March Term 1863
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March After
preaching Bro. J.B. Huddleston set in conference requested Brother H.T. Rowland to act as
Moderator protem
1st The state of the Church enquired for all in peace
2 Invited visiting Brethren and sisters to seats with us
3 Called for ref ference non on record
4 The door of the church was opened giving an opportunity to persons wishing to connect
themselves with this Church to do so no aplication the church request Br. Huddleston to write an
Obituary of Bro. Peter Cotton and sister Polly Hopper against our next conference done in
church conference this March 14 1863 William Norton C.C. protem H.T. Rowland Mod. protem

April Term 1863
No conference owing to the Destructed condition of our Country  expecting the enemy in every
day the Members deeming it unsafe
to meet William Norton C.C.

May Term 1863
No meeting to day from the same cause above mention William Norton C.C. in the
absence of our C.C.

June Term 1863
From the same cause above mention there was no conference William Norton C.C.

July Term 1863
The Church at Pleasant Hill after preaching by our Pasture set in conference
1st the fellowship of the Church was enquired for all in peace
2 invited visiting Bro. and sisters to seats
3 Called for ref ferance Bro. Huddleston was called on for the obituarys the not being prepared was ref fered to some future time in diffinitly
4 The door of the church was opened no aplication Done in conference Saturday before 3 Sunday in July signed by order of the Church
J.W. Norton C.C. J.B. Huddleston Mod.

August Term
Saturday before the 3 Sunday in August 1863 after preaching by our Pasture the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill set in conference 1st enquired for the fellowship of the Church love abounds
2 Envited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats
3 Called for ref ference non definite for this term
4 Opened the door of the Church to receive members no aplication Done in Church conference
this August 1863
Signed by order of the Church
 J.W. Norton C.C. J.B. Huddleston Modr

September Term 1863
The Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill met at her regular
term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. after preaching
by Bro. R.K. Daniel the church set in conference Bro. Daniel
acting as moderator by request of the church
1 Enquired for fellowship for the church peace abounds
2 Envited visiting bro. and sisters to seats with us
3 Called for ref ference none on record
4 Opened the door of the church to receive members no aplication
Done in church conference this 19th day of Sept. 1863 and signed by order of the church
William Norton C.C. Protem R.K. Daniel Modr

October Term 1863
Saturday before the 3 Sunday in oct. the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill after preaching by Bros. R.K. Daniel and Harrison Rowland the church set in conferrence Bro. R.K. Daniel moderated by request
1st The fellowship of the Church called for love abounded
2 Envited visiting bros. and sisters to seats with us
3 Called for ref ference non manifest
4 The door of the church was opened no aplication By request of Bro. J.B. Huddleston it motioned and second that he be released from Pastoral Care of this church he is going to move to fare to attend this church regular
By motion and second we refer the choice of a pastor tell our next meeting or conference is a request by a motion and second that the church wishes bros. R.K. Daniel and Harrison Rowland attend us at our next meeting done in church conference this 19th day of Oct. 1863 And signed by order of the church
William Norton C.C.
Pro Tem R.K. Daniel Modr.

Nov. 1862
No conference on the account of having any moderator

December 1863
Also no conference for want of a moderator

January 1864
No conference yet no moderator present we have no conference until April for the reason that we have had no moderator

April Term 1864
The Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill after preaching by Bro.
J.B. Huddleston set in conference Bro. Huddleston moderating
1 ·Enquired for the state of the church all in peace
2 Envited visiting bros. and sisters to seats
3 Called for ref ference deferred tell to morrow
4th Opened the door for the reception of members no applecation
signed by order of the church this April 16th 1864
      J.B. Huddleston Mod, protem
William Norton C.C. protem

Sunday morning: met a very orderly congregation after exhortation singing and prayer by Bro. J.
W. Norton and preaching by Brother J.B. Huddleston the church went into the choice of a Pastor
which resulted in the choice of J.B. Huddleston to go sia and out before us this April 17th 1864
William Norton C.C. Pr.

Pleasant Hill Church May Term 1864
The Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill met at her regular time Saturday before the 3 Sunday in
May after preaching by our Pastor Bro. Huddleston set in conference
1 The state of the church called for all in peace
2 Envited visiting Bros. and sisters to seats with us
3 Called for ref ference non on record
4th Opened the door of the church for member ship and sister Frances C. Colly came forward
and gave a relation of the hope she had in Christ and was received in fellowship after being
baptised Done by order of the church this May 14th ‘64
J.B. Huddleston MDr
William Norton C.C.

Sunday Morning 9 o’clock met at the water side & the ordinance of Baptism were performed on
the person of Sister Colly by Bro. Huddleston After which the Audience returned to the meeting
House Bro. H. Rowland & J. B. Huddleston preached to a pretty large & well behaved
congregation we were then dismissed in order
William Norton C. C. Pro

June Term
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June after singing & prayer by Bro. G. T. Cotton set in conference Appointed Bro G. T. Cotton Moderator then proceeded to business 1st the state of the church called for love abound
2nd invited visiting Brothers & Sisters to seats
3rd called for ref ference none on record
4th opened the Door for the reception of members whereupon Jacob A. Norton came forward & gave a relation of the Hope he had in Christ & was received in full fellowship After beingbaptized his Baptism ref ered to our next Meeting signed by order of the Church this June 18th 1864.
William Norton, Clerk protem
George T. Cotton, Mod. protem

Pleasant Hill Church July Term 1864
The church of Christ at Pleasant Hill met at her regular Term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July set in conference by Motion and second Bro George T. Cotton was requested to Act as Moderator protem 1 The fellowship of the Church enquired for love abound
2 Called for ref ference the Baptism of Bro.. J. A. Porter was referred
3 envited visiting Bros & Sisters to seats
4 Opened the door to receive members Tes Grace came , forward & gave a relation of the Hope
he had in God and was Hartley received in full fellowship after being baptised the Baptism of Bros. J. A. Norton and Thus grace refered to a period indifintely As our Pastor not being Presant signed by order of the Church this July 16,1864
William Norton C. C. protem G. T. Cotton Mod protem

Pleasant Hill Church
Met at the watter July 29th 1864 in Tippah County Miss, and after some remarks very appropriate to the occation set in conferrence opened the doore to receive members Bro. JosiahH. Norton came forward gave a relation of the hope he had in Christ and was hartly received and was baptised together with Bro. J.A. Norton who was referred from our regular meeting in thismeeting this day and date above written
Done by order of the church
J.B. Huddleston Mod
William Norton C.C. Protem

Pleasant Hill Church August Term
No conference this term
This August 2lth 1864
William Norton C.C. Pro

September Term 1864
Pleasant Church of Christ met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. after preaching by our pastor set in
conference
1 the fellowship of the Church enquired for love abounds
2 Ref ference called for non on record
3 Visiting bro. and sisters were envited to seats and consider themselves at home
4 Opened the doore for the reception of members Miss Nancy, R.H. Norton came forward to the church and gave a relation of the hope she had in Christ and was harely received after being baptised done in Church conference this Saturday Sept. 17th 1864
J.B. Huddleston Modr.
William Norton C.C. Pro

Sunday morning Sept. 18th ‘64 met at the water side to administor baptism to sister Nancy R. H.
Norton which was done in order the congregation then retired to the meeting house for preaching
William Norton C.C. protem

October Term
Pleasant Hill Church of Christ met at her regular term Saturday before the 3d Sunday in Oct. 1864
After singing and prayer by Bro. G. T. Cotton The Church set in conference requested Bro. G.T. Cotton to
moderate for us
1 The fellowship of the church called for love abounds
2 Evited visiting Bro. and sisters to seats
3 Reference called for non on record
4 Opened the doore to receive members no aplication
Done in conference this Saturday the 19th Oct. 1864
William Norton C.C. protem G.T. Cotton Modr. Pro Tem

November 1864
No conference on the account of the inclemency of the weather
and no preacher William Norton C.C. Pro T.

Dec. Term 1864
Pleasant Hill of Christ met at her regular term Saturday before the 3d Sunday in December after singing and prayer by Bro. J.W. Norton the church set in conference requested Bro. J.W Norton moderate
1 The state of the church was called for all in peace
2 Called for reference non refered to this meeting
3 Visiting Bro. and sisters invited to seats
4 The doore of the Church was opened to receive members no aplication dismissed in order done in Church conference signed by order of the Church this Saturday Dec. 19th 1864
William Norton C.C. Pro. J.W. Norton Mdt. Pro

Jan. Term 1865
Pleasant Hill Church of Christ met at her regular term Saturday before the 3 Sunday in January
after preaching by Bro. Mills Moore set in conference Bro. Moore requested to moderate 1st visiting bros. and sisters were invited to seats with us 2 the state of the Church called for nothing contrary to brotherly love manifest 3 ref ference non
4 Opened the doore for reception of members no aplication The Church agree to liberate Brother J.W. Norton to exercise
in public in accordance with his feelings where God in hisProvidence may cast his lot
Done in Church Conference this Jan. 14th 1865
Signed by order of the Church
J.W. Norton C.C. M. Moore Mod Pro

February Term 1865
No conference not having any preacher
William Norton C.C. Pro

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church March Term 1865
pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the third Sunday in March after singing and prayer by Bro. George T. Cotton set in conference
1 Enquired for the state of the Church love abounds
2 Envited visiting Bro. and sisters to seats
3 Ref ference non
4 Opened the doore to receive members no aplication then
Dismissed in order this March 18, 1865
William Norton C.C. Pro tern George T. Cotton Mod. protem

April term
no conference on account of absence of Pastor and inclemency of the weather

May term Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 1865
Met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Sunday in May1865.
Preaching by our Pastor 1st fellowship of the Church enquired after nothing manifested contrary to good feeling the Brethren and Sisters all seemed full the love of God and overjoyed at ageing meeting with each other several of our Brethren just from the army were in attendence, and what a glorious spectacle and what a happy event that we are a large portion of us permitted
to again meet to worship God but there are vacant seats that are never to be filled again Some of our brethren fell in battle but we hope to meet them in great day when the nation of the Earth will all appear at the land of God
2nd Visiting Brethren and Sisters invited to Seats with us
3rd Called for reference Baptism of Brother Thomas Grace referred him July meeting ‘64 not
been attended to
Opened to receive members whereupon Sister Middy Ann Stinson presented herself gave a relation of her experience which was satisfactory to the and open application She was heartily received into full fellowship after baptism Also Sister Sophnnia Rutherford was heartily admitted into the church after being baptised.
Sister Elisabeth Merritt applied through Bro. H. H. Hopper for a letter of dismission She having moved beyond the bounds of the church it was unanimously agreed that the clerk prepare a letter of dismission for Sister Elisabeth Merritt. Baptism on tomorrow morning meet at 9 a.m. where baptism of Brother Thomas Grace & Sister Middy Annn Stinson will be attended to is not Providentially prevented. That of Sister Ophra Rutherford referrence done in conference and signed by order of the church Dismissed in order May 20th 1865
J. W. Norton C.C. J. B. Huddleston Mod

Sunday Morning met at the water as agreed upon it was though for to give an opportunity to any
who wished to connect themselves with the Church when Sister Jane Cossett came forward and
gave a relation of an evidence of hope in Christ and applied for admission and was cordially
received after baptism which was referred - baptism of the two candidates administered at 10
a.m. presence of a large audience then retired to the House where Bro Huddleston preached to a
large and attentive congregation a funeral sermon to the Memory of Sarah Norton Deceased
J. W. Norton C.C.

Pleasant Hill Church June 1865
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lords day in June 1865
Singing and prayer by Brother J. W. Norton Then set in conference it was moved and seconded that brother George Cotton act as clerk which was unanimously agreed upon after the church was found to be in peace visiting Brethren and Sister were invited to Seats with us opened the door for reception of members no application
Dismissed in order June 17th 1865
George T. Cotton  J. W. Norton
C. C. protem Mod (protem)

Sunday no Service held

Pleasant Hill Church July Term 1865
Met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Sunday in July 1865 Preaching by our Pastor and the Revd. Brethren Rowland and Morre then set in conference church all in peace
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us opened a door of admittance into the Church where upon Brother James Sergeant came forward and presented a letter of dismission from Elk River Church Grundy Co. Term and desiring to connect himself with us after theReading of the letter he was unanimously came into full fellowship also Sister Mary Hyme a
member of Concord Church in this County belonging to an Association in disorder came forward and expressed a desire to become a member of this Church after Some remark by the Revd. Brethren Moore our Moderator & other upon the propriety of restoring her She being well known by most of the brethren & sisters the Church agreed to restore her to full fellowship and
she was accepted accordingly - no other application Called for reference The Baptism of Sisters Sophnnia Rutherford & Jane Cossett referred for May meeting will be attended to tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock a.m.
No further business Dismissed in order
Done in Conference July 15th 1865
J. W. Norton C. Clk J. B. Huddleston Mod.

Sunday morning met at the water a very rainy morning it was deemed proper to extend an invitation to any that wished to become members when Bro Jesse Darnall presented himself and after relating the travel of his mind at his request was admitted into the church Baptism postponed the audience witnessed the Baptism of Sister Sophnnia Rutherford & Jane Cossett
afterwards repaired to the house and listened to the Elder Brethren Moore Huddleston & Rowland who delivered lengthy discourses Bro. Moore delivering a funeral Sermon to the memory of our aged and dead Bro Peter Cotton and Bro Huddleston like wise to the Memory of our once served but departed Brethren Hollis Cook & James M. Cotton , who were both killed in Battle The Congregation remaining ordered and attentive all the while.
Dismissed in order
J. W. Norton C.C.

Pleasant Hill August Term 1865
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before
3rd Sunday in Aug. 1865
(In the Absence of our beloved Pastor)
1st Prayer by our Brother Clerk

Pleasant Hill September Term 1865
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in September 1865
1st Preaching by Elder M.B. Moore and our Pastor
2nd Set in conference Eld. M.B. Moore moderating
3rd Enquired for the state of the Church love abounds
4th Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us
5th Called for reference when the Church letter of correspondance to the Association was read
and adopted and the following brethren appointed to represent us (viz.) J.W. Norton Thomas Grace G.T. Cotton and William Norton alternate We agree to contribute $3.00 to defray expresses of printing Minutes
6th Opened door for reception of members when Brethren J.J. McMillian Howard? Grace and Sisters Mary J. Norton presented themselves gave a relation of evidence of their hope in Christ and were received into full fellowship after being baptised
7th Eld. J.B. Huddleston our beloved pastor request be released from the Pastoral Care of the
Church on account of the distance intervening and his bodily infirmity which the Church (though
reluctantly) agree to do in all good feeling to the dear brother also it is unanimously for the
Church that he visit us as often as practicable
8th The Church by common consent request Eld. M.B. Moore to assume the Pastoral Care of the
Church which he agrees to do
9th Meet tomorrow at 9 O’clock A.M. at the pool (which has been constructed since our last
meeting) to attend to the ordinance of Baptism
10th This being our Communion Season and preparations having been made we will
commemorate the death and sufferings of our Savior by partaking Lord’s Supper and washing
feet
Signed by order the Church
Sept. 15th 1865 dismissed in order William Norton CC. M.B. Moore Mod

Sunday morning met according to previous arrangement a large and attentive audience in attendance six baptised preaching by Eld J.B. Huddleston and our Pastor afterward partook of the Sacrement and engaged in washing each other’s feet in obedience to the command of our Savior in presence of a large well ordered congregation dismissed in order
J.W. Norton C.C.

October Term 1865
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before
3rd Lord’s day in Oct. 1865 After preaching by our Pastor set
1st in conference called for state of the church all in peace
2nd Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us
3rd Called for reference none
4th Opened door for reception of members no application
5th Bro. G.T. Cotton moved we enquire the cause of continued absence on the part of some of the brethren and sisters the 2D,, and sister Le~ was first taken up he being present

3rd Sabbath in September 1865
1st Preaching by Elder M.B. Moore and our Pastor
2nd Set in conference Eld. M.B. Moore moderating
3rd Enquired for the state of the Church love abounds
4th Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us
5th Called for reference when the Church letter of correspendance to the Association was read and adopted and the following brethren appointed to represent us (viz.) J.W. Norton Thomas Grace G.T. Cotton and William Norton alternate We agree to contribute $3.00 to defray expresses of printing Minutes
6th Opened door for reception of members when Brethren J.J. McMillian Howard? Grace and Sisters Mary J. Norton presented themselves gave a relation of evidence of their hope in Christ and were received into full fellowship after being baptised
7th Eld. J.B. Huddleston our beloved pastor request be released from the Pastoral Care of the Church on account of the distance intervening and his bodily infirmity which the Church (though reluctantly) agree to do in all good feeling to the dear brother also it is unanimously for the Church that he visit us as often as practicable
8th The Church by common consent request Eld. M.B. Moore to assume the Pastoral Care of the Church which he agrees to do
9th Meet tomorrow at 9~ O’clock A.M. at the pool (which has been constructed since our last meeting) to attend to the ordinance of Baptism
10th This being our Communion Season and preparations having been made we will commemorate the death and sufferings of our Savior by partaking Lord’s Supper and washing feet Signed by order the Church Sept. 15th 1865 dismissed in order William Norton C.C. M.B. Moore Mod

Sunday morning met according to previous arrangement a large and attentive audience in
attendance six baptised preaching by Eld J.B. Huddleston and our Pastor afterward partook of
the Sacrement and engaged in washing each other’s feet in obedience to the command of our
Savior in presence of a large well ordered congregation dismissed in order J.W. Norton C.C.

October Term 1865
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Oct. 1865 After preaching by our Pastor set
1st in conference called for state of the church all in peace
2nd Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us
3rd Called for reference none
4th Opened door for reception of members no application
5th Bro. G.T. Cotton moved we enquire the cause of continued absence on the part of some of the brethren and sisters the case Bro. and sister Lee was first taken up he being present (gave as a reason for neglecting church meetings) the dangers and difficulties attending the war that has just closed and since he is badly supplied with horses the brethren and sisters agree to
forgive them and request him to see sister Aldrige for the same matter and brother Thomas Hopper was also requested to see sister Meeks as the Church would like to hear from her 6th Our Pastor at the request of the Church gave a short account of the proceedings of the Association much love and good feelings was manifested by that body all of one union Bro. J.T. Norton
requests a letter of dismission granted
J.W. Norton C.C. Eld. M.B. Moore Pastor and
Mod.

Sunday Morning met at their usual hour and our Pastor preached to a well ordered congregation.
Dismissed in order.
J.W. Norton C.C.

November Term 1865
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Nov. 1865. Our Pastor being absent it was moved and seconded that Brother J.W. Norton Moderate and G.T. Cotton clerk for us.
First, After singing and prayer by the moderator, set in conference; all in peace.
Second, Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us.
Third, called for reference, The case of Sister Hurts was taken up. Brother Thomas Hopper was last meeting requested to see her. Some of the brethren reported her to be in bad health. Brother John S. Nance present and says he is very sorry that he cannot attend, hopes to be able to come often in the future. Sister Francis Colby sends a message of love to the church, wishes for membership to remain and will attend whenever she can, all possible. Forth, opened door for reception of members, no application. Herein dispursed with business of the day, we sang a hymn and was dismissed in order.
G.T. Cotton, Ch. Clk. Justice J.W. Norton, Mod. protem

December Term 1865
On account of extreme cold weather but few of the members present our Pastor could not attend no conference
Sabbath the bad weather continues no preaching
J.W. Norton C.C.