Submitted by Richard Sheridan



WHITE SULPHUR BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES



Notes from the minutes of the United Baptist Church of Christ at White Sulphur Springs,
Caldwell County, Kentucky.

The minute books were borrowed from the clerk, Eugene Jones, of Princeton, Ky.,
these notes were taken by R.C. Sheridan on August 8-9, 1969.

All names listed below are Richard's relatives but he contributed the file in hopes that
others would also find family members in it.

The church was organized in 1854, but no family names were found in the records until 1866.
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Nov. 26, 1866.   After a protracted meeting which lasted 13 days, 16 were added to the church:
Robert A. Williamson, Matilda Williamson, Horace Williamson, Rhoda Williamson,
and Henry Bell and others.

Jan. 1867.   Robert A. Williamson was charged with rioting and drunkenness, and he was excluded
from the church in March 1867, after these charges were proven.

Saturday before the second Sunday in December, 1868   After a protracted meeting of 12 days,
Sister Elizabeth Lane was received by letter from Mount Olivet church, Wilson County, Tenn. and
Alfred Williamson, Sulada A. Williamson, E. M. Norman, C. C. K. Williamson and J. M. Coleman
joined the church by profession and baptism.

Monday night, October 4, 1869.  After a protracted meeting of 17 days, Zachariah Williamson,
J. W. Williamson, and others joined the church for baptism.

March, 1870.  Salley Tirey was received by letter from Prosperity Church, Wilson County, Tennessee.

October, 1870.   Bro. Green Bright was received by letter from the Baptist Church, Trailing Creek,
Wilson County, Tennessee and Sister Artimesa Williamson was received upon profession.

August, 1871.   Horace Williamson was excluded for profane swearing

March, 1873.   Zachariah Williamson was forgiven for drunkenness.

April, 1874   J. W. Williamson was excluded for drunkenness.

March, 1880.   Zack Williamson was excluded for drunkenness.

November, 1879.   J. W. Williamson was excluded for drunkenness.

Sept., 1886.   J. W. Williamson was restored to membership.

November, 1886.  James W. williamson and wife were granted letters of dismission.

Jan., 1887  Bro. J. W. Williamson, cen. was excused, and Sister Lucy Wilds was granted
a letter of dismission.

June, 1887.   Bro. Henry Bell and wife were granted letters of dismission.

First Lord's Day in August, 1887.   Rev. J. W. Oliver met the church and a very large audience
at the water near the church house and proceeded to baptize 15 candidates, the result of a meeting
held by him at Freewill Schoolhouse, who joined the church from time to time as opportunities were
given. Names of candidates: Annie Sheridan, Matilda Coleman, Jimmie Williamson, Nannie Williamson,
Charlie Roland, Austin Williamson, Clarence Lowery, Louisa Sheridan, Lee Farmer, Martha Coleman,
and others.


Membership 1879 with later corrections and additions.

Elizabeth V. Williamson - Sarah Williamson Stuart - Louisa Sheridan
Matilda Bright -   Lucy Williamson Wiles -  Lee Farmer
Rhoda Williamson -   Walter Belcher -   Matilda Coleman
Alf Williamson -   Lettie Williamson -   Martha Williamson
Saluda Williamson -   Jennie Y. Williamson -  C. K. Williamson
Arta Williamson Farmer -  Miss Bunie Williamson -  Mattie Lou Lane
E. M. Norman -   James W. Williamson, Jr. -  Charley Roland
Zack Williamson -   Annie Sheridan -  Austin Williamson
J. W. Williamson -   Nannie Williamson



Membership List dated 1889 with notations made later.

Elizabeth Lane died March 7, 1914.
  • J. W. Williamson cen died Jan. 20th, 1911.

  • Louisa Sheridan died March 10th, 1909.
    • Mary E. Williamson joined by baptism August 30, 1890.
  • Lettie Williamson joined by baptism Dec. 20, 1890, died Mar. 16, 1892

  • Edgar Williamson joined by baptism Jan. 17, 1891, withdrew Sept. 8, 1893
  • W. L. Williamson joined by baptism Sept. 20, 1891
  • Edgar Williamson joined by baptism Sept. 8, 1893, died Dec. 2, 1896.
  • Austin Williamson joined by baptism August 31, 1894, excluded Apr. 1898
  • Ader Williamson joined by baptism Oct. 1902
  • Margery Williamson joined by baptism Dec. 1, 1912.
  • Beatrice Williamson joined by baptism Dec. 1, 1912.
  • Earl Williamson joined by baptism Dec. 1, 1912


    September, 1921. Ellie Williamson was given her letter to join Donaldson Church.

    Membership received:

  • 8/20/1938   by letter    Melville Sheridan
  • 8/7/1938   Baptism     Jeff Sheridan
  • 8/7/1938   Baptism    Mack Sheridan
  • 8/7/1938   Baptism    Rivers Sheridan
  • 8/7/1938   Baptism    Mrs. Rivers Sheridan
  • 8/4/1946   Baptism    Betty Jane Sheridan
  • 8/4/1946   Baptism    Richard Sheridan  
    (letter to First Baptist Church, Sheffield Ala. 3/13/1963)
  • 8/8/1948   Baptism    Joe Pat Sheridan 


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