Saturday before the third in September 1844 the church met at Bro Porters and after Worship proceeded to business.

1^st The church then took their seats and invited brethren to seats with us.

2^nd Opened a door for the reception of members and received none.

3^rd References called for and took up the case of Bro Brumbelow and referred till meeting in course.

4^th The church liberated D Nicals & Wm P Stroud to exercise a publick gift in any way the Lord May direct their minds.

5^th The church appoint Wm P Stroud to prepare a letter to the convention and that Beal Gaither, David Nical and Wm P Stroud be appointed to bear the letter. Wm P Stroud, Ch Clrk.

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Saturday before the third Sabbath in October A D 1844.

The Church met at Brother Porters and after worship proceeded to business.

1^st Invited Brethren to their seats.

2^nd Invited visiting brethren to seats with us.

3^rd Opened a door for the reception of members and received none.

4^th Took up the reference of Brothers and referred until our next meeting.

5^th The letter to the convention called for read and received.

William P Stroud, CC

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Saturday before the third Sabbath in December 1844 the Crooked Creek church met at Bro Porters and after worship proceeded to business.

1^st Called the Brethren to their seats.

2^nd Chose Brother Nichols Moderator protem

3^rd Opened a door for the reception of members and received none.

4^th Called for reference and took up the case of Brother Brumbleow and excluded him for the former charge. William P Stroud, CC

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Saturday before the third Sabbath in January 1845. The Crooked Creek Church met at Brother Porters and after worship proceeded to business.

1^st Invited Brethren to their seats.

2^nd Invited Brethren of sister churches to seats with us.

3^rd Opened a door for the reception of members and received none.

4^th Sister ___blank_____ Smithey applied for a letter of dismission and granted.

William P Stroud, C Clk

Transcribed by Reta Parton, September 30, 2002