January Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before
the 3rd Lord’s day in January ‘1866
1st Preaching by our Pastor
2nd Then set in conference
3rd Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us
4th Called for reference none
5th Opened door for reception of members no application
Dismissed in order
Jan. 20th 1866 Eld. M.B.
Moore Mod.
J.W. Norton C.C.

Sabbath morning we met a good and well ordered congregation who listened attentively to the
discourse of our Pastor nothing unusual occured
Dismissed in order
J.W. Norton C.C.

February Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term before 3rd Lord’s day in Feb. 1866 in the absence
of our Pastor by request of the Church Bro. J.W. Norton led in singing and prayer 1st Then set in
conference called for
2nd State of the Church all in peace
3rd Invited visiting Brethren and sisters to seats with us
4th Called for reference none
Opened door for reception of members no application Dismissed in short
G.T. Cotton C.C. protem J.W. Norton Mod, protem

March Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in March 1866
1st Preaching by our Pastor
2nd Set in conference enquired after State of the Church love abounds
3rd Opened door for reception of members (after inviting visiting brethren and sisters to seats
with us) no application
4th Called for reference none
5th Moved and seconded that the Rules of Decorum and Abstract of Principles be read which
was done by unanimous consent of the Church followed by some remarks from some of the
brethren agreed by the Church that the same be read in conference every 3rd meeting
6th Agreed unanimously that we alter the 2nd Article of our Abstract of Principles to read as
follows We believe that the old Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the Revelation of
God to the church and ger only safe rule of faith and practice Done in conference Saturday
before the 3rd Lord’s day in March
1866
Eld. M.B. Moore Mod.
J.W. Norton C.C.

Sunday Preaching by our Pastor a large and well ordered congregation in attendance
J.W. Norton C.C.

April Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in April 1866
1st Our Pastor being absent chose bro. J.W. Norton Moderator and bro. G.T. Cotten clerk
2nd Proceeded to business by calling for State of the church nothing manifested contrary to
brotherly love
3rd Invited visiting brethren and Sisters to seats with us
4th Called for reference none
5th Opened door for reception of members no application Dismissed in order
G.T. Cotten C.C. protem J.W. Norton Mod. protem

May Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in May 1866
1st Preaching by our Pastor
2nd Enquired for State of fellowship love abounds
3rd After inviting visiting brethren and Sisters to seats with us. Opened door for reception of
members no application Wincy (colored) came forward and presented a letter of dismission from
Antioch Church desiring to become a member eth letter was approved and she recd into full
fellowship
4th Called for reference none
This being our regular Communion Season it is agreed that on to morrow we commemorate the
Death and Sufferings of our Savior by the Administration of the Sacramental feast washing of
the Saints feet
5th The business of the day having been dispensed with minutes were read and approved
Dismissed in order
J.W. Norton C.C. Eld. M.B. Moore Mod.

Sabbath
A large and well ordered congregation in attendance our Pastor delivered an able discourse after
which proceeded to the further duties of the day (viz.) (the Sacrament and feet washing)
dismissed in order
J.W. Norton C.C.

June Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in June 1866
1st Preaching by our pastor
2nd Set in conference called for fellowship love abounds
3rd Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us. Then opened door for reception of
members no application 4th Called for reference according to act of the church in March last the
rules of decorum and abstract of principles should be read but our clerk being absent it is
postponed
dismissed in order
G.T. Cotten C.C. protem M.B. Moore

Sabbath
Our Pastor preached to a large and well ordered audience nothing unusual occurring dismissed in order
J.W. Norton C.C.

July Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in July 1866
1st Preaching by our Pastor
2nd Set in conference enquired for State of the fellowship all in peace
3rd Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us
4th Opened door for reception of members no application
5h Called for reference none
6th Proceeded to appoint delegates to meet with the Churches of this Association in a Union
Capacity to meet with this church at our next regular term the following brethren were chosen
G.T. Cotten J.W. Norton and J.H. Nance
7th After reading the rules of Decorum and abstract of Principles were then dismissed in order
M.B. Moore Mod.
J.W. Norton C.C.

Sabbath
Our Pastor preached to a large and orderly assembly of people who manifested much interest all
passing of quietly nothing unusual occurring dismissed in order
J.W. Norton C.C.

4th Lord’s day in July
Eld. Moore by request preached at the residence of Mrs. Jane McMillin
She being in a low state of health after preaching (a quorum of members of Pleasant Hill Church
being present) Sister Jane McMillin expressed a desire to become a member and made the
following Statement at an early period of her life she embraced a hope and connected her self
with the Primitive Baptist Church sometime after her Pastor (Hopewood by name) left the
church joining the Campbelites several of the members she among them went with him she
confessed her error to the Church and asked to be restored in the Church acted accordingly
restoring her to full fellowship
Done in conference 4th Lord’s day in July 1866
J.W. Norton C.C. Eld. M.B. Moore Mod.

August Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in August 1866
It being Union Meeting the following Brethren of the Ministry were present J.W. Sammons
Jessie Gaugh W.S. Daniel and our Pastor preaching by W.S. Daniel J.W. Sammons and our
Pastor
Then set in conference called for fellowship when it was made known that Sister Francis Colly
has offended the Brethren and sisters having under her roof a disorderly woman she being present made a Statement to the Church which gave satisfaction to the majority some dissatisfaction the charges were therefore whithdrawn
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us Called for reference none
Opened door for reception of members no application Then proceeded to nominate delegates to our next association.
When the following Brethren were chosen G.T. Cotton Edward Norton W.H. Nance and Thomas
Grace in case of failure We request our Brother Clerk to prepare a letter by the next meeting done in conference August 1866
J.W. Norton C.C. Eld. M.B. Moore Mod.

September Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Sept. preaching
by our Pastor
Then set in conference fellowship of the Church called for all in peace no reference opened door
for reception of members no application agreed to contribute $5.40 for the printing of Minutes
By unanimous consent we rescued? the action the action of the Church on last Meeting in the
case of Sister Francis Colley and reconsider it
We agree to postpone Communion till next regular term for the occation
Done in conference Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Sept. 1867(1866) Eld. M.B. Moore Mod.
J.W. Norton C.C.

October term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before Lord’s day in October 1866 preaching by our Pastor
Set in conference State of fellowship called for all in peace Called for reference the case of Sister Francis Colley still referred
Opened door reception of members when Sister Martha J. Hall and Brother H.J. Holly came forward and related their travel of Mind under the operation of the Spirit and were received into full fellowship after being baptised
Called for a hearing from our association our Pastor state that the Brethren met in peace the greatest Harmony prevailed and much good feeling was manifested
We agree to meet at the pool to-morrow at 10 O’clock A.M. Dismissed in order Saturday before
3rd Lord’s day in Oct. 1866
J.W. Norton Ch.Clk. Eld. M.B. Moore Mod.

Sunday morning met according to adjornment when Bro. J.H. Holly presented him self to the
Church and was recd and baptised with the Brother and Sister that joined yesterday after baptism
was administered repaired to the House when our Pastor and Eld. Missgrove preached to a large
and well ordered assembly
Dismissed in order J.W. Norton C.C.

November Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in Nov. 1866
preaching by our Pastor
Set in conference all in peace.
The cause of Sister Colley still referred
Opened door for reception of members no application
Done in conference Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Nov 1866
J. W. Norton Eld M. B. Moore   C.C  Mod

December Term 1866
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Dec. 1866
preaching by our Pastor Eld. Musgrove Set in conference all in peace Invited visiting Brethren &
Sisters to seats with us no reference except the cause of Sister the church not being prepared to
take up it is still referred opened door for reception of Members no application
Done in conference Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Dec. 1866
J. W. Norton C.C. Eld H B. Moore Mod

January Term 1867
pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rdLord’s day in January 1867 Our
Pastor being absent chose Bro. J. W. Norton Moderator and G. T. Cotton clk Inquired for
fellowship love abounds
Called for reference the case of Sister Francis Colley was taken up and after consultation the
church agreed to excluded her from our fellowship as She fails to answer to the charge the
church has against her
Opened the door for reception of members when Bro. J. A. Norton came forward presented letter
from friendship church Fayette City Texas and was received into full fellowship done in
conference Saturday before
Lord’s day in Jan 1867 and signed by order of the Church this Jan 19th 1867
G. T. Cotton C.C. protem J. W. Norton Mod protem

February Term 1867
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March Term 1867
No conference owing to inclemency of the weather

April Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church
Met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Apr. 1867
1st Preaching by our Eld Bro Harrison Rowland
2nd Set in conference all in peace
4th Invited visiting Brethren & Sisters to seats with us no reference
Opened door for reception of members no application Bro Willis H. Norton request a letter of dismission of which was allowed and the Bro Clerk requested to write the same agreed that as the next meeting is our regular communion season and attended to the duties os the same in faith done in conference and Signed by order of the Church April 2nd 1867
J. W. Norton C. C. Eld H. Rowland   Mod protem

April Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Apr. ‘67
Preaching by Eld. H. Rowland After choosing Bro. Rowland Moderator
Sat in conference
The church being in peace invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us no reference.
Opened door for reception of members no application The church thinks fit to make the necessary arrangement for our Communion Season which will be our next regular meeting.
Dismissed in order
James Norton C.C. Eld. H. Rowland  Mod. protem
P.S. Bro. M.H. Norton requests a letter of dismission granted

May Term 1867
Church met at her regular term chose J.W. Norton clerk and G.T. Cotton clerk the was found to
be in peace invited visiting brethren and Sisters to seats with us no reference Opened door for
reception of members no application done in conference Saturday before 3rd Lord day in May
1867 and signed by order of the Church
G.T. Cotton C.C. protem J.W. Norton Mod. protem

May Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in May 1867
Set in conference after choosing Bro. J.W. Norton Moderator and Bro. G.T. Cotton Clerk
1st Enquired for peace love abounds no reference opened door for reception of members no
application no further business being before the Church we were dismissed in order
G.T. Cotton C.C. J.W. Norton Mod.

June Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in June ‘67
Set in conference after choosing J.W. Norton Mod, and Bro. J.H. Norton Clerk
Nothing contrary to peace and good feeling being manifested visiting Brethren and Sisters were
invited to seats with us no reference, opened door for reception of members no application the business of the day being dispensed with we were dismissed in order
J.H. Norton C.C. J.W. Norton Moderator

July Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in July 1867
Preaching by Eld. H. Rowland after which the church set in conference by nominating Eld.
Rowland Moderator Enquired for fellowship all in peace
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us no reference
Opened door for reception of members no application Proceeded to the choice of delegates to the Union Meeting at Antioch and the following Brethren were appointed G.T. Cotton J.W. Norton and J.H. Nance the rules of decorum and abstract of principles were read Bro. Chriswold Grace gave a satisfactory reason for long absence also asks a letter of dismission
but having connected himself with the Masonic Fraternity since he became a member and not feeling willing to renounce Masonry he asks that the matter be referred till next meeting which was agreed to
Done in conference and signed by order of the Church Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in July 1867
J.W. Norton Clerk H. Rowland Mod. protem

August  Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Aug. 1867
Preaching by Eld. S. Daniel and H. Rowland set in conference after choosing Bro. Daniel Mod.
Nothing manifested contrary to peace and fellowship visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us
The case Bro. Grace was taken up referred from last conference he not being present in Justice to the Young Bro. the reference is continued. Opened door for reception of members no application
The Church then went into the choice of a Pastor which resulted in the election of Bro. H.
Rowland the Church then extended to him to him the right hand of fellowship followed by some
remarks from the Eld. Bro. accepting the charge of the Church
The following Brethren were appointed delegates to our next Association G.T. Cotton J.H.
Nance J.W. Norton and H.H. Hopper alternate and the Bro. Clerk requested to write a corresponding letter to the Association by our next Meeting.
Done in conference and signed by order of the Church Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Aug. 1867
J.W. Norton C.C. Eld. S. Daniel  Mod. protem
opened door for reception of members no application the business of the day being dispensed
with we were dismissed in order
J.H. Norton C.C. J.W. Norton Moderator

July Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in July 1867
Preaching by Eld. H. Rowland after which the church set in conference by nominating Eld.
Rowland Moderator Enquired for fellowship all in peace
Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us no reference
Opened door for reception of members no application Proceeded to the choice of delegates to
the Union Meeting at Antioch and the following Brethren were appointed G.T. Cotton J.W.
Norton and J.H. Nance the rules of decorum and abstract of principles were read
Bro. Chriswold Grace gave a satisfactory reason for long absence also asks a letter of dismission
but having connected himself with the Masonic Fraternity since he became a member and not
feeling willing to renounce Masonry he asks that the matter be referred till next meeting which
was agreed to
Done in conference and signed by order of the Church Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in July
1867
J.W. Norton Clerk H. Rowland Mod. protem
 

Aug. Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Aug. 1867
Preaching by Eld. S. Daniel and H. Rowland set in conference after choosing Bro. Daniel Mod.
Nothing manifested contrary to peace and fellowship visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with
us
The case Bro. Grace was taken up referred from last conference he not being present in Justice
to the Young Bro. the reference is continued. Opened door for reception of members no
application
The Church then went into the choice of a Pastor which resulted in the election of Bro. H.
Rowland the Church then extended to him to him the right hand of fellowship followed by some
remarks from the Eld. Bro. accepting the charge of the Church
The following Brethren were appointed delegates to our next Association G.T. Cotton J.H.
Nance J.W. Norton and H.H. Hopper alternate and the Bro. Clerk requested to write a
corresponding letter to the Association by our next Meeting.
Done in conference and signed by order of the Church Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Aug.
1867
J.W. Norton C.C. Eld. S. Daniel  Mod. protem
 

September Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in September 1867
1st Preaching by our Pastor after which the Church set in conference
2nd Called for the State of the Church all in peace
3rd Called for reference when the case Bro. Chriswold Grace was taken up whereupon the
Church agrees to erase his name from our Church Book for membership with the Masonic Order
which he refused to denounce
4th Opened door for reception of members and Sister Nancy Rich presented a letter and was
received into full fellowship Done in conference day and date above mentioned and signed by
order of the Church
G.T. Cotton Clk protem H. Rowland Mod.
 

October Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in October 1867
1st Our Pastor being absent conference was opened by Singing and prayer by Bro. J. W. Norton
2nd Enquired for feelings of the church all in peace
3rd Called for reference none
4th Opened a door for reception of members no application
5th Our delegates report the proceedings of our Association to have been conducted with the best
of feelings and Brotherly love.
6th Bro J. A. Norton informs the church that for Some times past impresions have had possesion
of his mind convincing him that it is a duty for him to endeavor To Speak in public after Stating
his feelings the church granted him liberty to exercise his feelings at all times
Done in conference day and date above mentioned and signed by order of the church
G. T. Cotton C.C. protem J. W. Norton Mod protem

November Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Nov. 1867
1st Preaching by Bro. J. W. Norton and Eld James Moore
2nd Set in conference all being in peace visiting Brethren and Sisters were invited to Seats with
us
3rd Opened door for reception of members when Sisters Catherine McMillan Mary Merrit &
Bro. William K. Norton came forward upon the relation of experience and were cordially
received into full fellowship after being Baptized
4th Agreed that we meet at the pool tomorrow at half past 9 o’clock to administer the Ordinance
of Baptism
Done in conference day and date above Stated and signed by order of the Church
J. W. Norton C.C. Eld. James Moore Mod protem

Sunday met according to previsious appointment and our Sisters
and Brother who presented themselves on yesterday were Baptised in presence of a crowd of
witnesses afterwards the audience repaired to the house and were addressed by Eld James Moore
& H. Rowland and Bro. J. A. Norton Dismissed in order
J. W. Norton C.C.

December Term 1867
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Dec 1867 our
Pastor being absent Bro. J. W. Norton opened the services of the hour by Singing and prayer
after this Bro. J. A. Norton Spoke at Some Length from the passage Walk as children of the light
then Set in Conference Bro J. W. Norton Moderator All being in peace visiting Brethren and
Sisters were then invited to seats no reference
Opened door for the reception of Members no application Done in conference Saturday before
3rd Sunday in Dec 1867
J. W. Norton C.C. J. A. Norton Mod protem

January Term 1868
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in Jan 1868
Preaching by Bro J. A. Norton
Then set in conference
Called for State of the Church all being in peace Visiting Brethren & Sisters were invited to seats with us
(No Reference) Opened door for reception of members no application
Done in conference and Signed by order of the Church Jan 18th 1868
J.W. Norton C.C. J. A. Norton Mod protem

February Term 1868
Pleasant Hill Church
Met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s Day in the Feb 1868 Preaching by our Pastor & Bro J. A. Norton
After which set in conference all being in peace invited visiting Brethren & Sisters to seats with us
(No reference) Visiting Brethren & Sisters were then invited to Seats with us
Opened door for reception of members No Application
Done in Conference and Signed by order of the Church
Feb 17th 1868
J. Norton C.C. Eld H. Rowland Mod

March Term 1868
Pleasant Hill Church
Met at her regular term Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in March 1868
Preaching by Bro J. A. Norton
Then set in conference all being in peace Visiting Brethren & Sisters were invited to seats with us
No Reference Opened door for reception of Members no Application Some remarks inquired to continued absence of Bro E. Lee & others and Bro Sargeant is requested to visit Brother & Sister Lee to know the cause of their non attendance.
Done in conference & signed by order of the Church March 16, 1868
J. W. Norton C.C.     J.A. Norton Mod protem

April Term 1868
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in Apr 1868
Preaching by our Pastor and Bro J. A. Norton Then Set in conference All in peace visiting
Brethren & Sisters to seats with us the Case of Bro & Sister Lee was again referred and the caseof Br. Pleasant Hopper for Bankruptcy was taken up & discussed at some length and then referred
Opened door for reception of members no Application Done in conference& signed by order of
the church Eld H. Rowland Mod
J. W. Norton C.C.

May Term 1868
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday 3rd Lord’s day in May 1868 Preaching by
Bro J. A. Norton then Set in conference All being in peace visiting Brethren & Sisters were
invited to Seats with us owing to the inclemency of the weather but few members being present
the references were continued Opened door for reception of members no application Dismissed
in order
J. W. Norton C.C.
Lord’s day a large assembly in attendance After preaching Opened door for reception of
Members and Sister Sarah J. Autry came forward and was cordially received into full fellowship
after being baptized baptism reference till June meeting Dismissed in order
J. W. Norton C.C       H.T. Rowland Mod    H.T. Rowland Mod

June Term 1868
Pleasant Hill Church met at her regular term Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in June 1868
Preaching by our Pastor and Bro J. A. Norton then Set in conference
All being in peace Visiting Brethren and sisters were invited to Seats with us Opened door for reception of members when Sister Caroline Rich came forward and on the relation of the travel of her mind received with full fellowship after being Baptized called for reference when the case of Bro. Lee & wife for continued absence was taken up he being present arose and stated that the distance he lives and the continued ill health of Sister Lee make up the cause of their absence
and the church agree to forgive them
 The case of Bro Pleasant Hopper for Bankruptcy was next considered and from the fact before us we believed that he has acted in bad faith and failing to give Satisfaction he is therefore excluded this day from Pleasant Hill Church the Baptism of Sister Sarah J. Autry deferred from last meeting and that of Sister Caroline Rich will be attended to at the pool on
tomorrow morning He also recommenced Bro J. A. Norton for Ordering at our next meeting it being the time of our Union Meeting which will meet with us at that time done in conference  Saturday before 3rd Lord’s day in June 1868
J. W. Norton C.C.
Eld. H. T. Rowland Mod.