The Melungeon Historical Society *Researching, and reclaiming, Melungeon history one family at a time* Fort Blackmore Scott County Virginia This copy of what is perhaps the first book of the Stony Creek Primitive Baptist Church, located on Stony creek, near Fort Blackmore, Scott County, Virginia, was in the possession of Mr. Scott Beatright of Colburn, Virginia, whose grandfather was once a Minister of this church. The book is written on paper and bound between covers made of home spun cloth. The handwriting is very good and the ink has lasted well. Copied August, 1966, by Emory L. Hamilton, Wise, Virginia, with a copy filed in the Archives of the Southwest Virginia Historical Society, at Clinch Valley College, Wise, Virginia and a copy sent to the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia. Stony Creek Baptist Church Minute Books, 1801 - 1814<http://melungeonhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2009/10/stony-creek-baptist-church-minute-books.html> January the 4 day 1806 At a called meeting at Stony Creek this 4th day of January 1806, William Maner excommunicated for this church swearing, getting drunk and obstinacy in not appearing before the church when cited to trial. *Robert Kilgore*, Moderator. Dismissed in order August the ____ (1806) Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Agreed upon by this church that a committee go to the Deep Spring Church at the Three Forks of Powells River: the same of the delegates: Robert Kilgore, Henry Cock, John Brickey, Wm. Stewart, James Brickey, David Cock. Henry Cock and Nevil Wayland is appointed by this church as clerk. Then came forward James Leath, Margaret Leath and Sister Nancy Roberts, and Sister Jenny and requested letter of Dismission to which the unanimously agreed. Dismissed in order. August the ____ (1806) Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Agreed upon by this church that a committee go to the Deep Spring Church at the Three Forks of Powells River: the same of the delegates: *Robert Kilgore*, Henry Cock, John Brickey, Wm. Stewart, James Brickey, David Cock. Henry Cock and Nevil Wayland is appointed by this church as clerk. Then came forward James Leath, Margaret Leath and Sister Nancy Roberts, and Sister Jenny and requested letter of Dismission to which the unanimously agreed. Dismissed in order. January the 24th day 1807 Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and was found in love. The church unanimous in Br. Henry Cox being a Deacon, but he objected and is laid over till next church meeting. Br. John Brickey brought in a grievance against Jemina Dolahide and is laid over till next church meeting. The church appointed Br. Kitchen and Br. Riggs to cite Br. David Gibson to next church meeting. *Br*. *Robert Kilgore* applied for a letter of dismission for himself and Thomas Esland (Easterling) and James Bama and was granted. Br. Wells and his wife received by letter. Dismissed in order I did not go though all of the years but there was a Robin Kilgore mentioned... If Robert is your ancestor you might want to review the entire book. Sherry