as such
The following notices were then unamimously adopted
Obituary was presented
**See Matilda Marrow, Sarah Hopper, and Rhody Hall

Lord’s Day
Sunday morning we met as usual preaching by our Pastor nothing occurred more than common
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clk.

Pleasant Hill January 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in January 1859
Preaching by Bro. John Clements and our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for nothing made known to the contrary of peace
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, no application
Bro. Pleasant W. Hopper made known to the Church that he had been guilty of doing wrong, for which he was sorry for and asked forgiveness of the Church which was granted
Bro. John Clements asked for a letter of dismisstion for himself and Sister Clements which were granted
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk J. B. Huddleston, Mod.

Sunday
Met persuant to adjournment Eld Huddleston preached to an attentive audience
J.M. Spight, Clerk

Pleasant Hill February 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church convened at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in Feb. 1859
Preaching by our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was enquired for, all in peace
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats us
On motion of Bro. Peter J. Cotton the rules of decorum and abstract of principles were called for and read
Bro. P.J. Cotton is hereby appointed to present at our next meeting an amendment to the 8th
Article of the rules of decorum
The Clerk is hereby authorized to insert an opinion of our former Clerk, as follows
Be it resolved that years gone by Bro. John Clements joined this Church a licensed preacher in good standing and

Pleasant Hill March 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in March 1859
Preaching by our Pastor
The Church then set in conference
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for, Love abounded
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us.
Reference was next called for we agree that the 8th Article of the rules of decorum needs no amendment
Opened a door for the reception of members, no application Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Mod.  J.M. Spight Church Clerk

Sunday
Sunday morning we met a good sized congregation, and Eld. Huddleston preached in his usual style
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clk

Pleasant Hill April 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in April1859
Preaching by our Pastor
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for, Love abounded
No visiting brethren being with us the usual invitation was not given
Opened a door for the reception of the church none applied Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill May 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church convened at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in May 1859
Preaching by Bro. J. Clements, and followed by our Pastor
Then met in conference
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for, Love prevailed
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members-no application
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Moder.  J.M. Spight Clerk

Lord’s Day
Sunday morning we met at a very early hour, the congregation being unusually large seats were prepared in the yard before the door as well as in the house Eld. Huddleston stood in the door and preached from these words; And they continued steadfastly in the apostle doctrine and in breaking of bread and in prayer. After which the sacrement of the Lord’s supper was administered and washing one another feet harmony and good feeling seemed to abound, and we trust that the fruits may be gathered in future time
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill June 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day June
1859.
Preaching by our Pastor.
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for, love abounded.
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, no application.
Bro. H.H. Hopper, one of our deacons (whose wife had died) asked advice of the brethren,
concerning the deaconship, which we agreed to defer till our next meeting, for consideration
Our Clerk being absent Bro. W. Norton acted
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Mod.  W. Norton Ch. pro.tem.

Lord’s day
Sunday morning we met at the usual hour, Eld. Huddleston preached to an attentive audience.
dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill July 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at our regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in July 1859
The services were opened by Bro. L. Daniel, followed by Eld. W.S. Daugherty from Isaiah 33
Chap. 17 verses and concluded by Bro. H. Rowland
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was enquired for love abounded
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Reference was next called for one from last meeting in regard to the deaconship of Bro. H.H. Hopper. Agreed unanimously that we are satisfied with Bro. Hopper to remain one of our deacons (after the death of his wife) yet by his own request we also agree to release him We agree to choose another deacon at our next meeting Opened a door for the reception of
members, whereupon Sister Mary J. Elliott came forward and related an experience of grace and was given the right hand of fellowship
The following brethren are hereby appointed delegates to our union meeting W. Norton G.T.
Cotton H.H. Hopper and E. Norton in case of failure
Baptism to be attended to to-morrow at 9~ O’Clock.
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Mod.  J.M. Spight Ch Clk

Pleasant Hill July term
Persuant to adjournment the Church and congregation met within the banks of Muddy Creek at an early hour
The services were opened by Eld. W.S. Daughety by signing and prayer and a very appropriate and beautiful address on baptism,  After which our Pastor (Eld. Huddleston) baptised Sister Mary Jane Elliott
We then went to the meeting house and there Bro. S. Daniel opened the services by preaching, to a very large audience followed by Eld. W.S. Daughetry, after which Eld. Huddleston
dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill August 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in August 1859
Our Pastor preached for us.
After which the Church set in conference
The fellowship of the Church was then enquired for, love abounded
Visiting brethren and sisters were invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, none applied.
A reference from last meeting, with regard to the choosing of another deacon, was next taken up, and we agree to proceed to elect one; which resulted in the choice of Bro. George T. Cotton. And we further agree that ordination to the office of Deacon take place our October meeting
The Clerk is authorized to write and request Elders James Hendrix, W.S. Daughety and M.B.
Moore, and in connesion with our Pastor to constitute the Presbytery
The following brethren were then elected delegates to the Association viz. J.M. Spight William
P. Cotton, P.W. Hopper and Liles Welch alternate, The Clerk to write and the Clerk will also write to the Elders that are requested to compare the Presbytery
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Mod.    J.M. Spight Clk

Pleasant Hill August
Sunday morning, we met and had our regular meeting, nothing occurred more than is common to note
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill September 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday
before the 3rd Lords day in Sept. 1859
Our Pastor, being absent on a tour to Sister Association, we had no preaching William Norton was then chosen Moderator protem
The church being all in peace
Visiting brethren and sisters were invited to seats with us
Opened a door for membership none offered
The better to the Association was read and approved
Contributions for minutes $2.35
J.M. Spight Ch. Clk W. Norton Mod, protem

Sunday we had no preaching, yet we met and heard the young people sing
J.M. Spight, Clk

Pleasant Hill October 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in October 1859
Preaching by Eld. James Hendrix
Our Pastor being absent, Bro Hendrix was requested to act as moderator
The fellowship of the church was then enquired for Love abounded Visiting brethren and sisters were next invited to seats with us
Reference was then called for respecting the ordination of a deacon, which we refer till tomorrow in consequence of there not being but, the one, minister present
Opened a door for the reception of members no application
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight, Clk James Hendrix Moderator protem

Sunday morning a very large congregation was in attendance The church then set together and therebeing but the one minister present we agree to postpone indefinately the ordination of a deacon. Eld Hendrix then preached to us, and by his being in a hurry to start home, and likely to rain, we put off our communion
Dismissed in peace
J.M. Spight Clk

Pleasant Hill November 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term
Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in November 1859
Preaching by Bro. John Clemens and our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was then enquired for; Love was made manifest
Visiting brethren and sisters were invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, no application
We agree that the ordination of Bro. George T. Cotton to the office of deacon be attended to, at
our next May meeting and our Clerk requested to write and request the following ministers to be
with us viz. Eld.s. Daugherty, Moore, Hendrix, and Nowlin
Dismissed by order
J.B. Huddleston, Mod  J.M. Spight Clk

Lords day
Sunday we had preaching by Bro. John Clemens and our Pastor Dismissed in peace
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill December 1859
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Dec.1859
Preaching by our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for, Love abounded
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, no one applied
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Mod.
J.M. Spight Clerk

Sunday morning, owing to the inclemency of the weather the audience was not large, yet our Pastor
preached for us and dismissed us in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill January 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in January 1860
Our Pastor being present, divine service were had
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was enquired for, love abounded,
Opened a door for membership no application
Dismissed in order
J.B. Huddleston Moderator  J.M. Spight Ch. Clk

Sunday
Sunday was quite cool therefore we had but a small congregation, Our pastor preached, then
dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill February 1860
Pleasant hill Baptist church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lords day inFebruary 1860
Preaching by our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was next enquired for. Nothing was made known to the contrary of peace
Visiting brethren were then invited to seats with us.
Opened a door for the reception of members none applied
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Ch. Clerk

Lords day
Sunday, Our Pastor preached to a good sized and orderly congregation (for winter)
Then dismissed
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill March 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church convened at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in March 1860
Preaching by our Pastor
Then met in conference
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for, nothing, was made known to the contrary of peace
Visiting brethren were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members none applied
Called for the reading of the rules of decorum and abstract of principles
An amendment to the rules of decorum was suggested, and after some agreement was laid over till next meeting
Appointed the following brethren to visit Bro. and Sister Lee and enquire the cause of their non—attendence, viz. H.H. Hopper, J.H. Nance and J.M. Spight report at our next meeting
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Lord’s Day
Sunday Eld. Huddleston preached to a large and orderly congregation
Dismissed in peace
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill April 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in April 1860
The services were opened by Bro. H.A. Rowland and followed by our Pastor,
The fellowship of the Church was next enquired for, Love abounded
Visiting brethren were then invited to seats with us
Called for reference. The committee who was appointed to see Bro. and Sister Lee, reported that they had discharged their duty. Bro. Lee being present made in his own excuse, and the committee that of sister for not attending church meetings, both were received
The suggestion, to amend the rules of decorum, was withdrawn by the mover,
Next opened a door for the reception of members, none applied.
Moved, that the choosing of another deacon be considered until next meeting
Then dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Ch. Clerk

Lord’s Day
Sunday a large congregation was in attendance. Eld. Huddleston preached
All in peace
J.M. Spight Clk

Pleasant Hill May 1860
The Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at his regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in May 1860.
The services of God were opened by Eld. W. L. Dougherty.
Then set in conference.
The fellowship of the church was enquired for love, was made manifest.
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us, and to participate in the business that may come before us.
Called for reference, which we agree to defer, until after a way is made open for membership.
Then opened a door for the reception of members, whereupon brother Jacob Peeler and Sister
Mary Peeler, presented letters, they were both, cordially received to our fellowship.
Then took up the references, we agree that the ordination of Bro. George T. Cotton, be attended
too, tomorrow moving 9 O’Clock. With regard to choosing another deacon it is considered impracticable, or unnecessary as we consider two fill the requirements of the Bible.
Then dismissed in order, till tomorrow morning 9 o’clock.
J.M. Spight, Ch. Clk.

Pleasant Hill May 1860
Sunday morning 9 o’clock, the church met perserant to adjournment. Bro. George T. Cotton, having been previously chosen to the office of deacon, took his seat for ordination, Elders present William L. Dougherty and John B. Huddleston.
The ordination began by Eld. Huddleston; Hymn; Jesus, united by thy grace; Prayer by Eld. Huddleston.
Examination of the candidate by Eld. Dougherty.   Explanation of the office of deacon by Eld.
Dougherty.   Dedication prayer by Eld. Dougherty; Hymn; Up to the throne 0, God of Love; By
Eld. Huddleston.   Right hand of fellowship, by the Presbytery and church. At an early hour afterwards, preaching commenced, to one  of the largest congregations ever assembled at this place. Eld. Dougherty preached from the last verses of the 7th  chapter of Matthew. After which the sacrement of the Lords Supper was administered, then we washed one anothers
feet, during which time Love seemed to abound.
Dismissed in order.
J.M. Spight, Clerk

Pleasant Hill June 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in June 1860
Preaching by our Pastor
After which the church set in conference our clerk being absent, brother J. W. Norton was requested to act. Clerk protem
The fellowship of the church was enquired for, love was made manifest.
Visiting brethren and sisters were next invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, whereupon, Bro.
John L. Grace came forward and related the dealings of the Lord
with his soul, and was cordially recieved to our fellowship.
And to be baptized tomorrow morning 10 o’clock
Dismissed in order
J. M. Norton Clk protem J. B. Huddleston Moderator

Lords Day
Sunday morning according to appointment a large congregation met at the water side (Muddy Creek) and there our Pastor Eld. Huddleston went down into the water with Bro. John L. Grace and there baptized him; after which we went to the meeting house, and there Eld. Huddleston preached, then dismissed in order.
J. M. Norton By J. M. Spight

Pleasant Hill July 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in July 1860
Preaching by our pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was next inquired for love was made manifest.
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Called for reference, there being none
Then opened a door for the reception of members, whereupon bro. Thomas Stark presented a
letter and was received to our-fellowship
Appointed the following brethren delegates to the Union meeting, to be with the New Salem
church(viz) William Norton, Peter J. Cotton H.H. Hopper and Edward Norton, alternate
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Ch. Clk

Sunday
Sunday we met as usual, Eld. Huddleston preached to an orderly congregation
J.M. Spight Clk

Pleasant Hill August 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in August 1860
Preaching by bro. H.T. Rowlin
After which we set in conference, our pastor being absent. Eld. H.T. Rowlin was chosen moderator
The fellowship of the church was next inquired for, and found to be in peace
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, none applied
Proceeded next to elect delegates to the association, which resulted in the choice of, brethren
T.J. Cotton H.H. Hopper J.M. Spight and J.H. Nance alternate
We agree to contribute $1.50 for printing minutes. Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Ch. Clk

Sunday
Sunday morning, we met as usual, Eld. H.T. Rowlin preached for us.
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Pleasant Hill September 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in Sept. 1860
Preaching by our Pastor
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church was next inquired for, all in peace
Visiting brethren and sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members, no application
Called for reference, the letter to the association was read and adopted
Agreed, that the rules of decorum and abstract of principles be revised and submitted to the church for their consideration, by brethren P.J. Cotton J.M. Spight and request our Pastor to assist them
Dismissed in order
J.M. Spight Clerk

Sunday
Sunday, was a very rainy day, so much so that we did not go to the meeting house
J.M. Spight Clk

Pleasant Hill October 1860
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1860
Preaching by our Pastor Elder Huddleston
Then set in conference
The fellowship of the church called for
All in peace
Visiting brethren and sisters invited to seats with us
Opened a door for the reception of members when brother J.M. Cotton and Sister Cotton came forward related an experience of hope and was received into full fellowship
Called for reference the Brethren who were appointed to revise the rules were allowed further time
Agreed to meet at the water tomorrow morning ten O’clock The communion we agree to postpone until next May
J.B. Huddleston Mod.
J.M. Spight Ch. Clerk

Sunday
Met at water according to appointment after administering baptism repaired to the house: a large and well ordered congregation in attendance after preaching dismissed in order by our Pastor
J.M. Spight

Pleasant Hill November 1860
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Nov.1860
Then set in conference
Enquired for the fellowship of the church all in peace
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us
Called for reference there being in regard to revising abstract of principles the same isindefinitely postponed
Opened a door for the reception of members no application
Dismissed in order
J. M. Spight C. Clerk J. B. Huddleston, Mod.

Pleasant Hill December 1860

Pleasant Hill January 1861

Pleasant Hill February 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Feb.1861
Preaching by our Pastor
Then set in conference. The fellowship of the Church was enquired for all in peace Visiting brethren and Sisters invited to seats with us. Opened a door for reception of members none applied
Reference called for none on recorded
J. B. Huddleston, Mod. J. M. Spight, Clk

Sunday
Our Pastor being absent from inclemency of the weather we invited our Missionary friend Fawcet to occupy the stand
which he did
Dismissed in order
J. M. Spight

Pleasant Hill March 1861
After preaching by our pastor church met in conference Sat. before 3rd Lords day in March 1861.
State of the church enquired for love abounded. Visiting brethren and Sisters invited to seats with us
Opened a door for membership no application reference called for none on record
Our clerkship being vacant on account of the death of our dear brother J. M. Spight agreed to the election of another to fill the vacancy which resulted in the election of brother J. W. Norton the following obituary and resolutions were offered and unanimously adopted as a tribute of respect to our once beloved but now departed brother.
See Obituary of James M. Spight
Done in conference Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in March 1861
J.B. Huddleston Mod.
James W. Norton Ch. Clerk.

Pleasant Hill April 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1861
Preaching by our pastor Church then set in conference The fellowship of the Church called for peace abounds
Visiting brethren and Sisters invited to seats with us
Opened door for reception of members no application Called for reference, none, On record agreed that we request our brother Deacons to keep an account of the expenses incurred for
Convenience of church and that we renumerate them
Signed by order of Church
John B. Huddleston Moderator
J.W. Norton

Sunday
Elder J.B. Huddleston
preached to a large an well behaved assembly nothing unusual occurred
Dismissed in order
J.W. Norton

Pleasant Hill May 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in May 1861
preaching by Elder Harrison Rollin and our Pastor
After which set in conference fellowship of the Church asked for nothing to mar peace made known of and fellowship abound Visiting Brethren and Sisters were then invited to seats with us, no reference
Opened a door for extension of membership no application
It being our Communion Season we agree to cominsurate the death and sufferings of our Savior in the taking of the Sacrament and washing of feet
It was agreed that we appoint a committee to see Brother and Sister Lee requesting him to come and See us to render Satisfaction for non attendence at church meetings and the following Brethren were appointed (Brother William Norton Brother H.H. Hopper and Brother Harvey Nance)

Pleasant Hill May 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lords day in May 1861
preaching be Elder Harrison Rollin (Bollin) & our Pastor After which set in conference fellowship of the Church asked for nothing so was peace made known love and & fellowship abounds
Visiting Brethren and Sisters were then invited to seats with us no reference
Opened a door for extension of membership no application
It being our Communion Season we agree to commemorate the death and sufferings of our Savior in the taking of the Sacrament and washing of feet.
It was agree that we appoint a committee to see Brother Lee requesting him to come and See us to send Satisfactory for non attendance at Church meetings and the following Brethren were appointed (Brother William Norton, Brother H. H. Hopper and Brother Harvey Nance) A motion was made seconded and adopted to record a copy for a church letter of dismission for
convenience of the Brother Clerk Elder J. B. Huddleston and Brother Peter J. Cotton to prepare said letter and present it at our next meeting for the consideration of the Church
J. M. Norton Ch. Clk H. A. Rowland Mod.

Pleasant Hill May 1861 Sunday
It being an unusually rainy day but a very few persons met and none of our Ministering Brethren being in attendance there was no service had
J. W. Norton

Pleasant Hill June 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lords day in June 1861
After Preaching by our Pastor Church net in Conference the fellowship of the Brethren & Sisters enquired for love and peace seems to abound
Visiting Brethren & Sisters invited to seats with us Opened a door for exstension of membership no application An action of the Church on last meeting in regard to the continued absence of Brother Lee being on record the Brethren composing the committee to visit Brother Lee report that they did not see Said Brother and also asking further time which was given according to request of the Church our Pastor and Brother as Pastor Cotton presented each a firm of Church Letter and it was agreed that we request our Clerk to prepare a copy against our next meeting containing the essentials of each and both
Having been prevented our last meeting from attending to communion and other attendant duties by inclemency of the weather it is the desire of the Church that we attend to the same time tomorrow
Done in conference Saturday before 3rd Sunday in June 1861
J. B. Huddleston Mod J. M. Norton c. elk.

Sunday
A large and respectable congregation met at an early hour and listened attentively to one of our pastors ablest efforts after which the brethren and sisters entered in to the commemoration? of the Sufferings and Death of our Lord Redeemer by taking of bread and wine washing each other’s feet etc. etc. without molestation and under the eye of a well ordered assembly and after singing a hymn dismissed in order
J.W. Norton Church Clerk

July Meeting 1861
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1861
After preaching by our pastor then set in conference
1st Enquired for State of the Church love and peace abounds
2nd Called for reference when the case of Bro. E. Lee was taken up (for non attendance) he being present gave satisfaction to the church and was forgiven
3rd Invited visiting Brethren & Sisters to seats with us
4th Opened the door of the church for reception of members no application
5th The following Brethren were then appointed to attend the Union Meeting at Antioch (viz) William Norton H.H. Hopper Edward Norton and J.H. Nance in case of failure. Done in conference this Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in July 1861 and Signed by order of the church J.B. Huddleston Mod
William Norton Ch. Clerk protem

Sunday July 27th 1861
A full attendance at an early hour but from some cause our Pastor failed to come consequently there was no service had          J.W. Norton Ch. Clk

Pleasant Hill August 1861
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day August 1861
Preaching by Brethren S. Daniel and our Pastor Church then set in conference.
The fellowship of the Church called for love and peace seemed to dwell with us
Visiting Brethren and Sisters were then invited to seats with us
Opened a door for reception of members no application Called for reference the preparation of a
form of church letter of dismission referred from June to be prepared by the brother Clerk was
handed in, adopted, and ordered to be recorded (for convenience of the brother clerk) afterwards
went into the choice of delegates to represent us in our Association in Oct. which resulted in the
selection of the following brethren (viz) H.H. Hopper J.W. Norton W.P. Cotton and Edward
Norton alternate and that the brother clerk prepare a letter to said Association against our next
meeting agreed that we contribute $2.00 Done in conference day and date above written
J.B. Huddleston Mod
J.W. Norton Ch. Clk

Aug 1861
Form of letter of dismission Pleasant Hill
We the Primitive Baptist Church at Pleasant Hill believing the doctrine of Election Predestination. Effectual calling and final perserverance of the saints to Glory (through Grace) Baptism by emersion Do certify that our beloved Brother (or Sister) is in full fellowship with us and requesting a letter of dismission is hereby dismissed from us when joined to another church of the same faith and order wherever God in his Providence may cast his lot. Done in conference Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Aug 1861 and signed by order of the church
J. W. Norton Clerk J. B. Huddleston Mod.

Sunday
Nothing unusual occurred
Preaching by our Pastor Brother S. Daniel and Brother H. Rowland to a good sized congregation
afterwards dismissed in order
J. W. Norton C.C.

Pleasant Hill September 1861
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in September 1861 after preaching by our Pastor set in conference Then invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us Opened a door for reception of
members Then Brother James Seargeant expressed a desire to unite with us but never having of tamed a letter of dismission Requests that this church address a letter to Elk River Church Gruny County, Tenn stating his Standing as an orderly citizen Which was motioned and seconded put to a vote and carried that we agree to compel with the Brothers request and that the Bro. Clerk prepare the letter
Called for reference a letter to the Association was presented and adopted also the contribution
of $2.00 was filled Done in conference day and date above mentioned
Jas. W. Norton Ch. Clk John B. Huddleston Mod.

Sunday
Brethren & Sisters after Preaching by our Pastor and under the eye of a large congregation went
into the breaking bread washing of feet without anything unusual to record Dismissed in order
Jas. W. Norton Ch Clk

Pleasant Hill October 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in October1861
Preaching by our Pastor Then set in conference State of the church was called for and found to be in peace
Visiting Brethren and Sisters were then invited to seats with us Opened a door for reception of members no application Called for reference none on record A report from our Association was called for and the Brethren who attended (viz.) H.H. Hopper and J.W. Norton gave a satisfactory account to theeffect that the Brethren were of one heart and mind that they sat together in peace and Brotherly love and that they had the best of Preaching making it a feast of good things
Done in conference Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Oct. 1861
John B. Huddleston Mod.
J.W. Norton Clerk

Sunday
Nothing unusual occurring. Our Pastor preached to a tolerably large audience Well behaved and attentive
Dismissed in order
James W. Norton,  erk

Pleasant Hill November 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Nov.
1861 preaching by our Pastor church then set in conference
Fellowship of the called and found to be in peace
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us
Called for reference none on record
The door of the Church was then opened giving an opportunity to persons wishing to connect
themselves with this Church to do so no application
Done in conference 3rd Saturday in Nov. 1861 and Signed by order of the Church
J.B. Huddleston Mod
J.W. Norton,  clerk

Sunday
The day being unpleasant but a small congregation assembled Preaching by our Pastor afterwards dismissed in order
J.W. Norton Ch. Clerk.

Pleasant Hill December 1861
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Sabbath in Dec. 1861
Our pastor being absent prayer by Bro. John Fryer
After which set in conference enquired for the State of mind of the Brethren and Sisters toward each other nothing made known to mar our peace
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us
Called for reference none
An opportunity was then given to persons wishing to connect themselves with us no person applied for admittance Done in conference day and date above specified and signed by order of the Church
John Fryer Mod. protem
J.W. Norton Ch. Clk

Sunday
No preaching on account of the continued absence of our pastor Some of the Brethren and Sisters spent some time in singing After which we retired
J.W. Norton Clerk

Pleasant Hill Jan. 1862
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1862
After Preaching by our Pastor the Church set in conference
1st State of the Church called for love abounds
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us
Called for reference none
Opened the door for reception of members no application
Done in Church conference day and date above specified and Signed by order of the Church
J.B. Huddleston Mod.
William Norton Clk for the time being

Sunday
Nothing unusual occurred
Preach by our Pastor after which dismissed in order
J.W. Norton Clk

Pleasant Hill Feb. 1862
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Feb. 1862
Our Pastor being absent and but few of the members present~no conference

Pleasant Hill March 1862
Owing to inclemency of the weather no Preaching or conference had on Saturday
Sunday morning Brethren and Sisters met our Pastor Preached to quite a large audience
After which the Church set in conference all being found in harmony Visiting Brethren and
Sisters were then invited to seats with us
There being no reference the door of the church was then opened no person applied for
admittance
Dismissed in order
3rd Sunday in March 1862
John B. Huddleston Mod James W. Norton Ch. elk.

April Term 1862
There being no meeting on Saturday none Sunday on account of the ensisant raining both days
William Norton C Clerk protem

May Term
Preaching by Bro. Hanson Rowlin After which the church at Pleasant Hill set in conference and appointed Bro. Hanson Rowlin Moderator protem and Bro. William Norton C Clerk protem then proceeded to business
1st Called for peace love abound
2nd Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats 3 the Door of the Church being opened no person presented themselves the Church then knowing our Destitute Condition in the way of a preacher requested Brothers Hanson Rowlin and Stanlin Daniel to attend us at our regular meetings the Church also requested in the Absence of our Clerk that Bro. William Norton act as
Clerk protem this May 17th 1862 and signed by order of the Church
H  Rowlin Modr protem
William Norton C. Clerk protem

June Term
Pleasant Hill Tippah County Miss June 14th 1862 This Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June the Church requested bro. Peter Cotton to act as Moderator our pastor not being present after singing and prayer by Rev. Cotton the church set in conference 1st Enquired for the state of the church all in peace 2nd Called for ref ference none invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats then opened the door for reception of members no application
Signed by order of the Church
Peter Cotton Moder Protem
William Norton C.C. Protem

July Term 1862
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the third Sunday in July ‘62 After preaching by Brothers R.K. Daniel and Harrison Rowlin set in conference 1st Enquired for the state of the Church all in peace 2nd Envited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats 8th opened the door of the church for the reception of members no application Done by order of the
Church this July 19th 1862
William Norton C.C. Harrison Rowlin Modr

August Term 1862
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August
After Preaching by Brothers R.K. Daniel and J.R. Huddleston set in conferrence
1st Enquired fellowship peace abounded
2nd Envited visiting Brothers and sisters to seats
3rd opened the door to receive members no aplication the Church then appointed the following
Brethren as delegates to attend union meeting viz Edward Norton George T. Cotton and William
Norton
Signed by order of the Church this August 16th ‘62
 William Norton J.B. Huddleston
 C.C. protem      Modr

September Term 1862
Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. the Church at Pleasant Hill met our Pastor not being present Bro. Peter Cotton was requested to Moderate for us Pro After singing set in conferance the state of the Church enquired for love abounded Envited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats opened the door of the church toreceive members no application we then went into the Chois of Delegates to attend the Association which resulted in the Chois of Brothers Peter Cotton, H.H. Hopper, Tucker Easley and
William Norton in case of failure we then agree to have sister Orpha Darnel this Saturday Sept.18th ‘62 Death recorded signed by order of the Church
Peter Cotton Mod protem
See Obituary Page

Oct Term
Saturday before the third Sunday in October 1862 there being no conference today owing to the destructed condition of our country
William Norton C.C. protem