NC, 1852, NELSON & GREEN

From the records of Walls Baptist Church, near Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC.

The records have been microfilmed by the NC State Archives and are on Film #R.086.01021.

The church was founded in 1844.  The entry of minutes on 24 April 1852 was by the church clerk, J. W. Green.  It follows as written on Vol I p. 23:

"April 24  Met according to adjournment after prayer by Bro. B.E. Rollins opened a door for the reception of members when Louisa Davis, Selah Teal, Nancy Scoggins, Lucinda Melton came forward & gave a relation of their faith & hope in the change of heart after which the right hand of fellowship was gladly extended and Baptism ordered. Also recd two colored persons

... one the property of John Burge Nelson
... one the property of J.W. Green -- Peg -- (or Margaret)

Prayer by Elder GW Rollins"

Contributed by: spice3@juno.com (Susan S. Buckley)