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Transcribed by Carol.
In the mid to late 1800s, churches of Holmes County, Florida and Geneva County, Alabama were under the "Sandy Creek Baptist Association".
Tabular Statement of the churches 1878 No. of Members not listed
Church Pastor Clerk Post Office Messengers
Mt. Pleasant-JW Ballard-GJ Nichols-Coffee Springs,Al.-J Jones,TJ Webb
New Hope-WH Alford-JA Vaughan-Geneva, Al-JH Vaughan,R Mills
Friendship-M Osborn-WH Sellers-Geneva,Al-J Hinson,JC Alford
Limestone- J. Hinson-JC Alford-Alford Mills,Fl-J Hinson,JC Alford
Springcreek-M Osborn-JC Coleman-Geneva,Al-T Crutchfield,ZNP Turner
Zion- PD Bulger-JA Wise-Lake View Cov.Al-JA Wise,B Thomas
Mt. Zion- ? -C Calahan-Cerro Gorda-H Calahan,WH Grubbs
Spring Creek-TJ Dormany-WH Grabb-Geneva Al-HH Lanis-GJ Scott
New Prospect-JC Midel-WD Padget-Alford Mills-AA Paget,D Miller
Elbethel-JE Albritton-G Chancler-Coffee Springs,Al-T Sellers,WH Alford
Sandy Creek-WH Alford-D Neal-Ponce DeLeon-D Neal,WH Webb,EH Cobb
Church Directory 1879
Church Pastor Clerk Post office Members
New Hope-WH Alford-JA Vaughan-Geneva ,Al 25
Spring Creek-M Osborn-MA Crutchfield-Geneva, Al 34
Limestone-WH Alford-JF Alford-Alford Mills 37
Elbethel-JW Ballard-JA Newson-Daleville, Al 16
Friendship-M Osborn-MH Sellers-Geneva, Al 17
Mt Pleasant-JW Ballard-ZJ Nichols-Coffee Springs, Al 26
New Prospect-JC Mitcheal-D.Padget-Alford Mills 26
Sandy Creek -Wh Alford-D Neal-Ponce DeLeon 85
Macedonia-TJ Dormany-MDL Crews-Geneva, Al ?
Church Directory 1880
Church Pastor Clerk Post Office Members
New Hope-WH Alford-TJ Webb- ? 32
Spring Creek-M Osborn-MA Crutchfield-Geneva, Al 34
Friendship-M Osborn- MH Sellers-Geneva,Al 20
Mt. Pleasant-JW Ballard-ZJ Nichols-Coffee Springs, Al 33
New Prospect-JC Mitchel-WD Padgett-Alford Mills, Fl 21
Limestone-WH Alford-JF Alford- Alford Mills, Fl 38
Mt Zion-WH Alford-WT Mathews-Ponce DeLeon, Fl 38
Elbethel-JW Ballard-JA Newsome-Geneva, Al 21
Sandy Creek-WH Alford-GW McLeod- ? 88
Pleasant Grove-No Pastor-WH Grubbs-Geneva, Al 15
Church Directory 1881
Church Pastor Clerk Post office Members
New Hope- WH Alford-D Smith- Lookout , Fl 24
Spring Creek-M Osborn-WB Noblin-Geneva, Al 32
Friendship-M Osborn-WH Hinson-Geneva, Al 20
Mt. Pleasant-Not represented ?
New Prospect-JC Mitchell-WD Padgett-Sterling, Fl 24
Limestone -WH Alford-JF Alford-Alford Mills, Fl 36
Mt. Zion- Not represented ?
Elbethel-JW Ballard-JA Newsome-Geneva, Al 17
Sandy Creek-WH Alford-AL Anderson-Ponce DeLeon, Fl 69
Pleasant Grove-M Osborn-WH Grubbs-Geneva, Al 20
1882 difficult to read 1883 missing
Church Directory 1884 List of Pastors and their addresses Members
New Prospect-WD Padgett-Geneva, Al 32
Spring Creek-WB Noblin-Geneva, Al 22
Friendship-WN Beeman-Clayhatchie,Al 20
New Hope- D. Smith-Geneva, Al 35
Adoniram-WC Adams-Noblin, Al 15
Mt. Pleasant-ZJ NIchols-Coffee Springs, Al 31
Spring Hill-JN Skinner, ? 20
Pleasant Grove-WM Tucker, Geneva, Al 31
Macedonia-JF Alford-Limestone, Fl 10
List of Clerks and their addresses 1884
Church Clerk Address Members
New Prospect-? - Geneva, Al 32
Spring Creek-M. Osborn- Geneva, Al 22
Friendship-W Allen-Geneva, Al 20
New Hope-M. Osborn- Geneva, Al 35
Adoniram-JC Coleman-Geneva, Al 15
Mt. Pleasant-CL Mathews-Coffee Springs, Al 31
Spring Hill-JC Mitchell-Limestone, Fl 20
Pleasant Grove-M. Osborn-Geneva, Al 31
Macedonia-JC Mitchell- Limestone, Fl 10
Statistics of the Churches 1885 -Partial listing- Members
Spring Hill-JN Skinner-Coffee Springs, Al 26
Spring Creek-WB Noblin-Geneva, Al 20
Mt. Pleasant-ZJ Noblin-Noblin ,Al 42
New Hope-D. Smith-Geneva, Al 25
Friendship-WN Beeman-Geneva, Al 58
Adoniram-WC Adams-Noblin, Al 25
Tabular Statement 1886
Adoniram-WB Noblin-Noblin, Al
Friendship-TW Cappa-Geneva, Al
Pleasant Hill-OC Kirkland-Dundee, Al
Geneva- JB Albritton-Geneva, Al
Elbethel-Jacob Newsom-Coffee Springs, Al
New Hope-TJ Webb-Geneva, Al
Spring Creek-MA Crutchfield-Geneva, Al
Spring Hill-JN Skinner-Ponce DeLeon, Fl
Pleasant Grove-William Tucker-Izagora, Fl
Pleasant Ridge-DW Andrews-Cerro Gora, Fl
Church Directory 1887 list of Pastors and their addresses
Adoniram-JC Coleman-Noblin, Al
Friendship-W. Brooks-Elton, Al
Pleasant Hill- JC Coleman-Noblin, Al
Sandy Creek-AB Riddles-Holmes, Fl
New Hope-AB Riddles-Holmes, Fl
Spring Creek-JC Coleman-Noblin, Al
Pleasant Ridge-JA Higgins-Cerro Gordo, Fl
Macedonia-AB Riddles, Holmes, Fl
El Bethel-JM Tally-Coffee Springs, Al
Geneva-JM Royner-Newton,Al
Church Directory 1887 Clerks and their addresses
Adoniram-WB Noblin-Noblin, Al
Friendship-Wm Bracken-Geneva, Al
Pleasant Hill-OC Kirkland-Dundee, Al
Sandy Creek-Richard Levin-Sterling, Fl
New Hope-JC Owens-Geneva, Al
Spring Creek-MA Crutchfield-Noblin, Al
Pleasant Ridge-WB Grubbs-Holmes, Fl
Macedonia-JF Alford-Limestone, Fl
Elbethel-WM Beeman-Coffee Springs, Al
Geneva-SF Latimer-Geneva, Al
1888 missing
Church Directory 1889 Pastors and their addresses
Adoniram-JM Tally-Do? Al
Geneva-Al Blizzard-Geneva, Al
Spring Creek-Thomas Crutchfield-?
Friendship-AL Blizzard-Geneva, Al
Limestone-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl
Shiloh-JC Coleman-Noblin, Al
Sandy Creek-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl
Pleasant Ridge-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl
Newteman-WA Cumbie-Newteman, Al
New Hope-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl
Pleasant Hill-JC Coleman-Noblin, Al
Church Directory 1889 Clerks and their addresses
Adoniram-TH Carter- Noblin, Al
Geneva-WT Harper- Geneva, Al
Spring Creek- MA Crutchfield-Geneva, Al
Friendship-Thomas Capps?-Geneva, Al
Limestone-Fm Alford-Limestone, Fl
Shiloh-JN Kirkland-Dundee, Al
Sandy Creek-R. Levin-Union, Fl
Pleasant Ridge-MM Carrol-Cerro Gordo, Fl
Newteman-LL Tate-Warwick, Al
New Hope- JC Owens-Holmes, Fl
Pleasant Hill-JL McCormick-Dundee, Al
1890 Missing
Church Directory 1891 Pastors and their addresses
Adoniram-GJ Canant-? 27
Elbethel-GW Ballard-? 38
Friendship-JF Register-Marl, Al 78
Geneva- ? -Geneva, Al 72
Limestone-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl 37
New Hope-W. Allen Cumbie-Ponce DeLeon, Fl 36
New Home-HS Nichols-Coffee Springs, Fl 13
New Prospect-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl 18
New Teman-? Johnson-? 46
Pleasant Hill-GJ Canant-? 66
Pilgrims Rest-WA Cumbie-Wicksburg, Al 61
Pleasant Grove-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl 43
Sandy Creek-? ?
Shiloh-WA Cumbie-Wicksburg ,Al 40
Spring Creek-Thomas Crutchfield-Graceville, Fl 22
Church Directory 1891 of Clerks and their addresses
Adoniram-?-Devonia, Al
Elbethel-?
Friendship-TW Capps-Geneva, Al
Geneva-WW Barnett-Geneva, Al
Limestone-Francis Alford-Limestone, Fl
New Hope-JC Owens-Holmes, Fl
New Home-EP Johnson-Marl, Al
New Prospect-WD Padgett-Union, Fl
New Teman-JS Pumphrey?-Warwick, Al
Pleasant Hill-AJ McCormick-Dundee, Al
Pilgrims Rest-ES Cumbie-Wicksburg, Al
Pleasant Grove-WH Grubbs-Eunola, Al
Sandy Creek-?
Shiloh-SA Outlaw-Highfalls, Al
Spring Creek-MA Crutchfield-Geneva, Al
Church Directory 1892 Pastors and their addresses
Adoniram-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl
Elbethel-Joseph Hinson-Geneva, Al
Friendship=JF Register-Marl, Al
Geneva-?
Limestone-?
New Hope-?
New Home-?
New Prospect-?
New Teman-JW Johnson-Graceville, Fl
Pleasant Hill-Stephen Lock-Cowart, Al
Pleasant Grove- AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl
Pilgrams Rest-GJ Canant-Devonia, Al
Shiloh-WA Cumbie-Wicksburg,Al
Spring Creek-AB Riddle-Holmes, Fl
Zion Hill-GJ Canant-Devonia, Al
Church Directory 1892 Clerks and their addresses
Adoniram-WE Whidden-Devonia, Al
Elbethel-LS Barfield-Coffee Springs, Al
Friendship-TW Capps-Geneva, Al
Geneva-WW Barnett-Geneva, Al
Limestone-?
New Hope-JC Owens-Holmes, Fl
New Home-?
New Prospect-?
New Teman-JS Pumphrey-Warwick, Al
Pleasant Hill-JG Lewis-Dundee, Al
Pleasant Grove-WH Grubbs-eunola, Al
Pilgrims Rest-ES Cumbie-Wicksburg, Al
Shiloh-SM Outlaw-Highfalls, Al
Spring Creek-MA Crutchfield-Geneva, Al
Zion Hill-WT Chancey-Devonia, Al
Church Directory 1895 Pastors and their addresses Members
Pilgrims Rest-GJ Canant-Dale, Al ?
Hurricane-JF Register-Holmes, Fl 48
Pleasant Grove-John Patten-Holmes, Fl 81
Shiloh-James Blount-Geneva, Al 99
Union-JF Register-Geneva, Al ?
Spring Creek-JLC White- Geneva, Al 39
New Teamon-S Willerford 66
Pleasant Hill-James Blount-Geneva, Al ?
Christian Home-GJ Canant-Geneva, Al ?
Leonia-JF Register-Holmes, Fl 53
Elbethel-HS Nichols-Geneva, Fl 46
New Prospect-JF Register- Geneva, Al 38
Zion Hill-S Willerford-Geneva, Al 28
Fellowship-James Blount-Geneva, Al 6
New Hope-JF Register-Holmes, Fl 65
Geneva-PL Moseley-Geneva, Al 126
Friendship-PL Moseley-geneva, Al 79
Adoniram-GJ Canant-Geneva 46
New Home-?
Church Directory 1894 Pastors and their Addresses
Adoniram-GJ Canant-Wadford, Al
Shiloh-WA Cumbia-Wickburg, Al
Limestone-JF Register-Geneva, Al
Fellowship-James Blount- Dundee, Al
New Teaman-S Willerford-Wadford,Al
Spring Creek-AB Riddles-Eufaula, Al
Elbethel-HS Nichols-?
Friendship-JF Register-Geneva, Al
New Prospect-JF Register-Geneva, Al
Leonia-JF Register-geneva, Al
New Hope-AJ Brooks-Huggins, Coffee Co. Al
Pleasant Grove-AB Riddles- Holmes, Holmes Co. Fl
New Home- GW Brooks-Huggins, Al
Zion Hill-GJ Canant-Wadford, Al
Pleasant Hill- James Blount-Dundee, Al
Geneva-PL Moseley-Genva, Al
Pilgrims Rest-JW Canant-Wadford, Al
Church Directory 1895 Clerks and their addresses
Adoniram-WA Whalden-Devonia, Al
Shiloh-JJ Peacock-Dundee, Fl
Limestone-Frances M. Alford-Limestone, Fl
Fellowship-Lula M. Capps-Dundee, Al
New Teaman-LM Tate-Warwick, Al
Spring Creek-MA Crutchfield-Devonia, Al
Elbethel-LS Bardeld?-Coffee Springs, Al
Friendship-TW Capps-Castella, Al
New Prospect-BR Messer-Marl, Al
Leonia-H Smith-Holmes, Fl
New Hope-JE Dancy-Holmes, Fl
Zion Hill-WH White-Warwick, Al
Pleasant Hill-CC Kirkland-Dundee, Al
Geneva-WW Barnett-Geneva, Al
Pilgrams Rest-GW Holloway-Wicksburg Al
Church Directory 1895 Clerks and their addresses
Pilgrims Rest-GW Holloway?-Wicksburg, Al
Hurricane-GW Pittman-Holmes, Fl
Pleasant Grove-WH Grubbs-Eunola, Al
Shiloh-JJ Peacock-Dundee-Al
Union-?-Dundee, Al
Spring Creek-MA Crutchfield-Geneva, Al
New Teaman-LW Tate-Warwick, Al
Pleasant hill-CC Kirkland-Dundee, Al
Christian Home-CC Lewis-Watford, Al
Leonia-WH Smith-Union, Fl
Elbethel-GW Chancellor, Coffee Springs, Al
New Prospect-BR Meser- Marl, Al
Zion Hill-WH White-Warwick, Al
Fellowship-James Watson- High Bluff, Al
New Hope- JE Dancy- Holmes, Fl
Geneva-Wm Barnett-Geneva, Al
Friendship-TW Capps-Costilla, Al
Adoniram-WE Whidden-Eunola, Al
New Home-?
Church Directory 1896
Church Pastor Clerk Superintendent's
Adoniram-GJ Canant-?W Carter- WL Chancey, Hartford, Al
Christian Home-GJ Canant-CT Love-WM Skipper, Hartford, Al
Elbethel-HS Nichols-RH Foxhall- BP Davis-Coffee Springs, Al
Fellowship-Jas Blount- Jas J. Watson-?
Friendship-PL Moseley-TW Capps-?L Garrett-Costilla, Al
Geneva-PL Moseley-WW Barnell-AW Bean-Geneva, Al
Hurricane-JF Register-GW Pittman-?
Leonia-JF Register-RP Hardee-JA Gilman- Sterling, Fl
New Hope- JF Register- JE Dancy-?
New Prospect-JF Register-BR Messer-JW Austin-Marl, Al
New Teaman-S Willerford-TM Tate-
Pilgrims Rest-JF Register-FE Bedsole
Pilgrims Rest-GJ Canant-LA Carroll
Pleasant Grove-Jno Patten-WH Grubbs
Pleasant Hill-Jas Blount-JC Russell
Shiloh-Jas Blount-JM Whitehead
Spring Creek-JLC White-MA Crutchfield
Union-NJ Peters-JJA Martin
Zion Hill-S Willerford-Joe Pelham
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