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    1. [WVKanawha] RE: Caldwell & Gates - 1826 - 1835 - Kanawha Presbyterian Church
    2. Frances Wentz Taber
    3. Found the following, within: "History of the Presbyterian Congregation and Other Early Churches of 'Kenhawa' - 1804-1900" edited by Executive Circle, First Presbyterian Church Charleston, W. Va., 1930: Saturday, April 8th, 1826: "This day, after divine service, the session convened, moderated by the Rev'd James C. Gould, of Gallipolis, the following persons were admitted to communion in this church, ...and Mr. Jacob Rand by certificates from other churches..." May 28th, 1826: "This morning session met... Notice having been previously given that the Lord's Supper would be administered this day, ...and Margaret Caldwell made application to be admitted to the Sacrament of the Supper and to be received as members of the Presbyterian Church of Kenhawa." October 14th, 1826: "...Mrs. Catharine Rand also made application to be received as member of this church. Upon examination both were admitted to communion as members of this church." Sabbath Day, 16th October 1826: "...Baptism was administered at the same time to William Shepard, an infant child presented by his parents, Mr. Jacob W. Rand and wife." Sabbath 21st (November 1830): "...And upon examination the following persons received as members, Upon Examination: ...and upon certificate, ...Mrs. Mary Ann Caldwell..." October 9, 1831: "...The following persons were upon examination received as members: ...Wm. Rand, Jr. ..." April 15, 1832: "...It was on motion resolved, that ten Elders be elected in addition to the present number, and that the session nominate and recommend to the congregation as suitable persons for the Eldership: Wm. Rand, Sen.; Jacob W. Rand..." June 14th, 1832: "...The votes having been taken, the following persons were declared duly elected: Wm. Rand, Sen.; Jacob W. Rand..." June 17, 1832: "This day at the close of the discourse, the following Elders elect were set apart according to the form prescribed in our discipline, to the office of the Elderships: Wm. Rand, Sen.; Jacob W. Rand..." August the -?-, 1835: "The Reverend Andrew S. Morrison commenced his ministerial labours, and the following members of the church attend his ministry, to-wit: Ruling Elders, ...William Rand... Private members, ...Lucy Rand, William J. Rand... Nancy M. Rand..." Did not find Moran and Gates mentioned. Frances Wentz Taber Fernandina Beach, Florida I read this article on today's online version of the Charleston Gazette. Is there a list on our site for the original members or the roll of members through the years? I rather think I may find some ancestors there-Moran, Rand, Caldwell, Gates and others. Church dedicates ark for storing its historical papers

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