Blankbegin #97 January the 15th 1844 The Baptist (Church) of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother J. Howell, mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members when A. Clark, Margaret L. Clark and Ellin Clark came forward with letter and was recieved. Also _?_ Sellars by Experience of Grace also Will, a collerd Brother the property of _?_ M. Godley was recd by Experience of Grace 2nd Called for refferances, none 3rd Called fer New matters when Brother Crawford Jackson came forward with an acknowledgement of gilty for drunknefs which was not recieved but was excommunicated 4th A charge prefered Against Brother Wm Clemons for Mifs Conduct and a committee appointed Brethren G.B. Clark and J.W. Brown 5th A charge prefered against Brother _?_ R. Battle for Ill conduct appointed the following committee. _?_ _?_ , G.B. Clark and A. Justice 6th the Brother James O. Watson and wife, James Acre and wife called for letters of dismifsion which was granted (Note: James O. Watson's wife was Permelia C. Rainey. James Acre's wife was Mary E. Rainey. Permelia and Mary were sisters. Mary is buried in Hopewell Cemetery.) Martha Rainey [email protected] C.L. Battle Clk Protem end #97