Saturday before the third Sabbath in October 1843. The Crooked Creek Church met at their meeting house and after worship proceeded to business.

1^st Chose Brother Baines Moderator Protem

2^nd Invited Brethren of Sister Churches to a seat with us.

3^rd Opened a door for the reception of members and received Lean P Martin by experience.

4^th The church agree that Brother Gaither be released from his clerkship for the church.

5^th The church also appoint Brother William P Stroud the church clerk.

6^th Brother A M Hill and Julia Ann Hill, Brother Angus Ross called for letters of dismission and granted.

7^th Brother Jahue Blythe called for a letter of dismission and granted.

8^th The church agreed if any male member failed to attend two meetings together they should come before the church and give satisfaction.

9^th The church agreed that Brother Gaither be our moderator for twelve months.

10^th Sunday received William W Ingram and Matilda Freeman by experience.

William P Stroud, Clk

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Saturday before the third Sabbath in November 1843. The Crooked Creek Church met at their meeting house and after worship proceeded to business.

1^st Chose Brother Casey, Moderator Protem.

2^nd Invited Brethren of Sister Churches to a seat with us.

3^rd Opened a door for the reception of members and received None. H Campbell by experience.

4^th The Church agree that the 11^th clause of the rules of decorum be attend and that a majority rule in all cases except that the reception of members which should require a unanimous.

5^th Brother William Martin and John Martin and Mary Martin and Lean F Martin and Frances Martin applies for letter of dismission and granted.

Saturday night opened a door for the reception of members at Brother Porters and received Sarah Beck and Thomas Willis By experience. Sunday received George W Baines Malissa Baines and Elizabeth Butler and Mary Ross by letters. William P Stroud, C Clk

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Transcribed by Reta Parton, September 30, 2002