Minutes from the Year 1877

At a meeting of the Stewards of Big Spring Circuit held at Parsonage, at Big Spring Oct. 18 1877, the following brethren were present -
Achilles M Stith    Wm B. Nough,  Wm H. Kain, John N Clarkson, Thos J. Stith Jr.  After prayer by Brother Ames the object of the meeting was stated to be to fix salary for preacher in charge for opening conference year.  The following apportionments were made:

Big Spring                             150
Bewleyville                            225
Howells                                 120
May's Grove                           90
Liberty                                    35
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                                            620

L. Ames, Secretary

1872 Infant Baptisms

July 28.  Thos W. Wright   by G. N. Hayes
     "  "    L. I.  Wright           "       "        "
     "  "    Jefferson Shumate "       "        "

"Colored Members of the Class at Big Spring, 1871"

Colored Members of the Class at Big Spring organized by F. B. Rodgers May 13th 1871.   for the M. E. Church South.

Names
1.  John Dickerson - Class Leader
2.  Stephen Moreman  Assistant Class Leader & Steward
3.  Jackson Moreman
4.  Joseph Steward
5.  Myra Dowell
6.  Emiline Willin
7.  Dicy McCans
8.  Edna Meador
9.  Mildred Jackson
10.  Sucy Kasey
11.  Alice Hardaway
12.  Squire Dowell

Minutes from Church Meeting, 1878

At a regular meeting of Big Springs Church held at Big Spring April 13th 1878 Bro. Leonard Ames made his report after calling the role.  It was agreed that Miss Shellire Kays and Miss Sallie Meador's names should be dropped from the list at their own request. 

Minutes from Church Meeting 1870

At 3d. Regular Church Meeting of Big Spring Church held at Big Spring June 11th, '70, Bro Limebaugh made his report, stating that there was much better attendence than all over the circuit than there was when he made his last report.  Bro Limebaugh urged the importance of attending the prayer meetings. 

L. S. Kasey, C. L., made his report, but few in attendence, but meetings good.  L. L. Talbott, S. S. Report the school at Big Spring in good condition, T. L. Stith S.S. Stith Valley Reports School at that place in very good condition.

Chairman of Charity committee.  Report but three dollars received, and distributed to one object of charity.  Bro L. S. Kasey, Reports that Taylor Kasey does not consider himself a member of the church on motion Taylor Kasey's name was erased from the church Book.  Bro. Limebaugh, Reports that C. S. Malin does not wish his name erased, he made all acknowledgements, and on motion he was continued in full membership.   Sister Easton, continued.  Committee in case of Sister Mary Keers granted farther time.  Bro. Limebaugh granted farther time in his case of Sister Emma Malin.   By REquest Emma Robinson's name was erased from the church Book, Sister Whelan exonerated from all charges.  In case of T. R. Moorman, it was agreed to await his answer as he had promised to talk again with Bro. Limebaugh, in case of Miss R_ Dowell, Bro. Limebaugh asks farther time, in case of T. W. Eidson, Bro. Limebaugh asks farther time, in case of G. M. Dowell, by his request his name was eraced, in case of Miss Nannie Dowell, by her request her name was ordered to be erased from the church Book.  In case of T. M. Kile, a new committee was appointed consisting of J. J. Stith, in case of R. B. Stith, he acknowledged the charge correct, but promises by the help of God to do better, and on motion it was agreed to lean with him, and to exonderate him from all charges.  On motion Bro. J. L. Talbott was elected as delegate to attend the district conference.  Bro. J. J. Stith was elected alternate. 

On motion it was ordered that a committee of 5 be appointed to Superintend the repairing of the church.  Committee consisted of Bros J. J. Stith, A. R. Morris, J. L. Talbott, A. M. Kasey.  On motion, Four ladies were added to the committee, Sister Kaye, Sister Susan Moorman, Sister Lucinda Stith, and Sister Mollie Barnett.  Ordered that next church meeting be held this Saturday before the Second Sunday in September 1870.

D. H. Limebaugh, P. C.
L. L. Talbott, Pro Dec.

Financial Report from 1869

Big Spring Paid first Quarter                 $44.50
"        "             2                                     38.10
"        "             3                                     37.50
"        "             4                                     55.30
Since Last Quarterly Meeting                 10.00
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Silas Wright                                             5.00
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                                                           191.00

Big Spring Apportionment for 1869      $260.00
                                                             191.00
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Deficiency                                               $69.00
                                                                29.50
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                                                              $39.50

1868-9 Pledges

Amounts Read by Stewards of Big Spring Church

Partial Roll List on back page of book