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 August 1835 Met in Conference. After sermons by Brethren Marin and Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by experience Brother David Eskin. Read and adopted the Church's letter to the Association. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1835 Met in Conference. After sermons by Brethren Robertson and L. D. Worthington, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter Sister Mary Eakin, wife of David Eakin. Resolved that the next regular meeting of this Church be postponed till Thursday before the fourth Sunday in the Month. Thursday before the 4th Sunday in October 1835. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Brother Levi Noble returned his letter of dismission for himself and his wife, without having joined any other Church. Received Brother Granberry's resignation of the office of deacon of this Church, and resolved to make choice of some person to fill the vacancy at our next conference, invited Brother Joel Bullock to supply the place till a choice is made, and at the same time choose some person to succeed Brother Granberry in leading the music. Fourth Sunday in October 1835 Met in Conference. After sermons by Brethren Murry, Pittman, and Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by experience, Brother Moses Granberry. Fryday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1835 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Magee, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Took up the reference for the choice of a deacon, which was postponed till tomorrow, and also, that of choosing a leader in musick. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1835. Met in Conference. After sermons by Brethren Robertson and Magee, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Proceeded to the choice of a deacon to supply the place of Brother George Granberry, and Brother Joel Bullock was chosen.