Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December, 1835. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. On application by Brother George Granberry for letters of dissission for himself, and wife; it was ordered that same be granted. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Norvel Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Application was made by Brother Granberry for letters of dismission for Brother David Eakin and his wife, which was granted. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter Brother John M. Brown and his wife, Sister Elizabeth Brown. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, came into the Conference and opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Daniel H. Ellington, also Brother David, a black man, belonging to Mr. James Posey. The subject of the Baptist State Convention referred to the Churches by the Association was taken up and postponed till next conference. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Mr. Perrin, opened door for the reception of members. No applicants.