Rev. Peter Haskew

at Sardis. On the next day in company with S. Pulley rode from Bellville some 28 miles (or near it). This brought us to Claiborne. Here we had a night meeting. The next day to a Camp meeting near Macon, in Clark County, commencing the 15th of October. This was a tolerable meeting but such was the unsettled state of the congregation that many efforts, perhaps, were lost. On the 20th, I came back to be at my last quarterly meeting. This began the 24th. Here we had good preaching and good feeling. This meeting lasted to the 26th at night. On the 27th, I left for the appointment at Concord and today at Long Creek. I am now taking up a missionary Collection. I do not seem to be making up the amount I wish."

October 29. "Now at Marshal Stotts. This Brother is in Society - enjoys religion. I rode some fourteen miles. Was behind the time, one of the members begged, as he was busy and preparing to go to another big meeting, that we should have no Class meeting. To this I yielded as I wished to take up a

missionary Collection. I did so and met with tolerable encouragement, but sold no books. I felt bad last evening and today remembering and reflecting on my misapplication of time and labor."

October 30. "Now at Levi Y. Moblies. I attended an appointment I had, and have had all this year, at a place and in a house belonging to the Reformers. To the persons present I told them I understood. The Reformers complained they could not have

class meeting because we occupied their house. One of the Reformers present said it did not come from him. I suppose we had better separate and each one have his peculiar place for preaching

October 31. "Now at the widow Smith's. I endeavored to preach today at Smith's meeting house from John 5 and 40. I had some liberty but felt somewhat cramped because we had three school teachers present, of the litterati (this word was unclear , possible "literate"). Oh how long before I am clear of a man-fearing Spirit".

from Brother Sampey's, where I tried to preach. At this place we have quite a small, or rather, young lady of Baptist parents to join. I fear she will have rather hard times to get along. O Lord, help this young lady. This evening as I came along I was accosted by a lady who was sitting on her pony talking with two men by the side of the road. These young men had obtained the services of this lady, and she a Baptist, to ask me if I could tell their fortunes. I said no, and rode on. They had heard this I could do. This has come from my professing to understand a little of Phrenology. I hope the people may think better of me."

November 11. Now at Brother Burpo's. From the widows I started to Tom Burns where I was to have a night meeting. To this I arrived about hour too late but none had gone away. I found a considerable company for night. To them I endeavored to preach. The next day for the Stockton appointment. This I filled some half-hour too late. Next day for Hollow Creek. Here we

had a four-day meeting. Two whites and one colored joined. Then to Bethel - today here. I preached the funeral of three of Brother Burpo's children, then listened to the confession of a brother who had done wrong. Dropped another for drunkenness, had two other brothers appointed to wait on Brother Shoms, listened to Brother Drew's trial against whom three charges were preferred but none substantiated. I am now upon the eve of writing to a young sister on whom my affections have fallen. May the Lord help me to do right."

November 13. "This is the first day of our three-day meeting appointed at Locks meeting house. We stayed at Claiborne last night. When we came to the meeting house I found some considerable preparation in the woods. It indeed looked some little like Camp meeting. Brother R. Dickinson preached first and. I endeavored to preach next. We had few persons because of a hanging at Centerville, which is Monroeville. Tomorrow, if the Lord will we hope the congregation will increase."

November 16. "This is the last day of our meeting in this neighborhood. Yesterday we joined in one, (new member). This day at eleven, ten whites and one colored, (new member). The meeting progressed and ended with a good deal of harmony. We seemed to under some inconvenience from being in the woods all the time but we have ended well. I had only Brother Robert Dickinson to my assistance, who did all he could. He is just learning to preach. We took it turn and turn about and so made up the time. Are now at Brother Locks. Whether we shall be able to get away from this or not I am not now able to say."

November 21. "Now at Brother Nathan Mixon's. To this I came from Isaac Bett's this morning. Yesterday at Center, a small congregation, no persons joined. Here I got some dollars Conference Collection. The day before this I did not take it up as I supposed I could not get any and the appointment before this I had left for Brother Dickinson to take up, who is now

with me. Brother Rice the Reform preacher is here and I should be glad he would preach on the morrow, as it is Sabbath. I did feel bad when I first cane here this evening because of same things the Reformers have said and done. But I suppose Brother Rice is not so much to blame about the thing. May the Lord forgive us all for our wrongs, heal all our backsliding and give us more love and charity."

November 26. "Now at Brother Skinner's. To this I came today from Mt. Moniah which has formerly been called Fellowship. At Asbury Chapel we met on Sunday but Brother Rice would not preach, hence I had to do it, and such as it was the people had to put up with it.

From this to Concord on Monday and then to Long Creek where we had a two-day meeting. The first day the weather was cloudy but comfortable, the next day cold, windy, and cloudy. But few attended. It was a good meeting. From this to Mt. Moniah. None have joined for several days ".

December 1. "Now at Mrs. Martin's. She and her husband live not together for some cause I scarcely know. I had some reluctance in coming after I heard something, but I ought to be as my Savior was - do all the good I can. I have, this time been endeavoring to take up a Conference Collection and receiving my missionary subscriptions and the Stewards too, trying to collect quarterage. This ought not so to be. We should have things apart and not so much jumbled."

December 2. "Now at the widow Downey's. To this I came from Brother Sampeys, where I had meeting today. I endeavored to preach. After I baptized sister Sampey's infant son at church time I made some remarks concerning baptism.

There was a Baptist sister present whose feelings I did not want to agitate I have, this evening, heard the Negroes wishing to rise on the river on Dr. Tunsall's plantation. I have also heard there are also robbers on this Stockton road, 13 in number. This I do not know how to credit, though it may be so.

Brother Dickinson is not now with He went in pursuit of' his pocket book which he had lost some days since and is to meet me at Hollow Creek. He, so far, seems to be a fine young man. He has recommendation to join the traverling connection."

December 3. "Left the widow Downey's this morning between eight and nine of the clock. Rode to Mr. W. Gill's where I stopped and got my dinner. I did not let the man know who I 'was until after I had paid my bill which was six bitts ( editors note: six bits was a reference to 75 cents) and then twenty miles to this - Thomas Burns. This evening, at Sunset, I did not pray in secret as I ought and after supper I did not retire to secret prayer as usual but put it off until I got into my room. On the road it looked dark like raining and after supper it was raining and I went not abroad."

Brother Rhodes. Last night I stayed at Brother Drews. That evening between nine and ten, or December 9th 1840 between nine and ten of the clock, in the evenings as we walked from Brother Drews to John Downeys, a little behind the others company, myself and sister Ann E. Withers pledged our faith to each other to unite in holy marriage, if her friends should be willing, which I learn they are, so far as I have any knowledge. I expect, if the Lord wills to return in a few days and see her again. Oh for the grace to keep my heart and soul and mind in the Lord, that this dear sister may not be disappointed, and that the Lord's cause may flourish."

Dec. 12. "Now at Theophilus H. Williams. To this we came last night, or evening, from Brother Lock's. The family are in usual health. The poor Dr. Lindsey is here. When I was here last his wife was sick. Now she is gone to her long home. Left an infant daughter behind for the Dr. to take care of. Two joined the church yesterday. One of them was Brother Joseph Lock's oldest son. He is quite small."

Jan. 15. "Accordingly as desired above on the night of the 17th of December, 1840, myself and Ann Eliza Withers were joined in Holy Matrimony never again to be broken off. The next day, the 18th, and Friday, I left for conference, or rather for business and my fathers and then to conference on which tour I was absent 23 days: reached the home of my dear wife on the 10th of Jan. at night, with whom I stayed four days, and left this morning. Now being at Emmons on my way to take up the appointments as I have received a reappointment to Bellville Circuit. I expect this time, to be absent from my wife some 14 days.

Jan. 18. "Now at Gehn Mixons. I stayed at Ruskel G______ Saturday night. He has gone with the reformers. I did not ask him his reasons for joining them. I came to the first appointment. I hope none of them will fall through. The meeting was thinly attended yesterday. The day was dark

and misty where I was at this place before going on to Conference one Brother desired a dismissal from the church but I understand he since become reconciled. May the Lord save us from rends and schisms this year."

Jan. 20. "Now at Nathan Simmons. I met the appointments yesterday at Concord and should have been off to Long Creek but or the rain. I had a chill last night, the cause I scarcely know."

Feb. 1. "Now at John Downeys. My wife is here and consequently I am here. I left Brother Nathan Simmons on Thursday,

which was two days from the appointment at Concord. Was not well, passed on, got into swimming water, was very sick. Just went to the meeting house but was cold and wet, just sung and prayed and left for the fire.

Was ill that evening with fever. It intermitted and I left for the Browns. Found a few and tried to preach to them. Stayed at Brother Moblies that or the following night. Then Saturday at the Evergreen. Tried to preach,

took chill in the pulpit, went to Brother B_______, bad fever, I wore it off by next morning. Started to Sardis, was too late. Preaching was over when I got there for Brother Murphy was there and preached. Was taken with ague and fever, I was prevailed upon to come home which I did. I reached home last Tuesday night and preached last Sunday, at Bethel."

Feb. 16. "Now at John Wrights. I am pursuing my regular appointments on the work ( editors note: possible week?). Our first Quarterly Meeting has come and is passed. Brother Pilley attended and preached powerfully, none joined and none got religion that I know of. Yesterday my young animal was put in the plow. She performed well for a young and unbroken animal."

February 25. "Now at home, or where my wife is which is John Downeys. I have gone around the Circuit one more time, I have endeavored to read the dicipline and hold class meeting. While holding one class meeting I came to a local preacher who was not in

the habit of holding family prayer and said he could not do it because of the evils with which he was surrounded. This Brother married a widow with children. Now some of them were heady and hard to manage, or can not manage them to submit to family prayer. This I fear in the society will be very injurious in this society, too much for marrying widows and having other men's children to raise. They may be altogether of another disposition to the stepparent and it is hard enough for a man

to raise children of his own nature let alone those, which are quite different and have other friends to aid them in their evil purposes. The Lord have mercy upon us all and help us all to do better."

March 7. "Now at Jessee Pouncys on our way to east Florida. We left home, or Mr. Downeys, the 2nd day of this month. We have been on the road some five days. The first day we reached Brother John Sampeys some 26 miles. The next day we made 33 and sP113

30 miles and tarried all night at Samuel T. Jones. The next day we traveled ground sufficient to 30 more. Stayed all night at Jacob Wises on Pea River. From this over 32 miles to the present place (if I have learned the distance correctly). Although my wife is with me we have never been charged more than one dollar at any place. We are now resting as this is the Sabbath day and I am truly sorry we have not privilege of going to church. This will be a lonesome day but hope it will be profitable to me and to Ann. I have heard from Jesse Pouncey and his wife, that Brother Strider was sick last July and the first of August at Mr. Donnells near here, for some 5 or 6 weeks and when he left he did not shake the old lady’s hand, and they supposed him to be He paid some 12 dollars for cost which he put them to and afterward wrote a very insulting letter back to the family where he stayed during his illness, saying also he had lost 20 dollars. Now, says Pouncey he could not get any to hear him preach etc, etc. I

March 10. "Now at sister Mary Bonds (a sister of my wife) in Quincy, Gadsden County, East Florida

Tomorrow, if the Lord wills, we expect to go out to see old Father Withers. We have been eight days on the road traveling.

One day we rested which was last Sabbath. Saturday night we stayed at Jesse Pounceys. On Sunday night we stayed at William Pounceys. Monday morning we started out again. It was ten by my watch when we were arrived and stayed at Cambellton. Next day we traveled some 39 miles and stayed at Mr. Petisons on the road from Marianna to Mt. Vernon, and from there to this (Quincy) some 31 miles. Ann seems to be much pleased at meeting her friends. May the Lord care for us while we are here and. give us this Spirit and grace."

March 18. "Now at John Withers (my father-in-law). To this we came the next day as anticipated. Ann was delighted at meeting her dear old father whom she much loves. In some few days we will have to start back."

March 22. "This is the day I expected to leave East Florida, but high water which I learn is ahead, will hinder us perhaps. In our travels we have had the pleasure of tending Brother Patent Pierce Smiths Q. M. (quarterly meeting) who came here with us and tarried all night. I liked him well

March 23. "Still at Rev. John Withers but very desirous to be on our way home or to get on my Circuit, but fear the high water will check the effort. But if the Lord will, I think I shall start next Thursday try to reach my appointments."

Apr. 6. "Now at Nathan Mixons. Left on Thursday as anticipated in the above. We made a tolerable travel that day. Ann tears at leaving her father and mother. This is truly affecting _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Editors Note: Here there seems to be several leaves missing, for the next sheet, all loose is dated May 7th)."

our quarterly meeting which is the second for this year, and also fast day. Oh how time flies away. Soon the year will be closed, forever closed. I left home, or where my wife stays, last day, or yesterday morning. I came through Claiborne and to this place by night (which is Enoch Henderson's. I hope tomorrow if the Lord wills we shall have suitable weather for meeting.

May 10. "'Now at Brother John Downeys. Our quarterly meeting closed without any increase in members. No one (that I know) obtained religion. The weather 'was quite rainy. Some interest (not much)

May 15. "Now at Gehn Mixons. To this I came from the meeting house just in sight where I tried to preach. Some feeling and one shout. At this place a Sabbath school may so song as they keep their present superintendent, do well. Nothing has taken place of much note. One of the sub-scribers of the Centenary Fund being called upon to pay his Centenary subscription said he did not expect to pay it when he

subscribed it. It was so agreed upon between him end the person presenting him the subscription list."

May 21. "Now at Browns. He is a member of the re-form church. He is friendly. Some good meeting. One shout yesterday and good feeling. It seems to require hard toiling to the heritage of Christ, and just deep as the preacher’s religion and his earnestness, so deep will, I suppose, be the feeling of the best of his congregations. Day before yesterday Mother Parker, who had well nigh despaired (as I was in-formed) came through and felt the gracious influence of shouting religion."

I am from home some two weeks and one day in the general. Nothing new has happened, - all things are just common."

May 31. "I expect to leave this tomorrow for the regular work of the Itinerant plan. Brother McShan goes for me this time and I am to take his place in Claiborne. My religious enjoyment are some better than formerly."

June 10. "I was here last week trying to preach for the people. Whether I have done much good or not, I do not know. I left my wife yesterday morning. I endeavored to preach last night to these Claiborneites. Brother McShan has had a revival, and has the Presbyterians. These have the greatest."

June 19. "Now at home and have been for some few days. I fear the time is passing away without any solid improvement."

June 21. "Now at John Downeys. To this I came last Monday morning, and I have felt much like I was sponging. I do not intend these to do again to spend so much time at home without some reason."

June 22. "Now at David Hendersons. To this I came after meeting at Rehoboth, some mile and more from Monroeville. I was late to my appointment some hour and a half, was late but none had gone (I think). The morning I left Col. Steeles for Claiborne, and while at Claiborne I went to see C. Sharp, if he would sell his buggy. I learned

from his wife he would. When he came I bought it for one hundred dollars. I do like this credit system. I think it is against the word of God. I will, if the Lord please, pay as soon as I can. This evening I have read five chapters in Judges in the bible, and over eight leaves of Watsons Theological Institute."

June 24. "Now at Mr. Nowlins. To this I came from Brother D. Hendrix who gave me a good account of the Sunday school raised at that place. He is also encouraged in the way of renewals. Endeavored to preach this day at this place. Few were here. This evening reading and meditating over some seven leaves of Watsons Institutes."

June 28. "Now at John Wrights. To this I came last evening from evening meeting where I endeavored to preach, it being at Concord."

July 6. "Now at Brother Sampeys. This thing of writing frequently and at the proper times with or by me is much neglected, and I can scarcely keep me up to the duty. Nothing very particular has happened since I last wrote."

I fear there is a great want of attention and heart-felt religion in me to make my writing interesting."

July 20. "Now at Nathan Mixons. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in company with Brother Pilley and Brother Murphy. We held a three-day meeting at Center, in the neighborhood of George Watsons. Nothing much until Sunday morning in love feast. Some good feeling some went up to be prayed for. Two joined the Church. Nothing very special, after that I know of. Brother Pilley, I suppose, preached twice after."

July 12. "Now at Brother Smiths. To this I came from Linden where I endeavored to preach twice, in the morning to the whites and directly after to the blacks. Three colored joined and none in the white class. I had not opened the doors of the church. In the evening at 4 of the clock, the citizens had a temperance meeting. I was called upon to say something, and something I did say, but I was completely ashamed of my effort. I felt afterwards that I would endeavor to do better. Lord have mercy on me and save me."

July 20. "Now at Jacob Smiths. I have been a week's tour on the Circuit, which includes the lower end. It seems from all I can hear that Brother Kean, my colleague will have to quit or I must. The people are divided the one part for Kean, the other part for Haskew. This will not do. I do our Q. M. (quarterly meeting) which will be held next Saturday will divide us."

July 21. "Still at Jacob Smiths. Our _ _ _ _ _ is to be at this meeting commencing today (Thursday) and I expect to stay until the end of the meeting. Today I look for the P.E. (G. Garrett) and perhaps some one or two more. Oh, that this be a glorious meeting at which many souls may be built up awakened and converted. Lord prepare my soul for doing good."

July 23. "Now at home with my wife. Three days of our big meeting are gone and none are converted. Some three mourners were at altar today. I heard two good sermons. We then met in Q. Meeting Conference. Brother Kean was suspended, and will preach no more until things are investigated. The complaints were misrepresentation, prevarication, evil speaking and dram drinking. Under these complaints he will be called before a Committee. Lord help the dear, little man; and myself for bringing these charges against him in de fence of the church."

appointment. Had some six ladies, three little girls and one man. This Linden existed a long time without any church house. She never has had any, but as I learn, they have a subscription up for a church and Mason Lodge together-the church part to be equally divided between the Methodist and Baptist. I saw a letter from Thomas S. Witherspoon to Brother Rice bemoaning (or bemoaning) him much for suffering of him sued for 75 cents. Brother Rice talked of publishing of him in the papers but I persuaded first seek an acknowledgement, he did so. I do not know that I this evening enjoyed any more religion than usual. Oh Lord I know I want more religion."

July 30. "At home again after an absence of some more than two days. Nothing has taken place worthy of note. I was today, in Demopolis. The people had a political meeting and we had no religious meeting. We have some cold sort of Sons there."

meeting near this. We had but few out at meeting, but had a good meeting. There were feelings with us all, nearly. I left Brother Jacob Smiths last Wednesday. I felt like he did not want me there before I left, I think Brother McPhail was also in the matter. I suppose the reason was I stayed too long with my wife, though I missed no appointments and was very busy except Monday and Tuesday. This tour was somelike ( as in the transcription, this is not a typo) this at home. I reached home on a Monday evening. The next Thursday the Q. M. (quarterly meeting) commenced in the vicinity and lasted until Monday following. I also stayed till Tuesday then left till Saturday night, Stayed at home Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Was abroad in the neighborhood in search of books and then went to the election. Tuesday visited some. Left the above-mentioned time, I reckon I spent more time at home than I should have. Tomorrow I want to attend the Church at Daton. Lord, prepare me,

I once thought we were well nigh gone but we are more in number now. One gave in her letter and one joined."

August 13. "Now at John Watkins. I endeavored to preach at Turkey Creek meeting house today from 1 Tim. 4-10. We had some light souls present. I have no particular feeling as I have had but feel just in common. I hope to realize a powerful out-pouring of the Spirit of the Lord."

August 29. "Now at Nicholas Hardes. To this we moved yesterday. My wife has boarded at Brother Smiths from the, or near the, first of Jan. 1842 up to the 20th of this month: with the exception of some month and a half, nearly, and also left some better than one week before we moved our things. Here we are charged no board. I though, should have taken my wife to my own mothers, but for getting this accommodation, from the sick family of Brother Smiths."

evening from Dr. Vaughns to which place I went after preaching at the schoolhouse. To this place the appointment was

moved on account of the fleas at the meeting house (poor chance), This morning I have no appointment until the evening."

September 3. Now at Mr. Moores. I came to this from the sixteenth section in the Canebrake, at which place I was to have preached at 5 P.M. but when I arrived the schoolmaster held on until half past five. I soon began to feel depressed in my spirit. After the school was dismissed I read a small portion of the scriptures and made a few remarks, prayed, and left. Left no appointment, and I suppose it was to the satisfaction of the teacher who I learn, is a Baptist Brother This morning I came to my appointment at McLeod's meeting house. Here I had three ladies and finally three men. We had class meeting. This evening I attended an appointment in this vicinity. I had out a pretty congregation. I feel in my heart I want to be more holy,"

September 9. "Now at Brother Doans. To this I came after preaching at Turkey Creek meeting house. I endeavored to preach to six persons and above an hour, at that. I think I will try and shorten my way, preaching so long is hurting me. Oh Lord give one more grace.

September 20 "Now at home at Brother Harders. I was this last week on my tour round on the hills etc. Nothing materially occurred. I endeavored yesterday to preach sister Boons funeral, but oh, the cross: I felt it reading, in singing and in prayer. But after I got started in my sermon I did not feel the cross so heavily as formerly. So the Lord helped me. I left Brother Thomas Adams this morning before it 'was entirely light. I was somewhat fearful to leave. I did not feel so free to leave unless we had had prayers. I left before the family was up. I left my excuse, and so the Lord have mercy upon me."

to Linden to my appointment as usual. On this day I expected a trial to come up before the Society being somewhat wary and not liking the source from whence the com-plaints were coming. I called in to my assistance some of the most firm citizens and good members of the church which with prompt-ness met. I called for the complaint. They came up from David Currys a tavern keeper in Linden, against John P. Blass a member of our church. The first named gentleman is of no denomination and God forbid be should unless he should very much alter. He first denied coming, and as reported by the leader said if Brother Blass should contradict anything he should say he would strike him. We then listened to what Brother Blass would say. Judging there was so little difference in their statements it was thought best to try and settle it. When Curry came I went after Blass who was in the jail as a liver and keeper therein, he came I asked Curry for complaints: he gave these: abuse to hogs, falsity, and abuse to prisoners. As to this last Mr. Joel Du Bose replied there

had been some complaint about Mr. Blass, and justly, but since that time he had done well as a lawful man and lawful jailer. I then asked Mr. Curry if he had any evidence to establish the former. He answered none. Then I told him to make his relation in presence of the Committee. He began and said one morning he arose early, and coming out he heard a hog squealing. He walked into the street and looked down toward the jail and saw Blass beating off his dogs from a hog he supposed to be his. He some days after found a hog of his badly abused. He got it up. Soon after he went to the apothecary’’s shop where he found Blass. Asked him to go down and see the hog. Blass said he would but upon reflection thought Curry only wanted to beat him and did not go, but when he promised he intended to go, but afterwards changed his mind. Curry related that at another time, early one morning, while it was yet dark he heard a dog squeal he obtained two pistols and ran down the drain (trail?) south of the jail and there found Blass's dogs upon a hog, and, as he soon

ran up he made a little halt The pistols and down the drain south of the jail and there found Blass' dogs sprang off. (?) He fired at one the other ran off. In the meantime Blass had come near, who asked him whose hogs they were. Curry came up near him and said he was a great mind to kill him, and while they were talking down came another dog of Blass. He shot at him and Mrs. Blass coming out he left came home, got home and gun and in quest of dogs and found one (perhaps). This he shot. He, at length getting through. I called for Du Bose to tell what he thought it would take to bribe him (Blass) should there be a prisoner in, in, who had money. He then asked Blass if he had told the truth; Blass began to make some reply. He asked him if he had told a lie. Blass said he did not say Curry had told a lie, except---, and Curry struck him with his fist once and twice with his stick. He was taken away, while Blass was not resisting. It is due Blass to state, as to the hog Curry saw in the street that it was not so bad as Curry had represented as Blass proved by letter of Mr. Williams.

After the whole fuss I obtained an empression (possible impression) from the committee, the following named gentleman being them who will be seen as the Committee they expressed them-selves concerning the innocence or guilt of the above John P. Blass:

C. Rembert: Nothing to turn him out of the church, but believing he had acted imprudent in not curbing his dogs, and should be reproved.

Julius F. Poellnitty: Nothing sufficient to turn him out of the church. But be more particular hereafter (namely, a reproof).

This last mentioned bros. opinion was not obtained this day, one day than the before mentioned brethren whose opinions were obtained before they left the house. We all then, with the exception of the last brother, with the

Class Leader went down to Brother Blass' and. prayed with him, whom, with his wife, and some of his children, we left in tears, he himself expressing a great deal of thankful-ness that we went to see him-receiving the reproof and all in humbleness. (One thing more I should have noticed, that is, when Curry came up from the below the jail where he found the dogs and hog, - he, before the committee, said he had a great mind to have killed him and then wished he had, for he believed he would have done God, and the world service."

September 22 "Now at Mr. Nelsons. To this I came from Asbury where I tried to preach to but a few. We had but little feeling. I read the class rules, baptized one, and as I read the decipline. I did not hold class meeting. We then broke up and I came to where I now am. The sister, at the supper table, said she was afraid of lightening, and Oh who was I that I could not console her and lead her into the proper knowledge of the Lord, that she might not fear with torment for have tormenting

September 23."Again at Brother Harders. My appointment today was at Tharps schoolhouse, but it rained and no person came but Brother Tharp, who left Mrs. Spidles, her husband lying a corpse. We rode back and soon the coffin came. We had prayers and they put the corpse into it and we soon left. I came to Brother Tharps and took dinner, We then had prayers and I left. I should remark that Mr. Spidle considered himself prepared to leave this world."

September 25."Went to Demopolis on yesterday. The evening was unlikely and few attended at the church. Came this morning to Mt. Zion where we had some congregation of males but few females. The weather still somewhat unpleasant. I suppose this was the reason. I felt my cross today, - felt cold and dull until winding up. I then called class, read the class rules, prayed, and had two prayers and dismissed. Preached at 4 of the clock at Brother Lewis Suddaths.

September 26."Now at Brother Harders. This being Monday a little rainy I have been only to Brother Smiths - - had prayers when about to leave. Came to Brother Ellis'. Here when I was about to leave, we had prayers again, my scriptural studies today have been some-what interrupted by reading a pamphlet of Rev. Mr. Newtons, a Presbyterian preacher purporting facts about a difficulty which arose between him and Mr. Latemore, a Baptist preacher."

September 28."Now at Brother Springfields. I came to Daton today just before dinner. On my way I called at Brother Smiths. His youngest son was very low, - some three doctors present, Drs. Caller, Strain and Lane. I suppose consulting. I stayed but a few minutes and left for this place. I had, by letter, given Brother Kern notice to meet me and we would enquire into difficulties, which I supposed some were here for, and. we would

come and see. At least he understanding, I suppose what I wrote to him for, to meet me here, - as such like things had agitated against him. I have seen nothing of him, and presume he did not come. After being here a little while I learned there was a corpse in the place, namely Miss Crawford, sister to Peter and Beverly Crawford. I did. not know that Peter Crawford was sick until I went into his room where he was lying. I was sent for to go up to Mr. Crawford's. We left for the grave. I sung and prayed at the grave. It was then filled. By the time we got back it was dark, or nearly so. We then had supper and went to prayer meeting. Some few out mostly young people. Oh Lord have mercy upon Daton. Awaken the people, alarm the sinner, convert the mourner, stir up the luke-warm, reclaim the back-slidden and sanctify the believer, for thy glory."

This 1840 Alabama Maps site give the counties as they were when Peter was on his mission.as described in his diary. Abbeyville- Henry Co. Bethel- Barbour Co. Louisville,-Barbour Co. Stockton, Baldwin Co. Centerville, Bibb Co. Concord,

Jefferson Co. Monticello, Pike Co. Monroeville(centerville), Monroe Co. Columbia, Henry Co Claiborne, Monroe Co. Demopolis, Marengo Co. Linden, Marengo Co. Greensboro, Perry (now part of Hale) Campbelton-Florida Quincy, Fl.Gadsen co. Monticello, Fl-(same name as Albama Pike Co.Marriana (Webville) FL. This isn't all of them, however, from these we can get to where his father was. it sure looks like Dallas Co. As he describes his return from Florida mission, on his return to his fathers.Also he mentions he should have had his wife stay at his mothers instead of his sisterinlaws.. on page 45 of diary,Peter joins in Morengo circuit MORENGO CO/ADJ DALLAS CO If you mark these cities in their counties and follow the Diary, you can see he was from Dallas Co. and his folks are there. After making the map and putting in the cities, His diary is more followable. Best regards, Richard. ( Double Click Map to Right to view )

INDEX
Page numbers refer to Diary numbers
1836-thru P9; 1839 P10-P58; 1840-P58-109; 1841 P110-121; 1842- P122-end

Abbeyville 7
Adams 4,128
Afflick 29
Allenton 100
Apalachicola 11,12,18.27,32,39,45,46,50,51,53,56
Armstid 42
Ards 54,57
Asbury Chapel70,76,81,89,106
Asbury 133
Baker 12
Bangs 82
Barbour Co.7,54,57
Bartlet 48
Beacham 7
Bell 50
Bellville 91,100,101,110
Bethany 61
Bethel 80,84,85,91,94,104,112
Betts 70,88,105
Bigelow 79
Blass 129-133
Boon 128
Bond 53,42,115
Bouisville 7
Boyart 8
Bowdin 68
Brown 77,111,118
Bruner 42
Bryant 8
Burgess 4
Burns 64-6,78,103,108
Bush 7,40,41,54,57
Burket 62,100
Burpo 67,69,74,75,85,90,90,94,
97,103,104
Butler Co. 66
Byrne 38
Byones 72,82,92
Byron 17,24,93,94
Callawy 63
Caller 135
Cambleton in Florida 5
Cambelton 115
Canebrake 127
Car 49
Claiborne58-60,69,74,75,
86,87,95,98,101,118-9
Centerville (Monroev)104
Cedar Creek 40,89
Cedar Crest 45
Cherry 126
Chootawhatchee 4,54,57
Clark 34,35
Clarke Co. 101
Clayton, judge 23
Columbia,Henry co.64
Columbus, Ga. 15
Concord 70,89,96,101,106,111,120
Conecuh River 4,9
Cooks 4,54,57,58
Copeland 31
Crawford 136
Curry 129-33
Daton 125,135,136
Davis 41,67,73,74,79,80,83,93,97
Dead Lakes 5,49
Demopolis 124,134
Dickenson 49,72,104,108
Diest 34
Doan 128
Downing 93
Donnell 114
Downey 79,80,82,107,108 109,111,112,113,118,119
Drew 67,74,80,84,104,109
DuBose 129,131
Dysentaries 16
Ellis 70,135
Ellison 87,91
Emmon 59,80,98,110
Episcopal Cxhurch 12,27
Evergreen 111
Feller 58
Fellowship 106
Ferry @ Andrews bay 40
Finley 41,42
Fletcher 4
Florida 5,22,55,56,113,115,116F
orchend 69
Gadison Co. Fl.115
Garbet 7
Garret 123
Gauntier 12,21,23,30,35-6,38,40,43
Gibbon 7,25
Gibson 29,30,31
Gill 108
Glover 125
Grace 89

Green 12,21,24,30,88
Greenboro, Al. 45
Greenville 66
Hall 93
Harder 128,132,134,135
Hardin 12,24,50
Harris 42
Hart 72
Hamilton 21,22
Hardes 126
Haskew 126
Haujhs 8
Haugh 6
Hawkin 6
Hearn 100
Heart 60
Hemphill 77
Henderson 55,74,119
Hendrix 60,80,119
Hightower 87
Hobbins 42
Hollow Creek 103,107
Holly Creek 79
Hughs 36
Humphries 86
Hutson 132
Ireland 38
Jackson 4
Jenkins 4,50
Jones 4,6,114
Kayberry 54
Kean 122
Kern 123,135
Lampey 90,92
Lane 135
Laprad 20,50
Lassrad 29,46
Latemore 135
Lelands 48
Lewis 92
Linden 122-4,128
Lindsay 109
Little River 84
Lock 70,75,95-6,104-5,109
Lockey 26
Long Creek 101,106,111
Long Creek Society 77
Loftin 6-8,40,42,43
Louisville 54,57
Malone 4,41,43
Marianna 5,8,41,42,52,53,57,115
Marianne 43
Macon,Clk Co. 101
Mansion House 51,82
Marshall 86
Martin 77,107
Mayberry 27,57
McAdams 8
McCorkles 86
McKee 100
McLane 85
McLeod 127
McPhail 125
McShan 65,80,86,88,90,99,118,119
McWilliam 75
Miller 7
Mixon 63,81,88,99,105,
110,116,121
Mobiles 66
Moblies 61,72,102,111
Moody 4
Monticello 4,45,54,57
Morris 81
Monroeville 80,87,88,119
Moore 72-3,79,90,104,127
Morengo Circuit 45
Mt.Moniah (felowship)106
Mt. Pleasant 86
Mt. Vernon 115
Mt. Zion 4,134
Murphy 112,121
Nalley 44
Nauls 53,56
Neal 6,7
Nelson 133
Newton 135
Nowlin70,75,81,88,98,119
Nowls 42
Owen 80
Pea River 114
Pease 12,18,23,24,30,32
Peoples 91,92
Pepkin 78
Parker 37,74,85,97,118
Petison 115
Phrenologist 10-1,31-2,103
Pilley 9,61,78,112,121
Pipkins 60,61,71,100

Pouncey 96,102,113-5
Pulley 101
Poellnitty 132
Quincy 115
Rabb 113
Rehoboth 60,76,87,119
Rhodes 67,69,74,85,94,95
98,108
Rice 106,124
Rembert 132
Roan 27
Roache 86
Robbins 40,41
Robinson 23
Roland 86
Sampey 78,103,107,113,120
Sanders 84
Sardis Society 72
Sardis 101,112
Sewall 3,32
Schoble 67
Schuttlezar 17
Scott 1,26,100
Seely 22
Sermons 76
Sharp 119
Sheperd 28,45
Shoms 104,108
Shaws 4
Shomos 108
Simkins 46
Simmons 63,111
Skinner 106
Smith 41,89,96,102,116,122,
123,125-6, 132,135
Snider 4
Sohottlezer 27
Suwanee Springs Fl. 2
Spidles 134
Springfield 135
Stapleton 82,83
Staples 97
Steel 87,108,119
Steward 18,26,107
St. Andrews Bay 40,42
St. Joseph 12,38,42,46,5253,56
St. Marks 22
Strain 135
Stockton 59,72,78,84,91,103,107
Stotts 61,101
Street 135
Stewart 13,14
Strider 42,54,57,114
Suddath 134
Tallahassee 22
Taylors 66,67,79,84
Tharp 134
Thompson 86
Trumble 24,26,46
Tunsall 107
Turkey Creek 126,128
Tuscaloosca 87
Umphrey 45
Vaughn 127
Wadfords 54,57
Waggoner 86
Watson 70,121
Webville 4,5
Wesley 12,84,89
Whatkins 126
White 41,124
Wilcox 100
Wilson 53,57
Williams 69,80,86,95,109,131
Winchester 45
Wise 114
Withers 109,110,115,116
Witherspoon 124
Waughns 79
Woolworth 58,60
Woods 46
Wright 70,72,86,89,90,112,120
Yang 6
Youngblood 4
Letter from brother, parents ill 95
Letter to Ann November 104
Marriage proposal to Ann Elizabeth 109
Marriage to Ann 110
Joined Meth Church 45
labored in fl 1 yr.55
Pouncy/Smith brthr-in 96
On his way to his fathers-58,96
Mary Bond sister of Ann 115

On January 6, 1839, the Reverend Peter Haskew of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was appointed to serve the St. Joseph and Apalachicola Mission. Just three months later the Methodist there were organized. For a time the Methodist met in the Mansion House and in the Trinity Episcopal church which has just been completed. But then, for several years, they met in the homes of various members. The first sanctuary for the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Apalachicola was constructed around 1846.

Some time after the organization of the Florida Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1945, the Apalachicola church came under the jurisdiction of that Conference. In the first of 1900, some seventy building, including the church, were destroyed. The new sanctuary was completed in February 1901 at a cost of $3500. The two story, concrete block Educational Building, built at the cost of $35,000, was dedicated on September 22, 1965. On November 25, 1974 ground was broken for a new Fellowship Hall. This building was completed at a cost of $45,000 and many man- hours of volunteer labor. May God continue to use this church and its Body of Christ to take the gospel into all the nations! come by for a visit.

Peter Haskew conducted a marriage in Dallas County, Alabama - 14th of July, 1846.

Page Created 5/00 Marvin Schubert Revised: April 02, 2001.