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LIPPS, Elder M. T., born in Shady Valley, Johnson Co., TN, 11-4-1815, died 9-22-1894, married Elizabeth Davenport 11-29-1835 in Bakersville, N.C. His wife died July 2, 1895, both are buried in Granger Co., TN. The family moved to Guest's Station (now Coeburn), VA in 1838 and resided there the remainder of his life. They had 10 children, 8 living. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church in 1844/45 and was authorized to preach 8-28-1845 and was ordained in Nov. 1846 by Alexandria Vance and Silas Ratliff. In 1856 he was elected county and circuit court clerk and held that office for 13 years. He was also elected to the Va. House of Representatives in 1873 and served for 2 sessions. Written by J. M. Hill.
1905 Minutes of the 46th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with Russell Prater Church, Buchanan County, VA, Sept. 15, 16, 17.
DEEL, James H., born 8-11-1823 in Buchanan Co., VA. He married Vicy Lockard, 2/2/1842 who died 6/29/1905. He was a faithful church member for 58 years.
1906 Minutes of the 47th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with The Bethel Church, Letcher Co., Ky, September 14-16, 1906.
FRANCISCO, G. W., the son of Louis Francisco, was born in Scott Co., Va, 11/4/1829, died 3/6/1906. He came to Pike Co., Ky in boyhood, where me met and married Zarrilda Osborn, daughter of Judge Jeremiah Osborn, June 1853. They had 9 children, four boys and five girls, all living at the time of his death. Zarrilda Osborn Francisco died 1/25/1888. G. W. Francisco married Ceatty Cook, Widow of Elder Solomon Cook of Floyd Co., Ky. They had one child, a daughter, age 15. He joined the Cool Spring Church of the Old Regular Baptist church 6/1880 and served as either deacon or clerk until the time of the great divide. Being a firm believer in a "Free Salvation" he withdrew from the unorthodox party and united with the Old Elkhorn church in which he served as deacon until his death.
BOWLING,John D. was born 9/22/1837, died 3/4/1906. He was married to Winnie Craft; they had 13 children, 4 boys, 9 girls. He joined the ORB Church in 1867. He was Clerk of Mt. Zion Church. Written by J. C. Swindall.
WEBB, Mary Susan, was born in Letcher Co., Ky 12/23/1865m died 1/7/1905. She married Riley Webb in 1889; they had 7 children, two of whom died in infancy. Written by Riley Webb.
HORN, Nancy J. was the daughter of Sarah and Smith Mullins. She married Elder F. M. Horn, 9/29/1881. She died 8/27/1906, She had 15 children, four of whom died in infancy. Written by J. C. Swindall.
1907 Minutes of the 48th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with The Rebecca Church, Pike Co., Ky, September 20-22, 1907.
POWELL, Hulda E. born 4/1/1864, died 3/13/1907, leaving her husband, 2 sons and a daughter. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth McPeak. She married Elder George Powell, 2/4/1881; they had 5 children, two of whom are deceased. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1901. Written by Elder J. C. Swindall
WRIGHT, Lurena, born 4/23/1845 in Pound, Va, was the daughter of James and Polly Bolling. She died 7/3/1907. She married Hiram Wright of Letcher County, Ky., 3/10/1866 and became a citizen of that county. She was the mother of 10 children, four boys and six girls. She joined the Bethel Church of the Old Regular Baptists July 1883 and remained a faithful member until her death.
1908 Minutes of the 48th Annual Meeting of The Union Association of Old Regular Baptists, held with The Church at Longfork, Dickenson Co., Va., Sept. 18,19,20, 1908.
SWINDALL, Polly was born in Ash Co., N.C. in 1837, died 5/1/1907. She was the daughter of Joseph and Patsy Phipps. At age 14 she united with the old Regular Baptist Church. She was married to John W. Swindall at age 16. She was mother to 13 children, six boys and seven girls. Her husband, three sons, and 2 daughters preceded her in death. Her remaining children are: Mahlon R. Swindall, Rufus B. Swindall , Elder J. C. Swindall, Mrs. U. K. Grizzle, Mrs. Lydia Hibbitts, Mrs. N. A. Dotson, Mrs. Emma Beverly, widow, and Mrs. Vie Hopkins. Written by L. M. Vanover.
KISER, Caroline, born 8/5/1866, died 3/27/1908, was the daughter of Samuel E.. and Zilpha Rose. She married Garland Kiser and they had 5 children, all alive at the time of her death. Written by Elder H. N. Rose.
TURNER, Sarah was born 12/8/1891 and died 9/1/1905 at age 14. She was the daughter of Charles and Hettie Turner.
RAMSEY, Una was born in Russell Co., Va. in 831. She was the mother of 14 children, there having preceded her in death. Her husband was Rainwater Ramsey. She joined the United Baptist Church in 1877, afterward she became dissatisfied with their doctrine and joined the Regular Baptists at Caney Fork in Dickenson Co., Va. in 1906. Written by Roland Stanley.
DOVIS, Sarah, born 8/8/1861, died 3/26/1908, was the daughter of Soloman and Mahala Wright. She married Thomas F. Dovis; they had 3 children. She joined the old Regular Baptist Church in 1898 and remained a faithful member until her death. Written by Elder W. R. Balling (Bolling?)
COLLEY, Winnie was born in Russell Co., Va on Dumps Creek 5/7/1880, died 5/8/1908. She was the daughter of Elijah and Jane Breeding. She married J. B. Colley at age 15 years, with Jonas Rasnick officiating at the wedding. They had two children, Cora Colley and Richard D. Colley. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in august 1907 and was baptized by Tira McFadden into the fellowship of the church at Russell Fork, near the mouth of Little Fox Creek. Written by R. D. Murphy.
BACK, John W. was born 7/6/1849, died 6/18/1906. He married Lucy Ann Suffen; they had 12 children, seven boys and five girls, two of whom preceded him in death. He joined the Baptist church 8/16/1901, Written by W. R. Balling. (Bolling?)
1914 Minutes of the 55th Annual Session of the Union Association of Old Regular Baptist (sic) of Jesus Christ, held with The Little Hope Church, Dickenson County, Va, Sept. 18,19,20. Elder J. C. Swindall, Moderator, Norland, Va; Elder Joe Hall, Clerk, Dry Creek, Ky., J. H. Casebolt, Assistant Clerk, Virgie, Ky.
AUSTIN, Margaret, born 6/30/1844, died 5/30/1914, was the daughter of Jesse and Margaret Austin. Obit was written by her sister, M. E. Bradley.
HAMILTON, Sarah born 7/28/1869, died 10/8/1908, was the daughter of Jackson and Marfaert Stallard. She married J. R. Hamilton ca 1888; they had 7 children, all still living. She joined the ORB church at Birchfield and was baptized by Elder John H. Riggs in Nov. 1905. Written by S. J. Baker.
WEBB, Francis born 12/7/1890, died 1/22/1914, married Nelson Webb, 10/8/1878 (sic); they had 11 children; 3 died in infancy. She joined the ORB Church in June 1908. Her husband also was a church member. Written by Bennett Adams.
MULLINS, R. M. born 1/20/1870, died 7/24/1914, married Ellen Potter 4/10/1861 (sic); they had 11 children, 8 still living. Written by Samuel Wheatley
POTTER, Patsy born in Pike Co., Ky on 5/7/1828, died 3/19/1914, was the daughter of Ben Potter. She Married John Mullins ca 1850; they had 7 children, 4 still living. She joined the ORB church ca 1875. Written by Samuel Wheatley.
HOLLINS, Susie, the daughter of Benjamin (sic) Susannah Potter, was born on Elkhorn Creek in Letcher Co., Ky. In 1836, died 6/17/1914. She married Lafayette Bentley in 1860; they had 3 children, 2 girls, 1 boy. Mr. Bentley died in 1866. She married James Hollins in 1870; they had 3 children. She was a member of Pine Grove ORB Church for 33 years. Written by W. H. Ratliff.
DALE, Elihu born 8/20/1845, died 4/13/1914, married 3 times but there was no record of his first marriage. Second, he married Jane Lee; they had 8 children, 6 boys, 2 girls, 3 of these deceased. Jane Lee Dale was a member of the Bull Creek ORB church for several years before her death. Third, Elihu Dale married Dideema Clevinger; they had 3 children, 2 are still living. He joined the church on the 2nd Saturday of Oct. 1908 and was baptized by Elder D. C. Church. Written by M. R. O'Quin
BENTLEY,John born in Pike Co., Ky on 5/20/1884, died 4/15/1914, married Mandy (Maudie) Fletcher. They had 5 children, 4 still living. He joined the Pine Grove ORB church and was baptized by Elder R. H. Holbrook. He was ordained a deacon and served most of 3 years. His wife was still living. The last song he tried to sing was "Oh sing to me of Heaven when I am call to die, sing songs of holy ecstasy to waft my should on high." Written by his mother, Francis Bentley.
O'QUINN, John W. born 5/7/1843, died 8/1911. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church and was baptized into fellowship of the Johnson Bottom Church of Washington Association. He stayed with them until they departed from the old time faith of fathers and went to preaching the doctrine of fatalism then he lifted his letter and went to the Cedar Grove ORB Church. He was firm believer of free salvation by Grace. He said many times that he never swore an oath after he was 8 years old and was never intoxicated on any strong drink but once during his 98 years. Written by his widow, Mary O'Quin
DUTY, W. H. was born 2/11/1841, died 10/21/1913. He married Martha Barnett ca 1865; they had 8 sons and 1 daughter; 1 son and 1 daughter died in infancy; the others still living. Martha Barnett Duty died 1/3/1890. W. H. Duty married Nancy Compton on 3/24/1891; they had 3 they had 3 they had 3 sons and 3 daughters, the sons all died in infancy. W. H. and Nancy Compton Duty joined the ORB Church in 1600(sic). Written by his son, C. M. Duty.
PRESSLEY, James H. was born 4/16/1887, died 1/18/1914, in Lawrence Co., Ky., was the son of J. J. and Margaret Pressley. Ca 1897, The Pressley's moved to Dickenson Co., VA where James H. grew to manhood and was a "nice and respectable citizen." He was survived by his wife, 4 children, his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. His death was due to appendicitis for which he initially had refused an operation. After several days, he agreed to the surgery, but it was too late. He had a brother named George. His wife's name was Florence He had a sister named Maggie Owens, who wrote the lengthy obituary which chronicles his illness and his eventually successful effort to obtain salvation through praying with Tyra McFadin and on his own.
1918 Minutes of the 2nd Annual Meeting of The Friendship Association of Old Regular Baptists Church of Jesus Christ, held with McDowell Co., W.VA
JUSTUS, Lucuda wife of Hiram Layme, birth and death date unknown. She joined the Regular Baptist Church in 1867 and was baptized in August 1867 by Rev. Gable Riffe. She was the mother of 4 children, 3 living.
LAYME, Hiram was born 1\30\1843, died 3\14\1918. He joined the Sulphur Spring Church in 1867. He married Lucuda Justus; they had 2 daughters and 2 sons, 3 still living. He was baptized by Reb. Gable Riffe in August 1867. Written by George W. Charles, Hurly, VA.
ENGLAND, Lloyd Henry was born 1/22/1875, died 8/13/1918. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized 4 days before he died. Written by Blaine England.
LESTER, Lizzie was born in Buchanan Co., VA. 2/9/1869. She married Elisha Lester 4/7/1894. They had 12 children, 9 boys and 3 girls, two of whom died in infancy. She joined the Regular Baptist Church 10/16/1914 and was baptized by W.R. Estep at Panther, W.VA. Written by Elder Thomas Lester.
BERRY, Floyd was born 6/22/1816. He was the son of John and Susan Perry. He married Polly Ann C. at age 25. They had 9 children, five girls; and 4 boys, six of whom are living. He joined the Regular Baptist Church 10/10/1903 and served as Clerk about 10 years. Written by Perry Cline
1920 Minutes of the 61st Annual Session of The Union Association of the Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Chrust, held with Caney Fork Church in Dickenson Co., VA, Sept. 17-20, 1920.
MULLINS, Lear born 10/29/1906, died 10/21/1918, was the daughter of Patton and Olley Mullins. She was survived by her parents, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Written by her Grandmother, Annie Mullins Clay
HOWELL, William D. b 12/30/1868, died 10/8/1919. He was a member of the ORB Church, having united with the Bethel Church in Letcher Co., KY, and was baptized the 2nd Sunday in December 1888 by Elder William R. Craft. He had been a preacher for 30 years. He was buried in the Elkhorn City Cemetery. Written by A. L. Belcher
HOLBROOKS, Alifair born 6/29/1873, died 3/2/1920, was the daughter of Smith and Sallie Mullins. She married George Holbrooks; they had 4 children. She was survived by her husband and 2 children. She was a member of the Pilgrims Rest ORB Church for over 30 years. Written by Willie S. Mullins.
ADKINS, Nancy born 1852, died 6/28/1920, was the daughter of Winright and Sarah Adkins. She married M. S. Hopkins in 1870; they had 4 sons and 9 daughters, 8 living, as was her husband. She joined the ORB church and was baptized the 1st Saturday in March 1908. Written by G. W. Powell
DOTSON, Rorales born 6/15/1872, died 11/7/1918, was married to David Dotson, 3/7/1889; they had 5 sons and 8 daughters, 4 sons and 5 daughters till living, as was her husband. She joined the ORB Church at Mount Zioin Church in May 1898. Written by her husband, David Dotson.
MILLER, Oscar born 4/24/1883, died 11/24/1918, joined the ORB church at Mount Zion. He was survived by his father, mother, and brothers and sisters. Written by J. W. Stallard.
BAKER, William J. born 7/21/1851, died 2/28/1918, was the son of John and Elizabeth Baker. He married Polly Mullins; they had 10 children, 7 living, as was his wife. He joined the ORB Church in 1905 and was ordained deacon in The Birchfield Church where he remained to the end of his life. Written by R. A. Baker
BELCHER, Amy born 3/1/1872, died 4/23/1920, was the daughter of Judge Bart Belcher. She married A. M. Phipps of Praise, Ky. She was survived by her husband, 6 sons and 2 daughters. She joined the ORB church and was baptized 5/7/1918 at Praise, KY. Written by A. L. Belcher
BELCHER, Augusta born 1874, died 1/2/1920, was married to G. W. Belcher. They had nine children. She was a member of the ORB Church. Written by her husband, G. W. Belcher.
CLEVINGER, Fred born 11/25/1838, died 2/19/1920, was married to Polly McCleanahan ca 1860. They had 10 children, 7 still living. He joined the ORB Church at Bull Creek ca 1880 and served there as a deacon for the last 25 years of his life. Four of his children were members of the ORB Church. Written by G. W. Stiltner
ROWE, Betheny born ca 1875, died 1920. She joined the the ORB Church ca 1916. She married Sherd Rowe, ca 1894; they had 7 sons and 2 daughters, the 7 sons were still living. Written by Gilbert Looney
SLONE, Eliza Ann born 4/4/1865, died 7/2/1919, married Morgan Slone; they had 10 children, 6 still living. She joined the ORB church in Sept. 1906. Written by Lendo Clevinger.
ROWE, Elizabeth born 1/19/1849, died 10/3/1919, was married to James S. Rowe, 11/12/1870. The had 7 children, 6 still living. She joined the ORB Church at Pine Grove Church in 1904 and was baptized by Elder Doc Bartley. She was buried on Rockhouse Fork of Marrowbone Creek, Pike Co., Ky. Written by Mellie Bentley
ADKINS, Nelse born 7/20/1861, died 10/21/1919, married Linda Roberson; they had 4 sons, and 2 daughters, 5 still living. He joined the ORB church at Greasy Creek Church and was a member there about 9 years before moving his letter to Rockhouse Church ca 1915. Written by Grant Epling
YATES, Samuel born 6/10/1842, died 2/16/1918, married Sarah Deel ca 1865; they had 2 daughters and 5 sons, five still living. Sarah (Deel) Yates preceded him in death. He joined the ORB Church ca 1888 and lived a member until the divide when he went off with the hard shell side and remained with them until he became dissatisfied then he came back by acknowledgement in the presence of the church. Thereafter he was a member of the Russell Prater Church. Written by Elder D. C. Church and J. M. Gibson
QUINLEY, James Henderson born 3/1/18/46, died 7/11/1919, was survived by his wife, 2 daughters and many grandchildren. He joined the ORB Church. He devoted the last 3 years of his life to reading the Bible. Written by his grandson, Bart B. Belcher
HOLBROOKS, Mary born 7/14/1877, died 2/21/1919, was married to William Holbrooks in 1911; they had 5 children, still living, as was her husband. She was a member of the ORB church for 3 years. Written by F. H. Polly.
1924 Minutes of the 65th Annual Session of the Union Association, held with the Lebanon Church of Omaha, Va, Sept. 19,20,21, 1924.
STILTNER, Vesta born on Knox Creek, 2/27/1848, died 3/21/1917, was the daughter of Sammy Smith. She joined the ORB Church in 1864. She married William H. Looney; they had no? children. Wm. H. Looney "got killed" and she married Jeff Stiltner; they had 2 children, still living, as was Jeff Stiltner. Written by her youngest son, Green Stiltner.
ADKINS, Josephine born in 1861, died 8/3/1923, married Peter Adkins, who was still living. They had 10 children, 6 still living. Her youngest daughter died 3/26/1924 and before she died she told her brothers and sisters that she'd seen a beautiful angel in the window and recognized it as her mother, Josephine Adkins. She had a daughter named Eva who lived in Virginia. She had a son named Perry. She indicated that she wanted G. W. Powell, Thomas Thacker, James Sanders and John A. Damron to preach her funeral. She was a member of the Rock House Church. Written by Grant Epling.
CHURCH, Pearlie born 9/15/1893, died 11/11/1918, married Huling Church; they had no children. She joined the ORB Church in 1913. Her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister were living at the time of her death; 2 of her brothers had joined the church; the other siblings, "...are still wandering in sin..." Written by her brother, James Church.
CHURCH, Lewis born 3/7/1851, died 4/24/1924, married Mary Morris, 3/30/1880; they had 6 children, four still living, as was his wife, Mary. He joined the ORB church in 1918; was baptized by James Church. Written by his son, James Church
BAKER, Jane born 9/5/1853, died 2/16/1924, was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Baker. She married James Vanover 8/1/1873; they had 6 daughters and 4 sons. She joined the ORB church in July 1892. She was "afflicted" for several years. Written by Ira Mullins, Coeburn, VA
BENTLEY, Nancy b: 1860, died 4/20/1922, was the daughter of Solomon and Matilda Bentley. She married Elder F. M. Adington in 1880; they had 7 children, 5 living. She joined the Little Zion ORB Church in 1885. She had sons named, Johnnie and Calvin. Written by her daughter Carrie Adington Hall.
CHAPMAN, Alice born 8/24/1875 died 5/2/1917, married Bud Chapman 1888, when she was age 13; they had 4 sons, and 6 daughters, 7 still living. She joined the ORB Church in 1914 and was baptized by Mat Justice. Her husband was not a church member; 2 daughters and 1 son were not church members; the other children were. Written by her brother J. B. May
SMITH, Hester died at age 90, ca 1924. She married Jessie Smith who preceded her in death. They had 9 children, 3 still living. She joined the ORB Church ca 1864. Written by J. B. May.
DEEL, Sarah A, the daughter of James H. Deel, Sr. and Vicey Deel, was born 3/29/1857, died 4/25/1916. She married James H. Deel, 9/13/1879; they had 1 daughter. She joined the ORB Church April 13, 1916 at a church service in her home, held there because she was too ill to attend regular services. She was carried to the river on a frame and baptized by Elder D. C. Church. She was survived by her husband, her daughter, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Written by Wiley O'Quin
STILTNER, Melvina born 3/9/1844, died in 1922, was married to G. W. Stiltner. They had 3 daughters; and 6 sons, 8 children still living. She joined the Little Mary ORB church in 1915 and was baptized by Elder Mat Justice. Written by her granddaughter, Eula Stiltner.
MAY, Mitchel born 8/22/1834, died 8/27/1924, married Rebecca Blackburn; they had 10 daughters, 3 sons, 8 still living. He joined the ORB church in 1912. He went blind in 1921 and "could not help himself." Written by his daughter, Alabanka Stiltner.
McCOY, Lottie born 2/7/1882, died 3/14/1924, was the daughter of Marion and Rebecca McCoy. She married Lee Stanley, 8/2/1906; they had 7 children, 6 still living. She joined the ORB Church ca 1900. Her father, husband, 7 children, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters were living at the time of her death. "She was afflicted for several years but bore her afflictions with patience. She moved to Elkhorn City, Ky and got burned out and came back to the old home and took very ill and died at the home of her brother, Emory McCoy. Written by Ira Mullins, Coeburn, Va.
1931 Minutes of the Union Association of Old Regular Baptists of Jesus Christ, 72nd Annual Session, held with Sandy Ridge Church, St. Paul, VA, Sept. 18,19 & 20
BAKER, Martha Jane born 6/2/1861, died 5/14/1928, was married to Charlie Baker in 1877. Charlie Baker died in 1884. They had 2 sons and 1 daughter. Martha Jane Baker married Riley Hash in 1886; they had 6 daughters and 2 sons. 2 children died in infancy. She was survived by her husband, Riley Hash and 9 children. She joined the ORB church the 2nd Saturday in November 1905 and was a member until her death. Written by her son, Samuel J. Baker
COLEMAN, Jane born 8/29/1940, died 4/26/1887, was the daughter of Stephen and Nancy Coleman. She married Elisha Boyd, 11/12/1864; they had 6 sons and 2 daughters. One son preceded her in death. She joined the ORB Church and was baptized by Elder Lewis Edwards. Written by her daughter, Martha Ann Deel
ARBINGTON, Brice. E. born 4/10/1868, died 11/7/1928, was married to Louisa Deel 4/12/1888. He was survived by his wife, 3 sons and 4 daughters, all married except the youngest daughter. He joined the ORB Church 7/4/1897 and was baptized 4/19/1897. "This was before the divide and he remained a faithful member, and when the divide came he stood firm and lived in the faith until he died." He had a daughter named Louvenia Viers who owned a store. The writer states, "So put your trust in Him for He careth for you, and, Ida, remember He is a husband to the widow and a father to the orphan if we only trust Him..." This suggests that the wife's name was Ida although it is listed earlier as Louisa. The obituary does not further explain this mystery. The obituary was written by a close neighbor, M. V. Owens.
COLLINS, John was born about 1866 and was the father of 8 children. He was a member of the ORB Church. Written by his daughter-in-law, Lucy Collins.
BARTLEY, Jane Gibson, born 12/231892, died 10/10/1929, was the daughter of Andy and Liddie Bartley. She married Willie Gibson 9/2/1907; they had 6 sons and 3 daughters. She was survived by her husband, 4 sons and 2 daughters. She joined the Pine Grove Church in 1916 and was baptized by Elder Tom Thacker. Her husband, Willie Gibson was an ORB minister. Written by J. M. Gibson.
GIBSON, James born 1/17/1841, died 7/6/1930, was married first to Almeda Bartley. They had 8 daughters and 2 sons. He was survived by 4 daughters and 2 sons. He enlisted in the Civil War 8/9/1862 and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He joined the Pine Grove Church of the ORB ca 1878. After the death of his first wife, Almeda Bartley Gibson, he married Jane Jeffers who also joined the Pine Grove ORB Church in 1919. "They both lived faithful members of the Pine Grove Church until they decided to go to the United States Baptist Church. Then he and Sister Jane were given off in an arm from the Cowpen Church on the 1st Saturday in December 1924 and was organized with the arm that composed the Little Olive Church at Carmen, Ky, of which he lived a faithful member until the death angel called him away." Written by his nephew, J. M. Gibson.
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