Ashford
Baptists Church Minute Books - collected
by the late Arthur Ruderman
First
Minute Book
- 1689 - 1738
This church appears from papers in the church
book to be of ancient date. In
the year 1653 we find there was a Congregation of Baptists assembled here
at Wye, Naccolt and places adjacent who formed themselves into a church of
Ashford, and constituted eleven Articles of their faith and practice.
In 1689 we find it to be a church of Great Note for it
the head at 4 Elders and Pastors John Searles Senior,
Thomas Jordan, George Ellis, Henry Longley,
Elders and Pastors Thomas Quested & John Searles Junior,
Deacons and a large number of members.
The Agreements of these Association
holden at Ashford the 9th
day of ye third month 1705.
Messengers names of the six churches are as follows:
Biddenden: Andrew Robins,, John Cooper with Rainor, Poseph Piall, Thomas
Burgess, Robert Tanton.
Ashford: Henry Longley, George Ellis, John Searles, Christopher Cooper,
Abram Flint, Sampson Peirce senior,
Sampson Peirce junior, Benjamin Barham, Thomas Wilson,
Thomas Draper, Thomas Moon.
Rolvenden: Thomas Potton with Baker, John
Sassoll, Thomas Pain, Samuel Hawkins.
Smarden: Thomas Gilham, John Edmott, Thomas Haffenden, Andrew Pasttendon,
Robert Wilson, James Jarvis,
John Rich.
Hawkhurst: Davis Russell, John Exeter
Canterbury: Samuel Newman, Richard Godfrey, Steven Challow.
Argument 1. The Church at Ashford query what further ought to be done
with Norton Jarman and that party with him that bring offence because our
ministers preached up the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity upon which they
rout off and are gone to the Church at Canterbury under the care of Luke
Daniel Savoury, Samuel Ongly and Searles Jarman.
Answer: That their having been
a first and second Admonition given and they still continuing in their
Dissout; that it be noted in the Church Books that Norton Jarman being
gone disorderly to the said Church at Canterbury that he and those with
him are henceforth to be looked upon as members of this Church at Ashford.
Romans 16.17, Titus 3-10. Signed
by us the messengers above said.
Argument 2. Once you today
bring the 10 day of ye third month a case of the Messengers of the Church
at Canterbury, what the Church shall do or how they shall act towards a
person or persons that shall be ……..
in his or their communion with the Church
……. Anything in principle or practice ……….. may differ
from another which this church …..
the founding thereof did agree to be ……… in and yet on the same
account of ……… as to communion and all the Churches
………..Association.
Answer: The church should
admonish such persons according to Gospel Riche but if he or they be noted
persist in their disorders that then they be noted in the Church Books for
disturbing the peace of and routers
from the Church and Breakers of the rules of ye Association.
Phill. 3:15-19, 2 Tim.2: 3-4, and 2 Thess. 3:6
Argument 3: Ashford query what
the Church hath to do or how to act towards such a person or persons that
shall halt ye good works or away part of the meriting case of Salvation or
that the doctrines of God doth lay away necessity upon man to fix or that
he is the Author or Aprover of
Sin.
Answer: The Church should use
all methods of Love to reduce such persons from such dangerous errors,
which if after due admonition according to Gospel
Rules, they shall still persist in their errors, that
then they should be excommunicated from the Communion of the
Church. Titus 3:5,
Romans 3 :26-27, James 1:13,14., 2 Timothy 2:25, Galatians 1:6-8
Argument 4: Smarden
Query for as much as their hath been a separation and division in
this Church which is known to most of you our Brethren and how it hath
been carried on both sides; and how they that have made a dissention from
us than now
what we are to do further in that respect.
Answer: Having heard what hath
passed on both sides and finding by Daniel Kingsnorth’s own confession
that in several things matters have been so managed that we can see no
other at present but that the Separation is altogether unwarrantable by
the word of God. And therefore
do advise that Brother Gilham and his Brethren have nothing to do further
(they having Admonished them) for as much as that needs not to be cut off
that hath rout it false off, and that we conclude that ….. nor none of
our members ought to-……….. them but look upon them disorderly in
….. our proceedings.
……. …… Association next year at Brother Thomas ……….. at
Smarden ye 8th day of third month
…………..;
Brother Ellis to preach.
Signed by ye Assembly.
Also in the year 1706, March 3rd an Association of 7 churches where
this church sent 12
Messengers.
H. Longley, George Ellis, John Searles, Christian Cooper,
Abram Flint, Samson Pearce senior, Samson Pearce junior, Benjamin
Barham, Thomas Wilson, Thomas Draper,
Thomas Moone.
In the year 1735, April 2nd, George Green was ordained Pastor,
Thomas Turner and Thomas Clover Deacons by John Exeter and Thomas
Haffenden. We find unity and
brotherly love of a large increase at this time and these good men.
On 27th of October 1754 Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack and
Samuel Wanstall was ordained Deacons by
prayer and laying on of hands by Rev. George Green and John Burch.
We find on 21st October 1761 it pleased God to remove this valuable
Pastor Green by death – the church appoints a day of Fasting and Prayer
the Wednesday after to seek the Lord’s direction in what steps to be
taken for seeking a Minister but
it was until 1766 that Mr
Brooks was appointed pastor by imposition of hands by the
Rev. D. J. Kennett
)London
Rev. B. Wallin MC )
Rev. B. Copping
Southend
Also John Sutton, Thomas Purssord were ordained Deacons at the same time.
Mr Brooks continued several years as pastor.
After that the church was in an unsettled state for many years.
M. Morgan was the next Pastor but he being of an uncomfortable
disposition he left us in the year.
May 15th 1763.
Brother Samuel Brooks having been unanimously chosen as our stated
minister and Recommended by letter from the Church at Northampton under
the Correspondent Ryland, was received in as a member of this church by
Prayer, laying on of hands by Mr. Thomas Birch.
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May 15th
1711 The twenty
pounds two shillings Brother Goddard gained by with is disposed of
accordingly.
Signed by: George Ellis, Henry Longley, Samson Pearce Senior, Benjamin
Barham, William Wanstall, Thomas
Moon.
CHURCH
MEMEBERSHIP
May
the twentie one in Anno Domine 1689
The register Book of the congregation of Jesus Christ, now meeting in Wye
and Ashford
and residing there and in the parts adjacent.
The names of the men: now belonging to the congregation: above said: are
as followeth
Bro. John Searls snr.
deceased
Elders of the Congregation
Bro. Thomas Jarman deceased
Bro. George Ellis
deceased
Bro. Henry Longley
deceased in year 1732
Bro. Thomas Quested deceased
Deacons of the Congregation
Bro. John Searls – jnr. deceased
Bro. Anglen
died in faith
Bro. John Babor
removed by letter to London
Bro. Benjamin Barham deceased
Bro. Matthew Barham deceased
Bro. Thomas Barham
deceased
Bro. Henry Barrons
deceased
Bro. Henry Bartlet
a disorderly person now disowned – returned again to Communion.
Bro. Peter Bartlett
disowned, immorality and sofa walking.
Bro. Bird
Bro. Thomas Bligh
deceased
Bro. James Bourney deceased
Bro. John Brenton
received from Rolvenden August
19th 1705 - deceased
Bro. Thomas Brithread deceased
Bro. John Brondon
deceased
Brother Clarke
gone off
Bro. John Cloake
deceased
Bro. Cristopher Cooper deceased
Bro. Thomas Crifford
removed and returned to us again -
deceased
Bro. Daniel
deceased
Bro. Thomas Deale
deceased
Bro. William Dodd
deceased
Bro. Thomas Draper deceased
John Dymon
deceased
Bro. John Evans
removed to Smarden
Bro. Abraham Flint
baptised 1675 – deceased.
Bro. John Finis
deceased
Bro. Charles Fittel
deceased
Bro. Thomas Frankling baptised
February 9th 1710
Bro. Ginings
deceased
Bro. Glover at Smood
deceased
Bro. Michael Hadlow
died in the faith
Bro. Henry Hadon
disowned, who turned to the Quakers
Bro. Hards
deceased
Bro. Edward Hawthorn deceased
Walton Higgins
deceased May 10th 1752
Bro. James James
removed to London
Bro. John Jarman
disowned for drunkenness.
Bro. Norton Jarman
gone off
Bro. Searls Jarman
removed to Canterbury
Bro. Thomas Jarman
removed to Canterbury.
Bro. Moses Jedwicks baptised
December 3rd 1712 -
deceased
Bro. John Johnson
disorderly – disowned non
Bro John Judd
deceased.
Bro. Thomas Kingsland deceased
Bro. Thomas Langer
deceased
John Longley
Stephen Longley
gone off
Bro. Robert Margbin
removed to London.
Bro. Robert Moon
deceased
Bro. Valintin Marlow
removed - in prison
Bro. Henry Miller.
received in 8th June 1707 – deceased
Bro. Robert Moon
deceased
Bro. Thomas Moon
deceased
Bro. Onorey Morell
deceased
Bro. Samson Peirce deceased
Bro. Samson Percival jnr. deceased
1759
Bro. Thomas Pom
removed to Maidstone
Bro. John Pulsor
disowned
Thomas Quested
deceased
Bro. Henry Longly
deceased in year 1732
Bro. John Sandons
disowned
Bro. Isa. Settertree
gone off.
Bro. James Simmonds at
Naccolt July 6th 1708 that he’s a disorderly person for his
marriage out of
congregation and neglecting to come to the Church though we waited long.
Bro. Richard Sladden
unfit for commuinion
Alainder Smith
deceased
Bro. [
] South
deceased.
John Spruce
deceased
Bro. John Stephens
baptised December 17th 1712 - deceased
Bro. Thomas Sutton deceased
Bro. Sutton at Kennington
Bro. Thomas Taylor
deceased in the year 1792
Bro. John Tomlin
deceased
Bro. John Tory at Nicoll [ Naccolt ? ] Road
received in 24th October 1709 – deceased
Stephen Turner
deceased 1760
Bro. Thomas Turney
deceased.
Bro. John Waddoll
deceased
Bro. Hzb. Wanstall
deceased
Bro. Will Wanstall
deceased September 1745
Bro. William Warham
gone off
Bro. Watson
Bro. Edward Wattons deceased
Bro. Thomas Willson deceased
Bro. Thomas Wratton
deceased
Bro. Austin at Wye
Bro. John Banks
baptised May 26th 1744, deceased
Bro. Thomas Barham
baptised 5thMarch 1742 – died March 1st 1796.
Bro. John Bayley
baptised April 1743 – died
Bro. Thomas Burgiss
baptised February 28th 1732, deceased
Bro. John Cloke
baptised, January 5th 1731, deceased
Bro. Clover
Bro. Edward Clover
baptised June 25th 1743
– deceased 1745
Bro. John Clover
baptised November 1743
Bro. Daniel Collins
baptised 1738 – deceased
Bro. George Goldsack baptised
April 1743
Bro. George Haffenden
baptised November 15th 1738 – deceased
Bro. Hambrook of Westwell
deceased
Bro. Hampton
disorderly, Church withdraws from him March15th 1749
Bro. Harrison baptised
1745.
Bro. Hilden
since recommended to
Canterbury.
Bro. Henry Johnson
baptised October 11th 1738 – disowned
Bro. John Johnson
gone off to the overcliff church
Bro. Stephen Kettle
baptised 1738
Bro. Knott
Bro. James Knott
baptised June 25th 1719
Bro. John Miller
baptised in 1733 under admonition for moving and inappropriate
Behaviour – deceased.
Bro. Daniel Poulton
from near Chilham church – received on May 26th 1745
Bro. George Quested deceased
Bro. Stephen Quested baptised
June 25th 1743, disorderly, disowned by church
Bro. John Scott
baptised April 1743 – deceased
Bro. Edward Searls
March 1731, at Bro. Clover in Kennington, since disowned
Bro. Thomas Searls
disowned
Bro. Thomas Smith
baptised September 1745 – gone off
Bro. John Wanstall
deceased 1753
Bro. Samuel Wanstall baptised
June 25th 1743, after
long and sore affliction with gout,
was removed by death 1769.
Bro. Stephen Wanstall baptised
November 15th 1738 – cut off for attempting the Detestable
sin of …….
Bro. Thomas Wanstall baptised
October 11th 1738 – deceased March 1789
Bro. John Woan baptised 5th
February 1742. John removed
himself from the church
and after repeated visits the church concludes to withdraw from
him.
The names of the Sisters now belonging to the congregation aforesaid are
as follows:
Sis. Anglin
deceased
Sis. Banklys
deceased
Sis. Mary Barnham
disowned
Sis. Sara Bartlet
disowned
Sis. Olive Basor now Monn deceased
Sis. Biggs
gone off
Sis. Hillis Binnings
disowned
Sis. Blakeborn
deceased
Sis. Brithread
disowned
Sis. Martha Brocher
gone off
Sis. Sarah Buchard
deceased
Sis. Celys
deceased
Sis. Mary Cooper now Sayers
deceased.
Sis. Eliz. Curlow
gone off
Sis. Deal
deceased
Sis. Dowling
deceased
Sis. Joanna Draper now Finnis
deceased
Sis. Elfrey
deceased
Sis. Eliss
deceased
Sis. Francis Ellis
disowned, received again, deceased May 1787
Sis. Mary Elliss now Smith
1722
deceased
1772
Sis. Mary Fars
disorderly, removed to Canterbury, now returned again. Deceased in
Communion.
Sis. Ann Flint deceased
Sis. Gamman
deceased
Sis. Eliza Godfred
deceased
Sis. Sara Godfrod
deceased
Sis. Good
deceased
Sis. Grinhill [ Greenhill ]
deceased
Sis. Greenstreet
deceased
Sis. Grevel, now Broadondeceased
Sis. Hadlow
deceased
Sis. Hards now Codd deceased
Sis. Mary Hasol
deceased
Sis. Heritage
deceased
Sis. Sara Hills
removed to Canterbury
Sis. Mary Hilton now Datatod
gone off
Sis. Mary Hinnos
deceased March 7th 1706
Sis. Hunter
deceased
Sis. Elizabeth Izard,
disowned, received again, now Higgins wife
Sis. Mary Izard now wife of Thomas Quested
deceased
Sis. Ann Jarman
gone off
Sis. Sara Jarman
set apart for moving out of the church, now received again -
decd.
Sis. Susana Jarman
deceased
Sis. Kingsland
deceased
Sis. Lilly
deceased
Sis. Longley
deceased
Sis. Merrill
deceased
Sis. Margaret Miller
disowned
Sis. Moon
deceased
Sis. Mary Novington
deceased
Sis. Mary Parfitt
set apart deceased
Sis. Percifall
deceased
Sis. Martha Pierce
died, April 12th 1708
Sis. Pope
deceased
Sis. Quested
unfit for communion
Sis. Martha Quested
disowned for mixed marriage, received again Nov.
Removed to Hythe.
Sis. Ruth Quested now Austen
disowned for moving out of the Church,
received Again –
removed to Hythe
Sis. Ann Sanders
deceased
Sis. Searles
deceased
Sis. Alice Settertroo
deceased
Sis. Catherine Simmons, now wife of James Bourne,
now Soland, deceased
Sis. Ruth Soules now Spain and now Bard
deceased
Sis. Sarah Strood of Sellinge deceased
Sis. Terrey of
deceased
Sis. Terry – now Wood deceased
Sis. Helenor Vocour
deceased
Sis. P. Wanstal
deceased
Sis. Elizabeth Ward
removed to Canterbury
Sis. Margaret Way now Wilson removed
to Rolvenden
Sis. Margaret Webb now Chrissoll
deceased
Sis. Martha Wiborn of Bilsington, now wife of Thomas Barham,
deceased
Sis. Tamzin Woddal
deceased
Sis. Agnes Young
deceased
Sis. Zilmon
deceased
August 26 1694
It
was agreed that Ashford
Congregation is to supply at Lydd, August 26th 1694 and that
day 26 weeks.
Our members then -
Sis. Eliz. Amos
deceased
Sis. Ashby
deceased
Sis. Ann Auston deceased
Sis. Banks at Smeeth deceased
Sis. Dollaron Barham
baptised in November 1710 deceased
Sis. Eliz. Barham snr. deceased
Sis. Mary Barham jnr. now
wife of John Taylor deceased
1751
Sis. Mary Bartlett
deceased,
Sis. Beall at Aldington deceased
Sis. Bell
deceased
Sis. Sara Bigg recommended
to Bro. George Seller, now returned to us again and recommended to
London in 1789 to Mr Wilson, rec. again, deceased.
Sis. Burgess
Sis. Susanna Clarke
deceased
Sis. Elizabeth Clifford recommended
from Bob Gilham by letter November 1701
Sis. Eliz. Cross
Sis. Ann Dodd deceased
Sis. Mary Fairbord
disowned received again now deceased
Sis. Eliz. Finn deceased
Sis. Eliz. Gilham
deceased
Sis. Eliz. Godd
Sis. Sara James
removed to London,
Sis. Catherine Knight
deceased
Sis. Mary Knight removed to
Canterbury
Sis. Lavender
Sis. Suzan Lilly deceased,
Sis. Ruth Longley
deceased
Sis. Mary Lott, deceased
Sis. Sara Loy, deceased
Sis. Eliz. Marlow
deceased
Sis. Maxted
baptised June 3rd 1707 deceased
Sis. Sara Mayhew
baptised June 3rd 1707 deceased
Sis. Eliz. Morgan
set apart for moving
out of fellowship, received again – deceased
Sis. Settabood wife of Jeremiah Settabood deceased
Sis. Mungin
removed to London,
Sis. Eliz. Outfield
Bro. John Outfield
Sis. Patience Searles
deceased
Sis. Sedwick deceased
Sis. Settabood wife of Jeremiah Settabood, deceased
Sis. Catherine Sharpe
was forgot – deceased,
Sis. Elizabeth Spayn
removed to Canterbury
Sis. Martha Wilson
now Jeffrey deceased
Sis. Margaret Worham gone
off
Sis. Sarah Wotton of Wye deceased
Sis. Wraight deceased
Sis. Young
deceased,
1722
Sarah Barham baptised
February 24th 1730 at Bro. Clovers Deceased 1768
Sis. Mary Bartlett
joined with the baptists at Dover
Mary Bath
received by letter from Hollings 1735, deceased
Sis. Mary Burnham
deceased
Sis. Eliz. Clark baptised
March 17th 1743 now wife of Thomas Liniss
Sis. Margrett Clark
from Eythorn April 1744
Sis. Cloak
baptised April 10th 1738 died 1766
Sis. Eliz. Cloak baptised April 1743 – gone off
to the C…. church
Sis. Clover
deceased July 1755
Sis. Eliz. Clover
baptised March 17th 1743 now wife of Parnoll Wanstall
Sis. Collins
baptised 1739 deceased
1751
Sis. Mary Darcoy
baptised 5th March 1742
Mrs Mary Flint
baptised at Horsham,
received into communion Sept. 10th 1738 decd.
Sis. Amy Goldsack
baptised 5th February 1742
Sis. Mary Haywood
deceased
Sis. Hambrook absent
from the church now deceased,
Sis. Austin Phillis Harrison now Jordon,
Sis. Dorothy Harrison baptised
August 1742 now Copping recommended
to
Eliz. Harrison
baptised September 9th 1738
received into communion September 10th 1738 deceased
Sis. Sarah Harrison
baptised March 11th 1744 deceased
Juno Hazledon
deceased 1767
Sis. Mary Hilden
recommended to us from
Bro. Geo. Kenholm of Smarden
gone to the established church.
Deborah Johnson
baptised by Mr Green January 15th 1736 – gone off to a
Cliftonville Church
Sister ……Johinn
baptised June 25th 1742
deceased 1743
Eliz. Johnson
deceased
Eliz. Knott
baptised September 9th 1738 received into communion
September 10th 1738
gone off with J. Knott July 1759
Sis. Mary Moon
now Green baptised 5th
March 1742
Sis. Eliza Morrelol
baptised 1731
Sis. Sarah Pounds
baptised February 4th 1743 deceased
Mary Quested baptised
April 10th 1738 deceased 1755
Sis. Mary Quested
now Judd baptised August 1742 dismissed to Sandhurst.
Sis. Searls
baptised 1731, deceased
1760
Sis. Eliz. Wanstall
since recommended to Mr. Nostozin,
1744
Register of your sisters names of this church.
Sis. Elizabeth Austen
baptised July 12th 1750,
received into communion with us 20th
now
Elizabeth Dawson.
Sis. Susana Austen,
widow, baptised November 12th 1751, received into church
December 6th
now Barham.
Sis. Jane Clark baptised 25th November 1751 received into this
church 1st Dec. 1751
Sis. Katherine Clark
baptised October 1744, now Purford
Sis. Mary Clark baptised
July 23rd now wife of Thomas
Huntson one of …. of General
baptists.
Sis. Cork
baptised 20th November 1747 received into the church 30th
Month.
Sis. Elizabeth Edmott baptised
the 30th November 1748 and received into the church a member in
full
communion the 4th December following.
Sis. Fuller
baptised 5th October 1748 and received into the church 9th
day of the
Month. Removed to Folkestone and dismissed there.
Sis. Katharin Hoboy
recommended from Folkestone by letter to us 29th March
1752
Sis. Mary Knott
baptised November 12th 1751 – received
into church Dec.6 1751
Sis. Elizabeth Long
wife of John Long – both recommended from Smarden
19th April, 1752
Sister …. Lloyd
baptised April 25th 1752, received into church 26th
day of month – dead.
Sis. Ann Miller late
Bunch recommended from Smarden by letter
being dated the
15th Day of November 1751 and is now a member with us.
Sis.Eliz. Purlsond
received into the church on the profession of faith in Christ.
[
? Purssord ]
Being a baptised person formerly a member with the ……… but
absconded and
went from them for
many years and now on her acknowledgement
and sorrow
for her ill conduct was admitted in full communion with us in June
1748
Sis. Ann Saxby
baptised 25th February 1749 and received into the church
26th of this month.
De…… a life and being in a non forgiving atitude removed
January 23rd 1756.
Sis.Susan Searles
baptised July 23rd
Sis.Mary Searles widow baptised
October 1744 – died November 1762
Register of the Brethren members of the Baptists at Ashford continued as
under :
Bro. Valln. Austen
received by letter from Canterbury the remains of their church,
late under the
care of Mr John Horn. The
church now extinct.
Received a
member with us July 2nd 1758 – deceased 1767
Bro. William Brown
baptised 27th December 1751 at Bro. Kittles, received
into Church 29th,
same month – dismissed to Sandhurst February 1762
Bro. Jon. Clark,
baptised 25th November 1751, received into church 7th
December 1751,
deceased 1789.
Bro. William Copping
baptised November 12th 1751, received into church at
time.
Dismissed to Somerset – Pastor Therg.
Bro. ……. Forbes
baptised 25th February 1749, received into church 26th
month.
Joined a church in Sussex.
Bro. Will Gold baptised
20th February 1746, received in church on 4th March
1746 -deceased.
Bro. Hubbard baptised
23rd May 1747, received into church 24th this month-
gone off to Weslyn Chapel.
Bro. Henry Jordan
baptised 20th January 1747, received into church 30th
this month.
Bro. Thomas Lewis
baptised 1748, received into church 1748,
disowned at church Meeting 1761, restored 1769
Bro. John Longley junr. baptised
June 1757, received into the church in full communion,
19th of the month.
Bro. Thomas Longley baptised
in April 1757 received into church by laying on of hands in full communion
on 24th -
deceased
Bro. Richard Ollover
baptised August 13th 1757, recd. into the church in full
communion on 14th month.
Bro. Thomas Pursson baptised
5th September 1748, received into church
11th Sept.
Bro. Thomas Soa……. From
years ago dismissed and cut off from the church was on confession of his
sin and
hopefulness of repentance concerning dishonour
again admitted to the church in full
communion on the 21st July 1754 -
deceased.
Bro. Thomas Watts
baptised 15th April 1753 received into full communion 19th
August 1753 – gone off.
Bro. Daniel Winter
baptised October 3rd 1751 at Bro. Kittles, rec’d into
Communion in 1751. – gone
off.
Bro. Jon. ..oallonstow
baptised 23rd May 1747, received into church 24th
this month. Deceased 1758.
A Further Register of the brothers and members of the church at ASHFORD,
at
November 1758.
Bro. George Clark
baptised April 27th 1759 and received into the church 29th
of the month by prayer
and laying on of hands.
Bro. William Clark
baptised 21st June 1759 and received into the church by
laying on of hands 24th
of the month.
Bro. John Fagg
by letter from Rye, received into the church March 15th
1761 by laying on of hands.
Bro. James French
baptised 26th September 1761, received into church 27th
of the month by laying
on of hands – deceased.
Bro. Chrys. Furnon
baptised April 27th 1759 and received into the church 29th
of the month by prayer
and laying on of hands.
Bro. Stephen Goldsack
baptised 31st March 1759 and received into the church 1st
April by prayer
and laying on of hands – removed to London.
Bro. Daniel Hooker
baptised 8th October 1765, received into the church 13th
October 1765 by prayer
and laying on of hands by Mr Thomas Burch.
Bro. William Hooker
baptised and received into the church
29th May 1768 by the above method.
Bro. John Jackson
baptised 31st
March 1759 and received into the church by
prayer and laying on of
hands on 1st April, Died of Small pox
Bro. Peter Jackson
baptised 12th day of June 1760 and received into the
church by laying on of hands
15th day of month.
Bro. Edward Woldiss baptised
9th November 1758, received into communion on 12th
month by laying
on of hands Died of Smallpox London Nov. 1762
Register of the sisters, as under, of the
Baptist Church further continued,
From April 25th
1752.
Sis. Susanna Ashdown baptised June 7th 1755.
Received into church 10th
June 1755.
Sis. Ruth Austen,
wife of Valln. Austen of Canterbury. Received
by letter from the remains of the
church, late under the care of Mr John Horn, the church being extinct.
Received a member with us July 2nd 1758.
Sis. Hannah Brooks
recommended by letter from the church at Northampton under the
care of
Mr Ryland. Received in
communion with this church by prayer and laying on of hands
Sis. Ann
Burch
baptised April 7th 1764- received into the church by prayer and
laying on of hands
April 8th 1764
Sis. Elizabeth Burch
baptised 26th May 1759
admitted as member of the church and received into
communion by laying on of hands 27th May 1759 -
deceased
Sis. Martha Burch
baptised 26th May 1759
admitted as member of the church and received into
communion by laying on of hands 27th May 1759 - deceased
Sis. Mary Chapman,
now Oliver, baptised August 24th 1758, received into the
Church 27th month by
prayer and laying on of hands.
Sis. Christianna Clark, wife
of William Clark, baptised 21st
June 1759, received into church by laying
on of hands 24th June 1759.
Sis. Sarah Clark,
baptised 21st June 1759, received into church by laying
on of hands 24th June 1759
Sis. ….. Coppin
baptised 31st March 1759 received into the church April
1st 1759
Bro. John Fagg
by letter from Rye, received into the church March 15th
1761 by laying on of hands.
Sis. Mary Flint of
Ashford baptised and received into church Fellowship by imposition of
hands September 1766.
Sis. Frances Ford
of Kennington baptised 18th August 1765, received into
the Church the same day by
prayer and laying on of hands. Dismissed by letter to Rye
and since deceased.
Bro. James French
baptised 26th September 1761, received into church 27th
of the month by laying on
of hands – deceased.
Sis. Mary Godin
of Ashford baptised 20th December 1765 Received into the
church by imposition of
Hands 22nd December 1765. Deceased.
Sis. Elizabeth Goldsack baptised 31st
March 1759, received into church April 1st
1759 by laying on hands
and prayer – deceased.
Sis. Elizabeth Harrison received
in by letter from the church at Folkestone, received and sponsored at our
church meeting 6th
October 1754, Died at Folkestone1768
Sis. Judith Hayward
baptised May 15th 1763 received as a member in communion
By prayere and laying
on of hands by Mr. Thomas Burch
Sis. Eliz Hooker of Aldington
baptised 8th October 1765. Received into the church By prayer
and laying
on of hands 13th day.
Sis. Sarah Johnson
baptised February 12th 1765, received into the church by
prayer and laying on hands
February 17th 1765.
Sis. ……. Moreland
baptised April 25th 1752 received into church 26th
month
Sis. Sarah Quested
baptised August 24thy 1758 received into the church 27th
month, By prayer and laying
on of hands.
Sis. Benedictus Sanders of
Aldington baptised 20th December 1765, received into the church
by prayere
and laying on of hands 22nd December 1765.
Sis. Wilson – widow
baptised July 19th 1754 received into church July 21st
1754 by Mr Burch
May 15th 1763.
List of Surviving Members on 3rd July 1769 being all Baptised
by Immersion and received into the Church by prayer and laying on of
hands.
The date is the time of their being received into the Church.
Sis. Ruth Austin
July 1758
Stephen Austin deceased
Thomas Austin deceased
Sis. Austin wife of Stephen Austin.
Bro. John Bailey
deceased, April 1743
Hannah Brooks
received May 15th 1763 died at London in year 1771
Samuel Brooks
recommended as a minister by a letter from the church at
Northampton under the care of Rev. Ryland was received as a member May 15th
1763. Disowned and excluded
from this church June 30th
1771 – see acts of church date forementioned.
Jane Brown
November 1751, deceased
Bro. William Brown
December 27th 1751 – received into fellowship 29th
–decd.
Ann Burch
baptised April 7th 1764 and received
Sis. Christiana Clark
baptised June 21st and received June 24th
1759
Margaret Clark received
from Eythorn April 1744
Margaret Clark departed
this life January 4th 1774
Sarah Clark
baptised June 21st and received June 24th
1759.
William Clark June 21st 1759
Bro. Edward Clover
25th June 1743
Bro. John Clover
February 7th 1743
Thomas Clover deceased
Sis. Margaret Cork
January 28th 1747
Bro. Daniel Coulter
26th May 1745 – deceased
Eliz. Dawson July
1750
Sis. Eliz. Edmitt
November 1748
Joseph Fagg received
by letter from Rye March 15th 1761 dismissed by letter to the
church at Tenterden
July 3rd 1774
Mary Flint
baptised and received September 1766
Bro. Thomas Frankling of
Wye 1710 – deceased
Sis. Susanna Giles
June 1744
Phillis Godin
deceased
Ann Goldsack February
1742 wife of [
- ]
deceased
George Goldsack
April 1743, chosen Deacon Dec. 25th 1743. Ordained
October 29th 1754, dec’d.
Bro.Stephen Goldsack 31st
March 1759
letter of dismission August 1773 to Mr. Hallehind’s church in London
Benjamin Harrison
December 1745 – chosen December 25th 1753 and ordained
Deacon 29th October
1754 – deceased
Judith Hayward
baptised and received into fellowship May 15th 1763
Daniel Hooker baptised
October 8th 1765 – received 13th
following
Elizabeth Hooker
baptised October 8th, and received ye 13th
1765
William Hooker baptised 1765, and received May 29th 1768
Henry Iddenden
28th June 1747 – deceased September 6th
1795
Mary Jackson November
1751
Peter Jackson June 1759 –
deceased.
Sarah Johnson baptised February 12th and received ye 17th
1765
Brother Stephen Kettle baptised
1738 – deceased
Sister Elizabeth Knott
September 9th 1738
Thomas Knott died July 8th
1795 aged 96 years & 6 months.
Brother Thomas Lewis 1748
Eliz. Longley 1751
Bro. John Longley, jnr. June 1757
John Longley senior
deceased
Sister Ann Miller
1751
Ann Morrell
1731 – deceased.
Brother Richard Oliver August
1757
Susanna Parham
November 1751
Brother Thomas Parham
March 1742 – dismissed to Hothfield.
Katherin Purssord
October 1744 – deceased
Thomas Purssord
September 1748. Ordained Deacon after being chosen to That office
at Church meeting June 22nd
1766. Deceased 1772.
Sis. Eliz. Quested
March 1743
Sarah Quested August 1758
Benedictus Sanders
baptised December 20th and received ye 22nd
1765
Mary Searles March
1742 – deceased
Bro. John Snatt senior April
1743 Ordained Deacon after being chosen to that office at Church meeting
held June 22nd 1766
Sis. Mary Snatt
February 1742
Stephen Turner April 27th 1759
Elizabeth Wanstall
March 1743 – widow of Samuel Wanstall
NB. All the forementioned taken from former lists.
List of Brethren and Sisters continued from September 1766
Sis. Mary Beal baptised
June 14th 1772, received into fellowship by Bro. Copping July 5th
1772.
Mary Beal
being with child by Whoredom was disowned and cut off from
fellowship.
August 9th 1772,
Bro. Thomas Clover, jnr.
baptised by Mr Giles September 19th 1773
William Copping
July 5th, dismissed to Rev. Button’s church 15th
October 1775
Bro. and Sis. Foord
received into full communion February 1st 1778, by a
Letter of dismission from the church at Smarden.
Sis.Foord
died 14.3. 1795,
Brother Foord died
10.7.1795
Sis. Elizabeth Godden June
18th 1769
Sis. Jane Groombridge August 13th
1769
Bro. Stephen Groombridge
July 16th 1769
Sis. Martha Hayward
July 16th 1769
Sis. Elizabeth Johnson gave, an
account of the feelings of God with herself July 6th 1777, to
the
unanimous satisfaction of the church and was baptised July 13th
and received into
fellowship July 20th and God grant that she may be as earnest
of many more.
Bro. John Mabbitt
baptised by Mr Purdy July 28th 1771, received into
Church Fellowship by Mr Copping August 18th
Bro. Mabbett, jnr.
July 27th 1777 gave us his experience to the full
satisfaction of The church, was baptised Aug. 10th received
into communion With joy Aug. 17th, May
God’s work go on and prosper.
Sis. Mary Mabbitt
July 6th 1770
Sis. Catherine Macey
July 16th 1769
Sis. Mary Purssord
October 3rd 1769
Bro. John Scott
baptised June 14th 1772 by D.C.received into fellowship
by Bro.Copping July 5th 1772
Catherine Snatt August 13th 1769 ,dismissed to Rev. Button’s
Church in London 15th October 1775
Bro. Hunter Snatt
baptised March22nd 1772 by
Bro. James Brown, received into Fellowship by Bro.
Bro. John Snatt , jnr
June 18th 1769
Mary Snatt , jnr. June 18th
1769
Sis. Ann Turner baptised June 14th 1772, received into
fellowship by Bro. Copping July 5th 1772.
May 3rd
Mary Knott gave an account of feeling of God upon her soul,
And Mrs Kettle and Mrs Eldridge did and were baptised 25th, and
Received into church March 31st
June 7th
J. Joyce and Newman did.
From the Reverse of book :-
A Register of Children born to Persons attending at this meeting.
Elizabeth Goldsack, daughter of Mr.
Goldsack was born on Friday 20th Dec.1740
Stephen Goldsack son of George Goldsack and Ann his wife, was born
August 4th on Monday at 6 o’clock
in ye evening 1741.
Ann Goldsack, daughter of Mr
Goldsack born 5th December 1756 at eight o’clock in the
morning.
John Ilden son of Dr Ilden by Ann his wife was born September 14th
1753
Ann Ilden daughter of Dr Ilden was born September 9th 1755
Lamming Ilden son of Dr Ilden was born June 15th 1756.
Charles the son of Stephen and Sarah Kettle, wife was born February 14th
1757
Mary the daughter of Stephen and Sarah Kettle, his wife born October 29th
1758
Henry, son of Stephen and Sarah Kettle , wife, born December 31st
1771
Samuel, the son of Stephen and Sarah Kettle, wife, born
August 18th 1773.
Nathaniel the son of Stephen and Sarah Kettle, wife, was born July 6th
1775.
Elizabeth the daughter of Stephen and Sarah Kettle, wife, was born March
28th 1779.
Elizabeth Knott, daughter of Thomas Knott, cloth maker, by his
wife, was born 30th June 1729.
Ann Knott, daughter of Thomas Knott was
born May 2nd
1731
Stephen Knott, son of Mr Knott was born April 19th 1733
John Knott son of Mr Knott born 12th May 1740
Susana Parham daughter of Thomas Parham and Mary his wife, born 24th
May 1760
John Snatt son of John Snatt and Mary his wife born October 29th
1748
Mary Snatt, daughter of John Snatt born July 13th 1751
Stephen Hunter Snatt son of John Snatt born November 21st 1752
Catherine Snatt daughter of John
Snatt born July 26th 1755
Thomas Snatt, son of John Snatt and Mary his wife , born July 3rd
1759
Josiah Snatt, son of John Snatt & Mary his wife, born June 26th
1761.
MINUTES
of
CHURCH
MEETINGS
December 26th 1709
Then agreed upon at our Church Meeting held at Naccolt that our meeting at
Wye be confined to once in a month that is to say the next Lord’s day
after our general meeting at Ashford.
And further it is also agreed that our meeting at Mersham be likewise
confined to once a month that
is to say the next Lord’s day after
our general meeting at Naccolt.
Further it is agreed upon that our meeting held at Lydd be wholly laid
down except any Brother by occasion have opportunity to hold a meeting
there.
Witnessed by us :
George Ellis, Henry
Longley, John Searles,
Thomas Waters, Ab.Flint,
Valle
Marlow, James Bonnoy,
John Finnis,
Benjamin Barham, Thomas Drapper, David
Barr, Thomas Moone, John Cloke, Thomas Crisford, John Waddle, Thomas Blish.
Memorandum : that on
2nd day of April 1735, George Green was ordained Elder
or Pastor of this Church and Stephen Turner and Thomas Clover was ordained
deacons by solemn prayer and fasting and laying on of hands by us.
John Exeter, Thomas
Haddenden.
Memorandum 29th
October 1754
– Benjamin Harrison,
George Goldsack and Samuel Wanstall was ordained Deacons by solemn fasting
and prayer and laying of hands by us:
George Green, Thomas Burch.
Memorandum 14th
March 14th 1756
One condition that the Church at Ashford do stand by what they have
subscribed to and go forthwith the same is assigned me in paying these
debts which I owe: I do accept
of it for all service: I have formerly served this church in, and do
further Cleanse them from any further helps or assistance of service I
shall do in the ministry or pertaining in my office amongst them for
further years to come excepting week day journeys or horse, appointed by
the Church upon thine account; and It honourably of them so to do.
Although they do it not to pay me for my service, but by reason of
my profound necessity, and that they will note permit any further help
that I can depend upon the Church for time to come.
After the three years have passed, and that after the day of the
date first about written they will not
hire me up to their service abut give me my free Liberty.
If I find a place of abode at a difference where I can better my
Livelihood that may be when I can be recommended by a Joint Consent of
this Church.
Henry Longley
August 12th 1753
At our Church Meeting August 12th 1753 it is agreed as
follows:-
Stephen Turner’s case considered, he having been visited according to
appointments at a former Church Meeting and not behaving under admonition
as the church could be satisfied with, the church concludes to visit him a
second time and appoints Mr Green, John Longley and Benjamin Harrison to
visit him.
Henry Iddenden having been visited according to appointment the Church
think it necessary he should be visited a second time by Samuel Wanstall
and Nicholas Saxby.
Stephen Quested’s case considered and he persisting in a disorderly walk
and conversation the Church think it their duty to withdraw from him and
disown him as a member. Samuel Wanstall and Thomas Purfood to inform him
of it.
The persons nominated for Deacons are Samuel Wanstall, John Small and
Benjamin Harrison.
Joseph Green having desired liberty to take his place as a member, the
Church agree that he may make good his place accordingly.
Agreed for a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, Thomas
Lewis, Thomas Clover, Thomas Purssord,
Thomas Franchliss, John Scott, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Austen,. William
Brown John Bayliss, Edward Clover, Nicholas Saxby, George Goldsack, John
Longley. John Clover, Samuel Wanstall, William Copping, John Clark, Samuel
Green.
20th October 1753
At our Church Meeting October 20th 1753 it is agreed as
follows
Stephen Turner’s case further considered and the Church think they have
done their duty in admonishing him and in tenderness conclude to visit him
again and depute Thomas Wanstall, Stephen Austen, John Wanstall and John
Snatt to visit him.
Henry Iddenden to be further visited by Mr Green and Benjamin Harrison.
Stephen Quested appearing to be humbled under a sense of his misconduct
the Church think it their duty to postpone the censure which was agreed on
last Church Meeting desiring that friends in general do converse with him
as they find opportunity.
It is thought necessary to choose three new Deacons and the Church
nominate six for the candidates viz: John Longley, George Goldsack, Samuel
Wanstall, John Snatt, Neih. Saxby, Benjamin Harrison.
This to be presented to Church.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed: George Green, John Snatt, John Longley, Thomas Clover, William
Copping, George Goldsack, Benjamin
Saxby, Thomas Lewis,
Stephen Austen, Samuel
Wanstall, Edward Clover.
December 25th 1753.
At our Church Meeting December 25th 1753 it is agreed as
follows:
Stephen Turner’s case further considered and the church concludes that
he may have liberty to mention the persons who he think has used him.
It appoint one or two to hear it debated.
John Snatt and Thomas Wanstall to inform him of it.
Henry Iddenden’s case considered and he appearing to be humbled under a
sense of his misconduct and desire to return to his place the Church agree
to admit him.
Stephen Quested’s case further considered and the church appoint Thomas
Wanstall, John Snatt and Benjamin Harrison to visit him.
Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall and George Goldsack chosen as Deacons.
Agreed to hold a Church Meeting the first Sunday after Lady Day.
Mrs Clark having not given attendance a long time the church think it
their duty to admonish her and appoint Mr Clover and his son John to visit
her.
Signed: George Green, John Snatt, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Franklin,
Nicholas Saxby, Daniel Coulter, John Bayley, Thomas Austen, Stephen Austen,
Samuel Wanstall, William Copping, John Clover, Samuel Green, William
Brown, Thomas Lewis, John Longley, George Goldsack, Edward Clover, Thomas
Purssord.
April 7th 1754
At our Church meeting April 7th 1754 it is agreed as
follows:
Stephen Quested’s case considered and there appearing a sense of sorrow
for his misconduct the Church desire that he be further visited by John
Longley, Thomas Pursson and Samuel Wanstall.
Stephen Turner’s case considered and the Church desire him to appear on
Sunday sennight before them. John
Snatt to inform him of it.
Signed by us: George Green,
Nicholas Saxby,. Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, Thomas Franklin,
Stephen Kettle, Daniel Coulter, John Langley, John Bayley, Thomas Purssord,
William Copping, John Snatt, Henry Benden, George Goldsack, William Brown,
Stephen Austen, John Clover, John Clark, Thomas Lewis.
June 30th 1754
At our Church Meeting June 30th 1754 it is agreed as
follows:
Stephen Turner’s case further considered and the church accept of the
acknowledgment he made, and agree to restore him as a member of the Church
but not as a Deacon.
It is agreed for Thomas Searles to take his Communion with the Church.
The case of Stephen Quested further considered and he continuing to follow
his disorderly practice the Church do admonish him once more and appoint
John Longley, Nicholas Saxby and William Copping to visit him.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed by us: William Copping, George Green, Daniel Coulter, John Clover,
Stephen Turner, Stephen Austen, Thomas Austen, Samuel Wanstall, Benjamin
Harrison, Nicholas Saxby, John Clark, William Brown, Henary Dendon, Thomas
Lewis, John Longley, Edward Clover, George
Goldsack, John Snatt..
October 6th 1754
At our Church meeting October 6th 1754 it is agreed as
follows:
Stephen Quested’s case further considered and it appears that he
persists in disorderly course and for this reason the Church think it
their duty and do agree to withdraw from him.
John Longley and Nicholas Saxby to inform him of it.
Agreed with George Goldsack to take care of cleaning the meeting House and
Opening the doors and attendances. The
church to allow 2/6 a quarter and find brooms for the use.
Agreed to hold a church meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed: George Green, Nicholas Saxby, John
Longley, Thomas Searles, Thomas Clover, Samuel Grfeen, Thomas
Purssord, George Goldsack,
Edward Clover, Benjamin Harrison, William Copping, William Brown, Henry
Iddenden, Samuel Wanstall, John Clover, Stephen Kettle.
December 25th 1754
At our Church meeting December 25th 1754 it is agreed as
follows:
Made distribution to the poor as usual.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady Day.
Signed: George Green, Samuel Wanstall, William Copping, Thomas Purssord,
Stephen Austen, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Clover, John
Longley,
Samuel Wanstall, Thomas Lewis, Nicholas Saxby, Samuel Green.
April 6th 1755.
At our Church Meeting April 6th 1755, nothing occurred to
our notice to be inserted in the book.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: George Green, Thomas
Lewis, William Copping, Thomas
Franklin, Benjamin Harrison, John
Clover, Thomas Searles, Nicholas Saxby, Thomas Austen, George Goldsack,
Stephen Austen, John Bayley, John Clark, John Longley, Henry Donden,
Samuel Wanstall, William Brown, Elward Clover, Thomas Purssond.
June 29th 1755
At our Church meeting, June 29th 1755 it is agreed to
revive an agreement made at Christmas 1752 that Mr. Green is desired to
admonish Person neglecting to attend Church meetings that they will
be deemed disorderly and
visited by the Church as such according to Gospel rules.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, Daniel
Coulter, William Copping,
Michael Saxby, George Goldsack,
Benjamin Harrison, Thomas
Lewis, Thomas Franklin, Samuel
Wanstall, John Clark, Thomas
Austen, John Clover, Edward Clover, Samuel Green, John Longley.
October 5th 1755
At our Church Meeting October 5th 1755, it is agreed as
follows:
Stephen Wanstall having been observed to be remiss in his attending
the public service of the Church.
Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack and Benjamin Harrison are
appointed to enquire the reason of his neglect.
Stephen Turner and Thomas Knott having for a long time neglected to attend
Church meetings. Mr Franklyn, Mr Clover senior, and
Mr Saxby are appointed to visit them to enquire their reasons.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting Christmas Day.
Signed by us: George Green,
Stephen Austen, George
Goldsack, Samuel Wanstall,
Benjamin Harrison, Thomas
Austen, Henry Dendon, William
Copping, John Bayley,
Thomas Lewis, Nicholas Saxby, Daniel Coulter, William Brown, John Longley,
John Snatt, Thomas Pussond refused
to sign.
December 25th 1755
At our Church Meeting December 25th 1755 it is
agreed as follows:
Made a distribution to the poor
as usual.
Thomas Knott having not attended Church meetings, the Church desires the
reason to be enquired into.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady Day.
Signed: George Green, Thomas Austen, Benjamin
Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, William Copping, John Young, George Goldsack,
Nicholas Saxby, Stephen Wanstall, Thomas Lewis, John Snatt, John Bayley,
Thomas Purssond, Stephen Austen.
March 20th 1756
At our church meeting March 20th 1756, it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Thomas Knott considered and as there seems to be some
obstacles in his way the Church thinks proper to send persons to converse
with him and do appoint John Longley and
Samuel Wanstall.
Agreed to sing in the afternoon at the close of the sermon and it is
desired that Samuel Wanstall give out the hymn.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: George Green, George
Goldsack, John Snatt, Benjamin Harrison, William Copping,
Samuel Wanstall, Edward Clover, Stephen Turner,
John Longley, Nicholas
Saxby, Thomas Lewis, Stephen Austen, Thomas Austen,
Henary Downden, John
Bayley, Daniel Coulter, Thomas
Searles, William Brown, Thos. Panham.
July 18th
1756
At our Church Meeting July 18th 1756 it is agreed as
nothing occurs to our Notice to hold a Church Meeting the first
Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, John Clover, Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Green, Thomas
Franklin, John Snatt, Thomas Clover, Nicholas Saxby, Thomas Panham., John
Longley, Daniel Coulter, George Goldsack, William Copping, Thomas Searles,
Samuel Wanstall, Stephen Turner.
October 10th 1756
At our Church meeting held October 10th 1756 it is agreed
as follows:
Joseph Green to be visited as a disorderly member by Samuel Wanstall,
George Goldsack and Benjamin Harrison.
Agreed to hold a Church Meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed: George Green, Nicholas Saxby,
Samuel Green, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Parham,
Thomas Purssond, Stephen
Turner, William Copping, John Longley, John Bayley, Edward Clover.
December 25th 1756
At our Church meeting December 25th 1756 it is agreed as
follows:
Made a distribution to the poor as usual.
For want of opportunity Joseph Green has not been properly visited but is
intended when it can be come at.
Agreed to hold a church meeting the first Sunday after lady day.
Signed: George Green, Nicholas Saxby, George
Goldsack, Thomas Watts, John Longley, Benjamin Harrison, Samuel
Wanstall, Thomas Austen, John Clover, Samuel Green, Thomas Parham, Thomas
Lewis.
April 10th 1757
At our Church meeting April 10th 1757 it is agreed as
follows:
Joseph Green’s case considered and as there does not appear a proper
sense of his misconduct the church think it their duty to withdraw from
him but not to look on him as an enemy but to endeavour his recovery by
Christian admoniting as they may have opportunity.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: George Green, George Goldsack, John Snatt,
Thomas Purssond, Samuel Wanstall,
Thomas Parham, Benjamin Harrison, John Longley, Stephen Turner,
William Brown, Stephen Austen, John Bayley, Nicholas Saxby.
July 4th 1757
At our Church meeting July 4th 1757 nothing onward for our
Notices only agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after
michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, Stephen Turner, George Goldsack, Thomas Knott,
Benjamin Harrison, Stephen Austen, Samuel Wanstall, John Bayley, John
Clover, Daniel coulter, Thomas Parham, Henry Denden, William Brown.
October 2nd 1757
At our Church meeting
October 2nd 1757 it is agreed as follows:
It is observed Stephen
Wanstall has long been absent on Lord’s
days, the reason is desired to be enquired into.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting on Tuesday in Christmas week.
Signed: George Green, Thomas Purssond, Henry Denden, Thomas Clover, John
Snatt, William Brown, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Parham, Stephen Longley,
John Clover, Samuel Wanstall, Thomas Knott, Nicholas Saxby, Edward Clover,
Richard Oliver, George Goldsack, Daniel Coulter.
December 27th 1757.
At our Church meeting December 27th 1757 it is agreed as
follows:
Made a distribution to the poor as usual.
Stephen Wanstall has not been spoke to for want of opportunity.
Information being given of some unbecoming conduct of Goodus Fagg to her
Husband. It is desired to be
enquired into by Samuel Wanstall and Benjamin Harrison.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady day.
Signed: George Green, Nicholas Saxby, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssond,
George Goldsack, Samuel Wanstall, Stephen Austen, John Snatt, Thomas
Austen, Thomas Parham, Samuel Green, Thomas Knott.
March 26th 1758.
At our Church meeting
March 26th 1758 it is agreed as follows:
Stephen Wanstall continuing remission his attendance is desired to be
further visited by Samuel Wanstall, John
Longley and Stephen Turner.
Goodus Fagg to be visited again by Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack and
Benjamin Harrison.
Samuel Green having fallen into great disorders and irregularity is
desired to be admonished by Nicholas Saxby, Thomas Parham and
John Snatt.
Answers to be given in each case next church meeting which is agreed to be
holden the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: George Green, John Longley, Thomas
Wanstall, Henry Denden, Benjamin Harrison, Stephen Longley, Thomas
Knott, Samuel Wanstall, Nicholas Saxby, John Clover, Richard Oliver,
George Goldsack, Edward Clover, John Bayley, John Snatt, Thomas Parham,
Stephen Turner, John Longley junior, Thomas Lewis.
July 9th 1758
At our Church meeting July 9th 1758 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Goodus Fagg considered and she persisting in an obstinate
neglect of duty to her husband
and disregard of any advice of the Church we think it proper to withdraw
from her.
Samuel Green’s case considered and it is desired he be further visited
by Thomas Wanstall, Samuel
Wanstall and Thomas Purssord.
Stephen Wanstall has not been visited and it is therefore desired that ye
persons before ordered do it ye first opportunity viz: Samuel Wanstall,
John Longley and Stephen Turner.
Agreed that a Register be kept of all children born of persons attending
this church.
Signed a Petition to ye Fund and murderas collection one pound and nine
shillings.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Wanstall, Thomas Purssord,
Samuel Wanstall, Nicholas Saxby, Henry Denden, Stephen Turner, Richard
Oliver, Thomas Parham, Stephen Austen, John Snatt, Thomas Knott, William
Brown, Edward Clover, Stephen Longley, Thomas Lewis, John Longley, George
Goldsack.
October 7th 1758
At our Church meeting on October 7th 1758 it is agreed as
follows:
The cases of Stephen Wanstall and Samuel Green mentioned last Church
meeting have been omitted for want of opportunity and are therefore
desired to be attended to as therein directed.
Agreed to hold a church meeting on Christmas day.
Signed: George Green, Stephen Turner, George Goldsack, John Snatt,
Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord, John Longley, Richard Oliver, John
Clover, John Bayley,
John Longley, Stephen Longley, Thomas Austen, Stephen Austen, Henry
Denden, William Brown.
December 25th 1758.
At our church meeting Christmas 1758 it is agreed as follows:
Made a distribution to ye poor as usual.
Stephen Wanstall’s case considered and from the acknowledgement he made
the church is encouraged to repeat the visit and appoint the same persons
to do it as before.
Samuel Green’s case considered and the Church desire him to be further
visited by Samuel Wanstall,
Thomas Purssord and Benjamin Harrison.
Thomas Lewis having beden found to walk disorderly
is desired to be visited by John Longley, Samuel Wanstall and
Thomas Parham.
Agreed to hold a church meeting the first Sunday after Lady day.
Signed: Geoprge Green, Richard Oliver, John Clover, Benjamin Harrison,
John Bayley, Thomas Parham, George Goldsack, Thomas Knott, William Brown,
Samuel Wanstall, Stephen Austen, Stephen Longley, Nicholas Saxby, John
Longley, Thomas Purssord, John Snatt.
March 25th 1759
At our Church meeting March 25th 1759 it is agreed as
follows:
Stephen Wanstall to be further visited as before appointed by John
Longley, Stephen Turner and Samuel Wanstall.
Samuel Green’s case considered and the church finding all admonition
ineffectual conclude to withdraw from him.
Thomas Lewis to be further visited by
the same persons as before.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday
after midsummer.
Signed: George Green, Nicholas Saxby, Henry Denden, Benjamin Harrison,
George Goldsack, Edward Weldish, Samuel Wanstall, John Longley senior,
Stephen Turner, Thomas Knott,
Thomas Purssord, John Clover, Richard Oliver, Thomas Parham, John Bayley,
Edward Clover, John Longley junior, Thomas Austen, Stephen Austen, Stephen
Longley.
July 8th 1759
At our church meeting July 8th 1759 it is agreed as
follows:
Stephen Wanstall’s case considered and the church takes satisfaction by
the answer returned and agree to advise him to his place and he be
informed of it by ye visiting members.
Thomas Lewis’s case considered and the church desire him to be further
visited by Stephen Turner, John Longley ye elder, and Banjamin Harrison.
It is observed John Snatt has wiuthdrawn from his Communion and the Church
desires him to be visited by Stephen Turner, Samuel Wanstall and to take
an opportunity before next communion.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting
the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall,
Stephen Turner, Richard Oliver, Thomas Searles, Thomas Austen, Thomas
Knott, Edward Clover, Henry
Denden, John Clover, John Jackson, John Longley, Thomas Parham, William
Clark, William Brown, Stephen Turner, Edward Weldish.
October 7th 1759.
At our Church meeting October 7th 1759 it is agreed as
follows:
Thomas Lewis has not been visited for want of opportunity.
It is desired that he be visited ye first opportunity by persons
before appointed, viz. John Longley ye elder, Stephen Turner and Benjamin
Harrison.
Agreed to hold a church meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed: George Green, Samuel Wanstall, William Copping, Benjamin Harrison,
Thomas Purssord, John Clover, Nicholas Saxby, Stephen Turner, Edward
Clover, John Jackson, George Goldsack, Henry Denden, Thomas Austen,
William Clark, John Longley jr., Edward Weldish, George Clark, Stephen
Goldsack, Stephen Turner jr.
December 25th 1759
At our Church Meeting December 25th 1759 it is agreed
as follows:
Made a distribution to ye poor as usual.
Thomas Lewis’s case considered and he is desired to be further visited
and his conduct enquired into by John Longley senior, Saml. Wanstall and
Benjamin Harrison
The case of John Snatt and Nicholas Saxby considered and the church advise
that they be reconciled and accommodate the matters relating to worldly
offerings and the church on proof of it will gladly admit them to their
places.
Agreed to hold a church meeting the first Sunday after Lady Day.
Signed: George Green, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, John Longley,
Stephen Austen, Thomas Purssord. Thomas Knott, John Bayley, Stephen
Wanstall, Thomas Austen, Stephen Turner junior, John Jackson, Stephen
Goldsack.
March 30th 1760
At our church meeting March 30th
1760 it is agreed as follows:
Thomas Lewis’ case considered and he is desired to be further visited by
Samuel Wanstall, Thomas Purssord, George Goldsack and Benjamin Harrison.
The case of John Snatt, Nicholas Saxby is desired to be enquired into by
Samuel Wanstall, Thomas Purssord, Thomas Parham, and Benjamin Harrison.
Agreed to hold a church meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: George Green, Samuel Wanstall, Benjamin Harrison,m Thomas Purssord,
John Longley, Daniel Coulter, Thomas Austen, Stephen Austen, George Clark,
John Jackson, Stephen Turner, William Clark, John Clover, Stephen Goldsack,
William Brown, Edward Weldish, Steven Longley, Geo. Goldsack
July 6th
1760
At our Church meeting July 6th 1760 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Thomas Lewis was attended to and he giving satisfaction to the
church is admitted to his place.
John Snatt and Nicholas Saxby have both been visited and Mr Saxby desires
to have conversation with Mr Snatt before a positive answer be given on
which the church suspends the further consideration of this affair till
the result of this is known.
Made a collection for the Fund amounting to one pound and five shillings.
Agreed to hold a church meeting
the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, Seorge Goldsack,
Thomas Purssord,, Richard Oliver, Edward Clover, Stephen Austen, Thomas
Austen, Henry Denden, William
Brown, Stephen Longley, William Clark, Thomas Lewis, John Jackson, Edward
Weldish, Thomas Knott.
October 12th 1760
At our Church Meeting October 12th 1760 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of John Snatt and Nicholas Saxby considered and the Church
require that they both appear and declare before the Church their
reconciliation and engage to drop and forgive former differences and they
are desired to meet and be reconciled and do appoint John Longley ye
elder, Thomas Purssord and Thomas Knott to visit them.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting on Christmas day.
Signed: George Green, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall,
Thomas Purssord, Thomas Knott, Stephen Longley, John Jackson, Stephen
Turner, Richard Oliver, Stephen Goldsack, George
Clark, Edward Weldish, Henry Denden,
William Brown, Peter Jackson, Thomas Austen, Thomas Parham, Thomas Lewis,
Daniel Coulter, John Longley elder.
December 25th 1760
At our Church meeting December 25th 1760 it is agreed as
follows:
Made a distribution to ye poor as usual.
The case of John Snatt and Nicxholas Saxby considered and a proposal is
received from Mr Saxby that he
is willing the case shall be laid before four persons, two to be chosen by
Mr Snatt and two by himself and these four persons to determine the matter
and in case they do not a fifth be chosen by them and his determinising to
be final in regard the differences between them.
The church does not admit of any persons out of this church.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady day.
Signed: George Green, Samuel Wanstall,
Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Edward Weldish, Stephen
Goldsack, John Jackson, Thomas Purssord, George Clark, William Brown, John
Bayley, Stephen Turner, John Longley elder, Perc. Jackson.
March 29th 1761
At our Church meeting March 29th 1761 agreed as follows:
The proposal made by Mr Saxby
for four persons to arbitrate the matters between J. Snatt and he was not
accepted by John Snatt. J.
Snatt has signified by letter to Mr Saxby that he desired to be reconciled
and to drop all causes of contention and to adjust matters in friendly
conversation which he was
desirous should be had ye first opportunity.
Since the last Church meeting N. Saxby has acted very disorderly viz.
Drinking to excess and acting
very inconsistent to his Duty in his Family and we concluded on for him to
be visited by Brother John Longley ye elder, Brother Thomas Knott and
Brother George Goldsack.
The case of John Snatt and his wife considered and it appearing that they
have endeavoured to be reconciled with N. Saxby and have used such methods
as ought to have been complied with and do request to be admitted to their
places in the Church, the Church agree to admit them to their places and
appoint Samuel Wanstall, Thomas
Purssord and Benjamin Harrison to inform them of it.
Thomas Lewis having of late been very disorderly in his walk it is desired
he may be visited by Samuel Wanstall and Benjamin Harrison.
Agreed to hold a church meeting the first Sunday after midsomer.
Signed: George Green, Thomas Purssord, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack,
Samuel Wanstall, John Longley ye elder, Edward Weldish, Thomas Austen,
Peter Jackson, Stephen Austen, Stephen Longley, Thomas Knott, Jos. Fagg,
John Clover, Stephen Turner, John Jackson.
July 19th 1761
At our church meeting July 19th 1761 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Nicholas Saxby considered and he is desired to be further
visited by John Longley ye elder, George Goldsack and Benjamin Harrison.
Thomas Lewis to be further visited by Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack and
Benmjamin Harrison and Thomas Purssord.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: George Green, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord,
Thomas Knott, John Longley, Thomas Austen, Jos. Fagg, John Jackson, Edward
Clover, Henry Denden, Stephen Goldsack, Steven Jackson, William Clark,
John Clover, George Clark, Stephen Turner, Ed. Weldish, John Snatt.
October 11th 1761
At our Church meeting October 11th 1761 it is
agreed as follows:
The case of Nicholas Saxby considered and he is desired to be further
visited by Mr Green, Samuel Wanstall,
Thomas Knott and Thomas Purssord.
Thomas Lewis having not been visited according to appointed it is desired
that ye persons before appointed do visit him.
Agreed to hold a church meeting on Christmas day.
Signed: George Green, Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison,
Thomas Purssord, John Snatt, John Bayley, James French, Stephen Austen,
Thomas Austen, Stephen Turner, Stephen Goldsack, John Jackson, Jos. Fagg,
Steven Jackson, John Clover, William Clark, John Longley junior,Thos.
Knott
November 8th
1761
It having pleased God to remove our Faithful and Wellbeloved Pastor,
Mr George Green who departed this life on Wednesday October 21st
1761. The Church thinking It
an indispensible duty under the Afflictive Providence to seek the Lord by
Fasting and Prayer do at a
Church meeting holden November 8th 1761 appoint to meet at ye
house of Brother William Clark at Sevington on Wednesday next and by
Fasting and
Prayer to wait on ye Lord for Direction in what steps may be taken in
seeking for a Minister.
Signed: Banjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack, Stephen
Austen, Thomas Austen, John Bayley, Daniel Coulter, James French, Thomas
Purrsord, John Longley, Edward Weldish, Stephen Kettle, Steven Longley,
Thomas Parham, Stephen Turner, John Clover, William Clark, William Brown,
Henry Denden, Thomas Watts, Richard Oliver,
Thomas Knott, Peter Jackson, John Jackson,
Stephen Wanstall, Joseph Fagg, Stephen Goldsack, John Snatt.
November 22nd 1761
At our Church meeting holden November 22nd 1761 it is
agreed as follows:
To request the Church at Smarden for the assistance of their Pastor to
administer ye Word and Ordinance once a month or as often as can be
obtained and signed a letter
to that effect.
It was further proposed to consider of applying to London for a Supply in
ye Ministry but this was not
concluded at that time and the further consideration deferred till that
day fortnight at which time the Church did agree and desired an invitation
to be sent to Mr. Richard Rist who was recommended to us in a
letter from the Rev. Mr Anderson.
Signed at our church meeting December
6th 1761.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Samuel Wanstall, Thomas
Pussord, William Clark, Thomas Parham, Daniel Coulter, John Bayley,
Stephen Austen, James French, Edward Weldish, John Snatt, Thomas Austen,
Stephen Kettle, John Longley, Edward Clover, William Brown, Henry Denden,
Peter Jackson, Stephen Goldsack, Joseph Fagg, Stephen Turner, John
Jackson, Stephen Wanstall, Stephen Longley.
December 25th 1761.
At our church meeting Christmas 1761 it is agreed as follows:
Made a distribution to ye poor as usual.
The case of Nicholas Saxby considered and from the relative given by the
persons who visited him ye church received satisfaction and desires he may
be admitted to his place and one or more of ye persons who visited him to
inform him of it.
The case of Thomas Lewis considered and he remaining obstinate the church
agree to withdraw from him.
Agreed to continue the quarterly subscription for the support of the
Ministry in this church.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after lady day.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Longley, Thomas Purssord,
Stephen Austen, Peter Jackson, John Jackson, Stephen Goldsack, Edward
Clover, John Bayley, Edward Weldish, James French, Joseph Fagg, Thomas
Parham, Daniel Coulter, John Snatt, Stephen Turner, Thomas Knott.
March 7th 1762.
At a Church meeting held March 7th 1762 it was mentioned
that Mr Rist desired to be informed whether he might be certain the church
would choose him as a Pastor which being proposed and considered the
Church agreed and ordered it to be given for answer that the Church cannot
at this time come to any such resolution it being judged too early to come
to a conclusion in a matter of such importance.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack, John Snatt,
Thomas Parham, Peter Jackson, Henry Denden, William Brown, Stephen
Goldsack, John Clark, John Jackson, Thomas Knott, Thomas Purssord, William
Clark, Stephen Kettle, James
French, Nicholas Saxby, Edward Clover, Daniel Coulter, John Bayley, Thomas
Austen, Stephen Turner, John Longley ye elder, Edward Weldish, Joseph Fagg,
Stephen Austen.
March 28th 1762
At a church meeting held March 28th 1762 the Church having
considered ye affair about Mr Rist and our deliberation on ye affair we
judge it necessary to desire him to desist from returning to Ashford and
we think it will not be for ye Peace and tranquility of ye Church, wishing
a Blessing of God to attend his labours.
We subscribe ourselves:
Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord, Samuel Wanstall, Daniel Coulter, John
Bayley, Edward Clover, Stephen Austen, John Clark, Thomas Austen, John
Longley senior, Henry Denden, William Brown, John Jackson, Edward Weldish,
Peter Jackson, William Clark.
April 11th 1762.
At our Church meeting April 11th 1762, it is
agreed as follows:
The state of the Church considered as Destitute of a Minister and Pastor
it is the desire of the members in general that enquiry be made for one
that may serve in that capacity. It
is therefore agreed at Brother William Clark’s on Friday next to seek
the Lord by prayer and fasting on this important affair and appoint
John Snatt and Benjamin Harrison as messengers from the Church to
go to London and enquire after a Minister.
Agreed to hold a Church Meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: Samuel Wanstall, Thomas Purssord, John Longley, Thomas Austen,
Edward Weldish, James French, Daniel Coulter,
John Bayley, Stephen Austen, John Jackson, Edward Clover, William
Clark, Henry Denden, John Snatt, George Goldsack, John Clover, Benjamin
Harrison, William Brown, John Clark.
June 27th 1762
At a quarterly Church meeting June 27th 1762, it is agreed
as follows:
The state of this Church considered as destitute of a Pastor and Minister
and as it is hoped there are Gifts in the Church which might be useful in
ye Ministry. It is agreed to
hold a Church Meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack, Thomas
Purssord, Thomas Austen, John Bayley, Edward Clover, William Clark,
Stephen Austen, James French, William Brown, Stephen Goldsack, John Clark,
Joseph Fagg, Peter Jackson, John Clover,John Jackson,Stephen Kettle,John
Snatt, John Longley, Edward Weldish
July 17th 1762
At a church meeting July 17th 1762 considering the
destitute condition of this Church as being without a Minister.
It is thought necessary that Brother Samuel Wanstall,, Brother
Thomas Parham, Brother Peter Jackson and Brother Edward Weldish or any
other who may desire to exercise their Talent in opening the
Scriptures, hoping it may be ye pleasure of
God. Raise up
instruments among us for usefulness in ye Ministry.
It is the desire of the Church that the forenamed person will
exercise their gifts as ye Lord may enable them on Sabbath Day evenings
beginning next Lord’s Day.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Longley, Stephen Turner,
Nicholas Saxby, Daniel Coulter, John French, Thomas Parham, Edward Weldish,
Peter Jackson, Edward Clover, Thomas Austen, John Clover, Henry Denden,
John Jackson, Stephen Goldsack, John Snatt.
October
10th 1762.
At a quarterly Church meeting October 10th 1762 it is
agreed to hold a Church meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Samuel Wanstall, Thomas
Purssord, James French, Thomas Austen, Stephen Kettle, Edward Clover, John
Snatt, Colin Longley, Nicholas Saxby, William Clark, William Brown, John
Clover, John Clark,
Joseph Fagg, Stephen Goldsack, Stephen Turner, John Longley junior, John
Snatt.
December 25th 1762
At our Church Meeting December 25th 1762 it is agreed as
follows:
Made a distribution to the poor as usual.
Agreed to have a public collection for Poor and to pay other necessary
expenses of ye church.
Agreed to hold a Church
meeting the first day after Lady Day.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack, John Longley
senior, Nicholas Saxby, John
Clark, Stephen Turner, Joseph
Fagg, William Brown,
Stephen Austen, John Snatt, Thomas Parham, Thomas Purssord.
April 1763
At our Church meeting April 1763 it is agreed as follows.
Made a collection for the Fund and signed a letter to the Worthy Elders
and requesting the continuous of their Bounty on behalf of Mr. Samuel
Brooks our chosen stated minister. Agreed
to hold a church meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas Parham, Samuel Brooks,
William Clark, Nicholas Saxby, Stephen Austen,
Thomas Austen, Stephen Turner, Peter Jackson, John Clark, John
Jackson, William Brown, Joseph Fagg, John Snatt, John Longley ye elder.
July 10th 1763
At our Church meeting July 10th 1763 it is agreed as
follows:
As nothing at present occurs to be considered of it is agreed to hold a
church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Samuel Wanstall, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack,
Thomas Parham, Thomas Austen, John Snatt, Thomas Purssord, Nicholas Saxby,
Daniel Coulter, James French, Stephen Austen, Edward Clover, John Jackson,
John Longley, Henry Denden,
Peter Jackson, John Clover, William Brown, William Clark, Joseph Fagg,
John Clark, Thomas Knott.
October 2nd 1763
At our Church meeting October 2nd 1763 it is agreed as
follows:
Sister Margaret Cork having absented from hearing of ye Word on several
Lords Days and other unbecoming conduct the Church appoint Thomas Parham
and Benjamin Harrison to visit her.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord,
John Longley, Nicholas Saxby, John Bayley, Thomas Knott, Daniel Coulter,
Henry
Denden, William Clark, Thomas Parham, Peter Jackson, John Clark, John
Jackson, Joseph Fagg, Stephen Turner, John Snatt, William Brown.
January 15th 1764
At our Church meeting January 15th 1764 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Margaret Cork considered and the Church desire her to be
visited by George Goldsack and Samuel Wanstall and John Longley.
A distribution was made to the poor at Christmas as usual.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady day.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, William Brown, Samuel Wanstall,
George Goldsack, John Bayley, Thomas Parham, Nicholas Saxby, Thomas Knott,
John Jackson, Peter Jackson, John Clover, Joseph Fagg, John Snatt, John
Longley , Thomas Purssord.
April 22nd 1764
At our church meeting April 22nd 1764, it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Mrs Cork considered and it appears that she has not been
visited as was appointed it is therefore desired that the persons who were
before appointed do take the first opportunity of so doing.
Agreed to hold a Church Meeting the first Sunday after Midsummer.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack, Benjamin
Harrison, Thomas Parham, Thomas Purssord, Thomas Knott, Stephen Turner,
Edward Clover, John Clover, Peter Jackson, Joseph
Fagg, William Brown, John Clark, John Snatt.
August 3rd 1764
At our Church meeting August 3rd 1764 it is agreed as
follows:
It appears there have not been an opportunity of visiting Mrs Cork, the
proposed as deputed are desired to take the first that may offer.
Our Sister Fuller having desired her dismission in order to in fellowship
with the Church at Folkestone. A
letter was signed for that purpose.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas Parham,
Stephen Turner, William Clark, Thomas Purssord, Nicholas Saxby, James
French, John Bayley, Thomas Austen, Stephen Austen, William Brown, John
Clover, Peter Jackson, Joseph Fagg, John Clark, John Longley, John Snatt,
Henry Denden.
October 20th 1764
At our Church meeting October 20th 1764 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Margaret Cork considered and the church not receiving
satisfaction in her conversation and conduct she is desired to be further
visited by Thomas Purswsord and John Snatt.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting on Christmas day.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord,
Daniel Coulter, William Clark, Thomas Parham, John Longley, John Smith,
Henry Denden, Peter Jackson and Richard Oliver.
December 25th 1764
At our Church meeting December 25th 1764 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Mrs Cork further
considered and from the relation given by the persons who last visited her
the church think it advisable that she be further visited by Samuel
Wanstall, George Goldsack and Benjamin Harrison.
Made a distribution to ye poor as usual.
Agreed that public collections be made for paying the necessary expenses
of the Church
To prevent inconveniencings which it is
apprehended will arise from increasing the number of tunes in
singing: it is ordered that no more be made as of them what are included
in the present Catalogues except the consent of the Church be first
obtained.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady Day.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, John Longley,
Thomas Purssord, Peter Jackson, John Snatt, Henry Denden, Thomas Knott,
Stephen Austin, John Bayley, James French, William Brown, Edward Clover,
Thomas Austen, Thomas Parham.
April 7th 1765
At our Church meeting April 7th 1765 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Margaret Cork further considered and as there has not been an
opportunity of visiting her as
above. It is agreed that she
be visited by Bro. Harrison, Bro. Goldsack, Bro. Brown.
It is further agreed that a day of Fasting and Prayer be held on Wednesday
the 2nd day of May to seek the Lord for Direction in the choice
of an Elder to meet at Brother Longley.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Present at the church meeting: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George
Goldsack, John Longley –elder, Stephen Kettle, Thomas Parham, James
French, Stephen Austen, Thomas Austen, Henry Iddenden, Thomas Knott, John
Longley-junior, Peter Jackson, William Clark, John Clark, John Bayley,
Stephen Turner, John Snatt, John Jackson, William Brown.
July 21st 1765
At our church meeting 21st July 1765 it is agreed as
follows:
As there has been no opportunity of visiting Margaret Cork it is desired
that those persons last appointed take up the first opportunity of
discharging their trust.
Signed a letter of dismission for Sister Copping to the Church at
Sandhurst.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Wanstall, George Goldsack,
Thomas Parham, Thomas Austen, Thomas Knott, John Longley, Thomas Purssord,
Stephen Austen, James French, Daniel Coulter, John Bayley, Stephen Turner,
Henry
Iddenden, John Snatt, William Clark, William Brown, John Clover.
October 20th 1765
At our Church meeting October 20th 1765 agreed as follows
Margaret Cork having been visited by the appointed Brethren. She having
madfe some confessions and the Church in tenderness think it their duty to
admit her toher place. Brother
Harrison to inform her of it with necessary advice.
Brother Joe Fagg having been remiss in his attendance upon the worship of
the Lord and from various reports concerning his conduct it is thought
necessary to visit and admonish him, the first opportunity by Bro.
Purssord, Bro. Snatt, Bro. Parham.
Brother Thomas Franklin having been very remiss in his attendances upon
the worship of the Lord the church appoint him to be visited by Bro.
Harrison, Bro. Goldsack.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting on December 25th 1765.
Signed by us: Samuel Brooks, Benjam,in Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas
Purssord, Thomas Knott, John Longley, Daniel Coulter, Edward Clover, James
French, John Bayley, Thomas Parham, Henry Iddenden, Stephen Turner, Peter
Jackson,William Clark, John Snatt, W. Brown, John Clover, John Clark, John
Jackson
December 25th 1765
At our Church meeting December 25th 1765 agreed as follows:
Brother Franklin having been neglected the persons before appointed are
desired to embrace an opportunity of discharging their trust.
Stephen Wanstall having been charged with a Notorious Crime – Brother
Harrison, Brother Goldsack, Brother Clover to visit him the first
opportunity in order to receive satisfaction.
Made a distribution to poor as usual.
Tis thought necessary to have a Collection about the middle of every
qauarter to defray necessary expenses.
Agreed to propose the consideration of choosing Mr Brooks as pastor of
this church next Communion Day.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after lady day.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas Parham,
James
French, Thomas Austen, Thomas Knott, John Bayley, Henry Ioddenden, Peter
Jackson, Stephen Austin, John Jackson, W. Brown, John Snatt, John Clover,
John Longley, Thomas Purssord.
January 3rd 1766
The case of Stephen Wanstall having been further examined into and he
found to be guilty of attempting the abominable act of Sodomy the Church
think it their duty to withdraw from him and do hereby cut him off from
being a member of this church. The
same to be signified to him by Brothers John Clovere and Edward Clover.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas Purssord,
Thomas Parham, Thomas Austen, W. Brown, Henry Iddenhen, James French,
Daniel Hooker, John Jackson, John Snatt, Edward Clover, John Clover, John
Longley, Peter Jackson, Stephen Turner, Thomas Knott.
March 30th 1766
At our Church meeting March 30th 1766 it is agreed as
follows
First to propose to the Church Mr Brooks as Pastor of this Church to the
members in General this day month.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after midsummer.
Signed: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Richard Oliver,
Thomas Purssord, John Longley, Stephen Austen, Thomas Austen, Daniel
Coulter, John Bayley, John Longley Junior, William Brown, Daniel Hooker,
James French, Edward Clover, Thomas Parham, Stephen Turner, Henry Iddenden,
Joseph Fagg, John Clover, William Clark, John Clark, John Snatt, Thomas
Knott.
April 27th 1766
Agreeable to the appointment made at the Church meeting March 30th
choosing Brother Brooks for our Pastor was proposed to the members in
General and there being no objection made to the same it is desired that
he be invited to accept of the Pastoral Care of this Church the same being
signified to him by a letter signed by the members present and on behalf
of the whole Church by:
Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord, Stephen Austen, Thomas Austen, John
Bayley, John Snatt, Joseph Fagg, John Clark, Daniel Hooker, John
Featherstone, George Goldsack, John Longley, Peter Jackson, Stephen
Goldsack, Stephen Turner, Stephen Kettle, William Brown, William Clark,
Henry Iddenden, John Clover, Edward Clover, Thomas Knott, Eliz. Knott,
Margaret Cork, Christianna Clark, Sarah Clark, Sarah Parham, Phillis
Godden, Mary Searles, Mary Godden, Cath. Purssord, Ann Burch, Elizabeth
Burch, Sarah Johnson, Martha Burch, Judith Hayward, Benedictus Sanders,
Elizabeth Dawson, Ann Goldsack, Elizabeth Wanstall.
June 8th 1766.
At our Church meeting agreed as follows: having nominated the four
following persons John Snatt, William Brown, John Clover and Thomas
Purssord for Deacons. Agreed
to choose two of them for that office on this day fortnight.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: John Longley, Thomas Austen, Stephen
Austen, John Bayley, Daniel Hooker, John Clover, Joseph Fagg, Stephen
Kettle, W. Brown,
William Clark, John Clark, Henry Iddenden, Peter Jackson, Thomas Knott,
John Snatt, Richard Oliver, Edward
Clover, Thomas Purssord
June 22nd 1766
This 22nd day of June 1766 –agreed to the appointment of
our last Church Meeting, Brother John Snatt and Brother Thomas Purssord
were chosen to the office of Deacon. Letters
also were signed to invite Dr. C. Kennett, Mr Wallen and Mr Copping to
attend the Ordination signed
by us on behalf of the whole:
Samuel Brooks, George Goldsack, Thomas Purssord, John Snatt, William
Clark, John Longley senior, Stephen Turner, Stephen Goldsack, John Clark,
Stephen Kettle, John Featherstone, John Clover, Joseph Fagg, W. Brown,
Henry Iddenden, Peter Jackson, Edward Clover, Stephen Austen, Thomas
Austen, Daniel Coulter, James French, John Bayley, Thomas Knott, Richard
Oliver.
July 6th 1766
The 6th day of July 1766 at our Church meeting it is agreed
to hold a Church Meeting the first Sabbath after Michaelmas.
Signed by us: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas
Purssord, John Longley, Thomas Austen, Stephen Austen, Daniel Coulter,
James French, John Bayley, Edward Clover, Stephen Kettle, Thomas Knott,
Henry Iddenden, Peter Jackson, Stephen Goldsack, Stephen Turner, John
Clover, John Snatt, William Clark, Daniel Hooker, Richard Oliver.
October 19th 1766
This 19th day of October 1766 agreed to hold a Church
meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel
Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas Purssord, John Snatt,
Stephen Austen, Daniel Coulter, Edward Clover, Thomas Knott, William
Clark, Stephen Turner, John Clover, William Brown, Henry Iddenden, Daniel
Hooker, John Clark, Peter Jackson, John Longley.
December 25th 1766
At our church meeting December 25th 1766.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sabbath after Lady day
and made a distribution to the poor as usual.
Signed by us: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas
Purssord, John Snatt, Thomas Knott, James French, John Longley Sen. John
Bayley.
April 19th 1767
At our Church meeting April the 19th 1767. Agreed to hold a
Church meeting the first Sabbath after midsummer.
Signed by us: Samuel Brooks,
Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Thomas Knott, John Longley, Thomas
Purssord, John Snatt, John Clover, Stephen Austen, Peter Jackson, John
Clark, William Brown, Henry Iddenden
July 26th 1767
At our Church meeting 26th July 1767 – agreed to hold a
Church meeting the first Sabbath after Michaelmas.
Signed by us: Samuel Brooks,
John Snatt, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord, George Goldsack, John
Longley, Daniel Coulter, John Bayley, William Brown, William Clark, Henry
Iddenden, Stephen Turner, Thomas Knott, John Clark,
P. Jackson
October 18th 1767
At our church meeting 18th October 1767 it is agreed to
hold a church meeting on the 25th December.
Signed by us in the behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
George Goldsack, Thomas Purssord, John Bayley, James French, Thomas Knott,
William Clark, John Snatt, William Brown, John Longley, Peter Jackson.
December 25th 1767
At our Church meeting December 25th 1767.
Made a distribution to the poor as usual.
Agreed to proceed after the settlement of the House belonging to interest
– the dwelling of the Minister. Bro.
Harrison, Bro. Purssord, Bro. Snatt and Bro. Goldsack are appointed to act
in the above affair. The
following persons are likewise chosen to be Trustees for the above house
– Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord, S. Wanstall, John Snatt, T.
Parham, William Brown, John Clover, William Clark, John Clark, Stephen
Turner, John Longley – junior, Daniel Hooker.
Signed by us on behalf of the
whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Austen, George Goldsack,
John Snatt, John Longley, Peter Jackson, ,Thomas Parham, John Clark,
William Brown, Thomas Knott, Stephen Austen.
April 10th 1768.
At our Church meeting April 10th 1768 it is agreed as
follows that we begin Public Services at 2 o’clock in the afternoon from
Lady day to Michaelmas and to hold a church meeting the first Sabbath
after midsummer.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
George Goldsack, John Snatt, Stephen Turner, William Clark, Peter Jackson,
John Clover, Henry Iddenden, Thomas Austin, Daniel Coulter, James French,
John Bayley.
July 1768
At our Church meeting July 1768 it was agreed as follows: to hold a
Church meeting the first convenient Sabbath after Michaelmas.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
George Goldsack, Thomas Purssord, John Snatt, William Brown, John Clover,
Henry Iddenden, Peter Jackson, John Clark, Edward Clover, Thomas Knott.
October 30th 1768
At our Church meeting 30th October 1768 it is agreed as
follows – to hold a church meeting on Christmas day.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
Thomas Purssord, George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Longley, Henry Iddenden,
William Clark, William Brown, John Bayley, Thomas Parham, Edward Clover,
Thomas Knott.
December 25th 1768
At our Church meeting December 25th 1768.
It is agreed as follows:
Made a distribution to poor as usual.
Bro. Stephen Turner being reported of disorderly conduct the church
appoint John Snatt and Benjamin Harrison to visit him.
Agreed, to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady day.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole church: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin
Harrison, Thomas Purssord, John Snatt, George Goldsack, William Clark,
William Brown, John Clover, Daniel Hooker, Thomas Knott, Stephen Austen,
Peter Jackson.
April 9th 1769
At our church meeting April 9th 1769 it is agreed as
follows:
Brother Harrison and Brother Snatt having visited Stephen Turner and found
encouraging signs of repentance the case is thought best to be deferred
till our next Church Meeting. Bro.
Purssord and Bro. Iddenden are desired to visit him.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
John Snatt,
John Longley, Stephen Austen, Henry Iddenden, William Brown, Richard
Oliver, Peter Jackson and Thomas Knott.
October 22nd 1769
At our Church Meeting 22nd October 1769 agreed that Stephen
Turner be further visited by Brother Longley and Brother Knott.
Thomas Lewis having expressed
his desires of being restored
to Communion with the Church and having acknowledged his offences to
Brother Purssord and having appeared to many of our Brethren deeply
senceable of his former misconduct – we think it our duty to restore him
as a member with us.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
George Goldsack, Thomas Purssord, John Snatt, Daniel Hooker, W. Brown,
Henry Iddenden, Stephen Groombridge, Thomas Knott, John Snatt junior, John
Longley, Peter Jackson.
December 25th 1769
At our Church meeting December 25th 1769.
Stephen Turner having been visited as desired above our Brethren
having received satisfaction, by the desire of the Church he came and
testified his repentance this day and cannot desire to be restored to his
communion we agree to admit him.
Made a contribution to the poor as usual and agreed to hold a Church
meeting as soon as convenient after Lady Day.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
Thomas Purssord, George Goldsack, John Snatt, W. Brown, John Longley
senior, Thomas Knott, Thomas Austen, Thomas Lewis, John Bayley, Stephen
Turner.
August 12th 1770
It was agreed to hold a Church meeting as soon as convenient after
Michaelmas.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
George Goldsack, John Snatt, Henry Iddenden, William Brown, William Clark,
Peter Jackson Stephen Groombridge, Stephen Turner,
Edward Clover, Thomas Lewis, Stephen Austin, James French, John
Snatt junior.
October 21st 1770
At our church meeting 21st October 1770 it was agreed to
hold a church meeting on the 25th December.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel
Brooks, Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Longley, John
Snatt,junior, Stephen Groombridge, Thomas
Knott, John Bayley, Thomas Lewis, Edward Clover, John Snatt, Stephen
Turner.
December 25th 1770
At our Church meeting 25th December 1770 made a
distribution to the poor and agreed to propose to our members in General
on a Lord’s Day, a method to raise a sum of money for necessary uses.
Agreed to hold a Church Meeting as soon as convenient after Lady
Day.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
Thomas Purssord, Thomas Austin, George Goldsack, Thomas Knott, John
Bailey, John Snatt, William Clark, Peter Jackson, John Snatt junior, John
Longley.
April 7th 1771
At our Church meeting April 7th 1771 – as no convenient
opportunity has offered for the proposition of the aforementioned
encumbrances on the Church it is now agreed
to be mentioned the first opportunity and agreed to hold a church meeting
as soon as convenient after midsummer.
Signed by us on behalf of the whole: Samuel Brooks, Benjamin Harrison,
John Snatt, George Goldsack, John Bayley, John Snatt junior.
June 30th 1771
At a church meeting holden
June 30th 1771 Mr Brooks having involved himself so much in
debt as not to be able to pay his Creditors and on his goods being seized
immediately went away declaring he never designed to appear in the pulpit
again and on the Church’s enquiry they find he has been guilty of
great imprudences and deceptions and by being guilty of
many faults has brought a scandall on Religion in general and on
this Church in particular. We
therefore, judge it necessary for
the Glory of God and the
credit of the Gospel of Christ to disown him as a member, minister and
Pastor of this Church.
Agreed to apply to the neighbouring Churches for supplys in the Ministry
of the word.
Agreed to and signed on behalf of the whole church by us: John Snatt,
Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord, George Goldsack, John Longley, Thomas
Parham, Henry Iddenden, W. Brown, Peter Jackson, John Snatt junior,
Stephen Trner, Thomas Knott, John Bailey, William Hooker, Stephen
Groombridge, Thomas Lewis, Edward Clover.
The persons whose names are underwritten are members and were present at
the fore mentioned church meeting and did separately agree and unitedly
join in the fore mentioned resolution.
Brother Daniel Coulter, Stephen Austin and his wife, Sisters Eliz. Knott,
Mary Jackson, Martha Harrison, June Groombridge, Cath Merecer, Mercy
Oliver, Eliz,. Longley, Eliz. Dawson, Jane Brown, Mary Snatt ye elder,
Margaret Clark, Eliz. Wanstall, Eliz. Wanstall, Christiana Clark, Sarah
Johnson, Ruth Austen, Martha Hayward, Cath. Purssord, Eliz. Hooker, Susan
Parham, Mary Snatt ye younger.
Letters were also wrote and signed on Sabbath July 7th to ye
Churches at Folkestone, Smarden, Sandhurst
and Rye requesting assistance.
October 6th 1771
At our church meeting October 6th 1771 it is agreed as
follows:
There being some scandalous reports concerning Brother John Clover and
Sister Judith Hayward the church appoint Bro. John Longley, and Bro.
Benjamin Harrison to enquire into the truth of these scandalous reports
and to visit them if opportunity offers.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting at Christmas.
Signed on behalf of the church:
Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Purssord, John Snatt, William Clark, Stephen
Turner, Thomas Knott, Thomas Lewis, Henry Iddenden, John Longley, Thomas
Parham, Stephen Groombridge, Daniel Coulter, John Bayley, W. Brown, John
Snatt junior.
NB, At this Church meeting it
was agreed before signing the book to send a letter to the Church at Rye
requesting Bro. James Brown to be called out in ye ministry
for our assistance and also to request of the church at Sandhurst
Bro. Copping to come on a Lords Day to preach and administer the Ordinance
of the Lord’s Supper.
December 25th 1771
At our church meeting December 25th 1771 it is agreed as
follows:
The case of Bro. John Clover and Judith Hayward considered and as
there’s judged ground to believe they have been guilty of criminal
conversation the church disowns them as members and appoint Bro. John
Longley and Bro. Benjamin Harrison to inform them of it.
The conduct of Bro. Thomas Purssord appearing to be disorderly the Church
appoint George Goldsack, John Snatt and Benjamin Harrison to visit him and
also to visit Mrs Mary Flint to
know the reason of her absenting herself from ye Church.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first opportunity after Lady Day and
also to meet on Wednesdays before the full moon about 7 o’clock in ye
evening to seek the Lord by prayer.
Signed on behalf of the church by: Benjamin Harrison, Stephen Groombridge,
William Clark, Stephen Turner,
Daniel Coulter, Stephen Austin, John Norbatt, Daniel Hooker, Henry
Iddenden, Thomas Lewis, William Brown, John Bailey, Thomas Parham, John
Longley, John Snatt, John Snatt junior, Peter Jackson.
March 30th 1772
At our Church meeting March 30th 1772 it is agreed as
follows:
Brother James Brown chosen the minister of the Congregation and it is
desired letter be wrote to be signed next Lord’s Day requesting his
acceptance with the choice of
Mr Brown for minister with a view to him for our pastor when it may be
judged convenient.
The case of Bro. Purssord considered and as satisfaction is not obtained
it is desired he be further visited by the same persons.
Agreed to hold a quarterly Church meeting the first opportunity after
midsummer.
Signed on behalf of the church by:
Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Snatt,
John Longley, Stephen Turner, Edward Clover, Daniel Hooker, John Rabbett,
Thomas Parham, John Snatt junior, Stephen Groombridge, John Bayley, Peter
Jackson, Thomas Lewis, Daniel Coulter, Henry Iddenden.
July 19 1772.
At our church meeting July 19th 1772 agreed as follows
The letter from the Church to Bro. Brown dated April 6th is
accepted by him and an answer returned dated April 25th
imparting his acceptance of invitation and he then owns himself our
Minister with a view to continuing as long as his labours may be useful
and acceptable to ye Church.
Some members having withdrawn their subscriptions the Deacons are desired
to visit them and inquired their reasons for withdrawing and with-holding
their assistance in support of the Ministry.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting ye first opportunity after Michaelmas.
Signed on behalf of ye whole church by: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack,
John Snatt, John Mabbett, John Longley, Thomasd Parham, Richard Oliver,
Peter Jackson, John Bayley, John Snatt junior, Stephen Groombridge, Henry
Iddenden, Stephen Turner, Stephen Hunter, John Snatt, John Scott.
August 9th 1772
At a Church meeting August 9th the case of Mary Beale
considered who it appears was
with child by whoredom at time of her admittance and she did not discover
she had been guilty of any such crime.
Her concealing this is looked upon as a deception and as it
unavoidably is a scandal on Religion, the Church think it a duty incumbent
to bear testimony against it by cutting off or excluding her from
ye Communion of this Church
till there may be a manifestation of true
repentance. Bro. Goldsack and
Bro. Rabbitt are desired to inform her of it.
Signed on behalf of the whole church by: Benjamin Harrison, George
Goldsack, John Snatt, Henry Iddenden, John Rabbitt, Thomas Parham, William
Brown, John Scott, John Longley, John Snatt junior,
Peter Jackson, Daniel Hooker, Stephen Hunter Snatt, Stephen Turner,
Stephen Groombridge.
October 12th 1772.
At our quarterly Church meeting October 12th 1772 it is
agreed as follows:
The answer of Mrs Giles not being satisfactory the Church desire her to be
visited a second time by Benjamin Harrison and John Mabbett and Mrs Flint
to be visited as before ordered.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting at Christmas.
Signed on behalf of the whole church by Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack,
John Snatt, Thomas Parham, John Mabbett, John Scott, Thomas Lewis,
William Brown, Stephen Turner, Peter Jackson, Stephen Snatt, John
Snatt junior.
December 25th 1772
At a Church meeting December 25th 1772 it is agreed as
follows:
Mrs, Giles has been visited and she has given answers the church accepts
of.
The case of Mrs Mary Flint considered and it appears by the report of
Benjamin Harrison -
he had written to her and informed that the church had appointed the
Deacons to visit her on
account of not filling up her place as a member by contributing toward the
support of the Ministry and to desire to know of her when it would be most
agreeable to her for them to do it. She
gave for an answer Not at all: the Church do now appoint the same person
to endeavour for an opportunity to do it before the next Church Meeting.
Made a distribution to the poor as usual.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting as soon as convenient after Lady Day.
Signed on behalf of ye whole church: John Snatt, George Goldsack, Benjamin
Harrison, Thomas Parham, Henry Iddenden, John Mabbett, Stephen Turner,
John Longley senior, Richard Oliver, John Bailey, Peter Jackson, William
Brown, John Snatt junior, John Scott, Stephen Hunter Snatt, Stephen Austen,
Thomas Knott, Stephen Groombridge, Daniel Coulter.
March 20th 1773.
At a church meeting March 20th 1773 it is agreed as
follows:
Mrs Flint having promised to give
something toward the support of the Ministry
the Church accept of it as satisfaction.
Mr William Tucker intending to go to London soon, the Church request the
favour of him to enquire after a Minister and have signed a letter to him
for that purpose.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Midsummer.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Longley,
Stephen Kettle, William Clark, John Scott, William Brown, Stephen Turner,
Thomas Parham, John Snatt junior, Peter Jackson, S. Hunter Snatt, John
Bayley, Thomas Lewis, Stephen Groombridge.
May 30th 1773
At a Church meeting held 30th May 1773 Mr Hugh Giles was
unanimously approved of as a minister
and the Church desire him to be acquainted with it and requested to
return as soon as he can conveniently to serve this Church in that
capacity. A letter was
accordingly wrote to this effect
and signed the day above mentioned on behalf of the whole church by
Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, Henry Iddenden, W. Brown, Eliz.
Quested, Jane Brown, Edward
Clover, Stephen Foord, Peter
Jackson,, Thomas Lewis, Stephen Turner, Hunter Snatt, John Scott, William
Clark, John Snatt junior, John Mabbett, Stephen Groombridge.
N.B. There was at this Church Meeting upward of forty members and all
agreed in choosing Mr Giles as Minister.
July 4th 1773
A a quarterly Church Meeting held July 4th 1773 it is
agreed as follows:
That there be a lecture once a fortnight on Sunday Evenings.
To hold a weekly Society on Wednesday
Evenings
To hold a Church meeting the first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Agreed that Bro. Copping be desired to visit us on a Lords Day
to preach and administer the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper as
soon as convenient to him.
Signed on behalf of the church by: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack,
John Snatt, John Longley, Henry Iddenden, W..Brown, John Bayley, Thomas
Knott, John Mabbett, Stephen
Turner, Thomas Pasrham, Stephen Hunter Snatt, John Scott, Peter Jackson,
Edward Clover.
October 3rd 1773.
At a church meeting October 3rd
1773 it is agreed as follows:
Agreed that Bro. Copping be
requested to Preach and administer the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper as
soon as may suit his convenience and the Church at Sandhurst.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting on Christmas Day.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Snatt, T. Parham,. John
Longley, Stephen Turner, Edward Clover, Peter Jackson, John Snatt junior,
Hunter Snatt, John Bailey, John Scott, Thomas Lewis, H. Brown.
December 25th 1773.
At our church meeting December 25th 1773 it is agreed as
follows:
Made a distribution to ye poor as usual.
Agreed to call a Church meeting to be held on Sunday sennight.
It is requested that Hunter Snatt may exercise his gift in speaking from a
Text of Scripture on Sunday Evenings.
Agreed to hold a quarterly Church meeting the first Sunday after Lady Day.
Signed on behalf of the Church by:
Benjamin Harrisonm, John Snatt, George Goldsack, John Longley, John Snatt
junior, Richard Oliver, H. Brown, Henry Iddenden, T. Parham, John Mabbett,
J. Scott, John Bayley, Thomas Clover junior, Stephen Turner.
January 2nd 1774
Agreeable to the appointment above mentioned a Church meeting was
attended on the Second day of January 1774 when a trifling objectionm was
made against Mr Giles which led into contention and the members withdrew
without doing any business.
January 16th 1774
At a Church meeting held the 16th day of January 1774 it
was proposed to the Church whether they approved Mr Giles should be
requested to continue as a supply in the Ministry.
On the question being put thjere was a Division as under:
Content: Ruth
Austin, William Clark, William Brown, Eliz. Longley, Ann Goldsack, Eliz.
Dawson, Stephen Kettle senior, Richard Oliver, Merecy Oliver, Martha
Hayward, Steephen Foord, Eliz. Hooker, Bennett Sanderes, Stephen Turner,
Ann Austin widow, Stephen Groombridge, Jane Groombridge, Martha Harrison,
Ann Turner, Anna, wife of
Stephen turner. William Hooker, Mrs. Knott, Mary Jackson widow, Thomas
Knott, Edward Clover, Henry Iddenden, John Scott, John Longley, George
Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison,
Janey –wife of William Brown, Mary Searles, Sarah Johnson, Cath
Purssord, widow.
Not Content: James Flint,
William Fisher,m Mary Snatt, Hunter Snatt, Thomas Parham, Thomas Clover
junior, Mary Snatt, John Snatt senior, Thomas Lewis.
March 20th 1774
At our Church meeting held March 20th 1774 it is agreed that
there be persons appointed to procure another minister provided Mr Giles
be admitted to serve the Church till another is obtained.
The persons appointed are William Brown, William Clark,
John Snatt, and Benjamin Harrison and they are desired to use their
endeavours to obtain another as soon as may be in their power.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting ye first Sunday after midsummer.
The members present were: Content:
John Mabbett, Ruth Austin, William Brown and wife, John Longley, Stephen
Kettle, Ericvhard Oliver, Mrs Parham, Mrs Snatt,m Mrs Susan Giles, Mrs
Knott, Thomas Knott, Edward Clover, Eliz. Wanstall, Thomas Clover, John
Bailey, Peter Jackson, Mrs Mary Flint, Daniel Hooker, Thomas Lewis, Henry
Iddenden, John Scott, Hunter Snatt, Stephen Groombridge, John Snatt,
Stephen Turner, Benjamin Harrison, John Snatt junior, Sarah Johnson, Sarah
Quested, Mary Oliver, Mary Snatt.
Neuter: Mrs Goldsack,,Mrs
Dawson, Mrs Cork, Widow Austin, Mrs Harris9nm, Mrs Turner, Martha Hayward,
Bennett Sanders, Mrs Purssord, Ann Turner.
3rd July 1774
In a quarterly Church meeting held 3rd day of July Brother
Joseph Fagg having requested his dismission
to join the Church at Tenterden meeting at Mr Edward’s.
A letter was signed for that purpose.
19th July 1774
On the 19th day of July all the members of the Church being
desired to tarry, it was proposed as a question whether the Church desired
Mr Espenet should tarry longer as a supply in the ministry.
The answer was given in the affirmative but no time mentioned.
November 2nd 1774
At our church meeting November 2nd 1774.
Agreed that Mr Espenett be continued as a supply in the ministry.
Settled the accounts of the Church.
Agreed to hold a church meeting the
first Sunday after Michaelmas.
Signed: Benjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Longley,
William Clark, John Mabbett,
H. Brown, Henry Iddenden, Edward Clover, Thomas Parhamm, John Snatt
junior, Thomas Lewis, John Scott, Stephen Hunter Snatt, Thomas Clover,
John Bayley.
December 25th 1774
At our Church meeting, sabbath day December 25th 1774 made
a collection and distribution to the poor.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting ye first Sunday after Lady Day.
Signed: Banjamin Harrison, George Goldsack, John Longley, John Snatt, John
Snatt junior, Stephen Turner, Thomas Parham, John Mabbett, Stephen Hunter
Snatt, Thomas Clover, Edward Clover, Henry Iddenden, H. Brown, J. Scott.
April 9th 1775
At a Church meeting held April 9th 1775 it was agreed as
follows:
It is agreed that the Deacons request Mr Weir to return as soon as he
conveniently may to serve this Church
in the ministry and that what money is in hand of the quarterly
subscription be paid him.
Agreed to hold a church meeting as soon as convenient after midsummer.
Signed: George Goldsack, Benjamin Harrison, John Snatt, John Longley, John
Mabbett, Stephen Turner, Henry Iddenden, Thomas Parham, John Snatt junior,
J. Scott, Edward Clover, Thomas Clover, Stephen Snatt, Richard Oliver.
June 25th 1775.
At a Church meeting held June 25th it was agreed that the
Deacons be desired to invite Mr. Blackett to serve this church in the
ministry of the Gospel and agreed to hold a Church meeting next Michaelmas.
Signed: George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Mabbett, W. Brown, William
Clark, J. Scott, Edward Clover, Stephen Turner, Stephen Snatt, Thomas
Lewis, John Snatt jun. Thomas Parham, Henry Iddenden.
October 15th
1775.
At a church meeting held October 15th agreed to hold
a church meeting next Christmas day.
Signed: George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Longley, W. Brown, John Mabbett,
Stephen Turner, T. Parham, Henry Iddenden, J. Scott, Thomas Lewis, John
Bayley, Daniel Coulter, Thomas Clover, Peter Jackson.
December 25th 1775
At a church meeting held this 25th day of December made a
collection and distribution to our Brethren and Sisters.
Agreed to hold a church meeting the 4th of February next
and likewise a quarterly Church meeting next Lady Day.
Signed: Edward Clover, Henry Iddenden, Daniel Hooker, W. Brown, T. Parham,
John Snatt junior, Stephen Turner, Thomas Knott, John Longley, Peter
Jackson, Thomas Clover, John Mabbett, William Hooker, John Bayley, John
Scott, George Goldsack, John Snatt, William Clark.
March 24th 1776
At a Church meeting held this 24th day of March it is
agreed to hold a quarterly Church meeting the first Lord’s day
after midsummer next.
Signed: Stephen Turner, Geroge Goldsack, John Snatt, John Mabbett, W.
Brown, William Clark, Henry Iddenden, Thomas Parham, Edward Clover.
June 30th 1776
At a church meeting held this 30th day of June 1776, read a
letter from our sister
Mrs. Mary Purssord desiring her dismission to the Church under the
Pastoral care of Mr. Wallin, which was granted.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting at Michaelmas next.
Signed: John Scott, Edward Clover, John Bayley, Peter Jackson, Henry
Iddenden, George Goldsack, John Snatt, W. Brown, William Clark, John
Longley, Stephen Turner, John Snatt junior.
October 6th 1776
At a church meeting held this 6th day of October agreed to
hold a Church meeting the first Lord’s day after Christmas.
Signed: J. Scott, Peter Jackson, Henry Iddenden, John Snatt junior,
Stephen Turner, John Bailey, George Goldsack, J. Snatt, John Mabbett, John
Longley, W. Brown, William Clark.
December 25th 1776
At a Church meeting held this 25th day of December 1776 the
case of Stephen Turner taken into consideration and it appearing to this
church that he hath by his immoral practice in drinking, sloth and
idelness wasted his time and substance and also
brought a reproach and scandal on the good ways of God and this
Church, we have this day unanimously as a Church cut him off from
fellowship and Communion with us.
And whereas Mr Morgan hath been through the favour of Divine Providence
administering the Gospel of Christ to us for a considerable tipme, we well
hope to our Spiritual Comfort and Edification we humbly request the favour
of him to become a member of this Church as soon as convenient and George
Goldsack and John Snatt to report it to him.
Made a distribution to our Brethren and Sisters as usual.
Agreed to hold a quarterly Church meeting next after Lady day.
Signed: Paul Hooker, William Clark, Henry Iddenden, John Bayley, John
Longley, Thomas Knott, John Scott, George Goldsack, John Snatt, Thomas
Parham, John Mabbett, John Snatt junior, William Hooker, Edward Clover,
Peter Jackson.
30th March 1777
At a Church meeting held this 30th day of March
read ye church from Gamling a letter of dismission
of the Rev. Mr Benjamin Morgan and Mrs Agnes Morgan his wife and
received them both into full Communion with this church.
Agreed that Mr Morgan administer the Ordinance of the
Lord’s Suppere on the Lord’s Day before every full moon.
Agreed to hold a Church meeting ye Lord’s day before midsummer.
Signed: Thomas Parham, John Snatt junior, John Scott, Peter Jackson, John
Longley, George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Mabbett, Daniel Hooker, W.
Brown, Richard Oliver, John Bayley, Henry Iddenden.
June 22nd 1777
At a church meerting held this 22nd day of June 1777 it is
agreed to make choice of Mr Benjamin Morgan, Pastor of this Church for one
wehole year to commence from the present date, and a letter of invitation
to him is this day agreed on and signed for that purpose.
Signed: George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Longley, Thomas Parham, Dfaniel
Coulter, John Scott, John Bayley, Peter Jackson, D. Hooker, Henry Iddenden,
Thomas Austen, W. Brown, John Mabbett, Stephen Kettell, Richard Oliver,
Thomas Knott, Edward Clover, William Clark, John Snatt junior.
Ann Scott, Mary Jackson, Ann Turner, Elizabeth Knott, Eliz. Wanstall,
Eliz. Quested, Eliz. Longley, Chris.
Clark, Jane Brown, Mary Snatt, Mary Snatt junior, Catherine Purssord, Beth
Austen, AnnGoldsack, Eliz. Dawson, Susanna Parker, Mercy Oliver, Benedict
Daniel, Mary Mabbett, Eliz. Hooker, Christiana Cork, Catherine Macey, Mary
Searles, Susana Giles, Martha Harrison.
29th June 1777
At a church meeting held this 29th day of June it
was unanimously agreed to alter ye quarterly meeting from Sabbath
Day to be kept henceforth four times a year each time at the new quarter
day except something particularly happens upon one of them days then
it to be altered as it suits the stewards best and the members to
begin at one o’clock or if that day falls upon a Saturday then for it to
be ye day following.
So it was agreed to hold the next church meeting New
Michaelmas day at 1 o’clock.
Signed: Ben Morgan, George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Mabbett, Thomas
Parham, John Scott, Thomas Austen, Nem. Hooker, John Bayley, Peter
Jackson, Edward Clover, Henry Iddenden, Daniel Coulter, William Clark,
William Brown.;
6th July, 1777
At a church meeting held this 6th day of July 1777 the church
received a letter from Mr Morgan in answer to the letter from the Church
dated the 22nd June in which he accepted of the invitation the
Church then gave him to take the Pastoral Office for one whole year from
the date thereof.
Signed: George Goldsack, Stephen Kettle,
John Scott, Thomas Parham. Henry
Iddenden, W. Brown, John Mabbett.
29th September 1777
At a church meeting held this 29th of September a motion
was made to propose to the church at a convenient time to charge two
Deacons to act in conwal with
those who have that office in the church at present.
Agreed to hold the next Church meeting next Christmas day.
Signed: Ben Morgan, J. Scott, Thomas Parham, John Mabbett, John Longley,
W. Brown, Henry Iddenden.
29th December 1777
At a church meeting held this 29th day of December it was
agreed to choose two deacons and the next Ordinance day the church is to
pray to fix a day to
ye Lord upon that occasion.
We made a collection for the poor as usual and it was distributed.
Signed: Ben Morgan, George Goldsack, John Snatt, W. Brown, William Clark,
Thomas Parham, Thomas Lewis,
John Scott, John Bayley, John Longley, Henry Iddenden, Peter Jackson,
William Mabbett.
June 24th
1777
At our Church meeting at Ashford we did agree that Norton Jarman and Hope
which went off with him to Canterbury from us wont of disorderly and he
and hope that are not ashamed
who now are no members of this church.
Signed by us: George Ellis, Hon. Longley, John Searles, Benjamin Barham,
Christopher Cooper, Edward Marlow, Edward
Goddard, John Philpott, Robert Mont, Thomas
Grisfot, Robert Moon, Thomas Bliss,
16th March 1777
It has been much desired and wished by this church for many years to
have a system of Scriptural Doctrines and
Practice to be drawn up for the instruction and better conducting
the discipline of the Church in general as many inconveniences attended
fopr want of such rules. Therefore it was desired by the church in general
that our Brother Ben Morgan would draw up a body of Doctrinal and
Practicle articles and he has and the above has been read and repeated to
some of us and was delivered this 16th March 1777 at our Church
meeting after a previous ………for all to allow
access to them that they are agreeable to God’s word and shall ……
them for our faith and conduct as God ………………
Signed: George Goldsack, John Snatt, John Longley, Thomas Parham, John
Scott, Thomas Lewis, Edward Clover, John Bayley, Peter Jackson, Henry
Idenden, John Mabbett, Thomas Knott, W. Brown, Jane Brown, Stephen Kettle,
Catherin Purssord, William Clark, Richard Oliver, Marfy Snatt senior, Ann
Goldsack, Ruth Austen, Mary Mabbett, Susanna Parham, Mary
Oliver, Christian Cork, Chatham Macey, Martha Harrison, Eliz.
Wanstall, Ann Scott, Ann Turner,
Quested, Dowson, Daniel Hooker, William Hooker, Elizabeth Hooker,
Benedictus Sanders, Elizabeth Johnson,
Mary Knott, Mary Mabbett.
May 10th 1693
May 10th 1693 Then it was agreed upon at a Church meeting
by us that Brother Elliss or some other man shall go to Brother Knowles’
to supply for 3 months whom the church shall send.
At the same time it was agreed also that Brother Norton Jarman or some
other man whom the church shall send shall go to Stooling to suppy there
once a month.
Signed: John Searles senior, George Ellis,
Thomas Quested, John Searles junior, Norton Jarman, Thomas Ranger,
John Jarman, Edward Goddard, Thomas Jarman, John Watson,
Henry Carron, Isayah Seetabree
May 14th 1727
This is given by us whose names are under written to subscribe quarterly
to pay to ye ministers if come a distance to serve us in ministry,
sufficient for their time and charge of horse rider.
Abra. Flint
0. 10. 0.
A….. Smith
4. 0.
John Finis
2. 6.
John Hambrook
2. 6
John Simon
2. 0.
Thomas Quested
1. 0.
Charles Kettle
1. 0.
John Waddell
1. 0.
Thomas Franklin
1. 0.
Thomas Waters
1. 0.
Edward Searles
3. 0.
John Harrison
6.
Moses Godwicke
6.
Matthew Barham
6.
Thomas
Knott
1. 0.
Stephen Turner
1. 0.
Mary Hayward
1. 0.
£ 1. 13. 6.
October 16th 1733.
We whose names are under written have unanimously chosen Brother
George Green to be our Pastor and Minister.
Also it is agreed that on the 28th of this month that the
church is to appoint a day to make choice of Officers.
Signed:Abra. Flint, John
Hambrook, Thomas Wilson, Charles Kettle,
Attained Smith, John Johnson
- senior, George Quested, John Cloak, Edward Searles, John Longley,
Stephen Turner, John Johnson – junior, Thomas Franklin, Matthew Barham,
John Waddell, Thomas Burges, Thomas Clover, Thomas Searles, Thomas Knott,
Stephen Austin
June 5th 1734
At our discipline Meeting at Brother John Longley’s it was
ujnanimously consented and agreed by Mr. George Green that he would take
the Pastoral Charge of this church.
And that Mr Ilden would continue as in time past in the Ministry so long
as the providence of God shall call his lot amongst us with conveniency.
And that the yearly subscription be equally divided between them.
Then also made choice of Thomas Clover and Stephen Turner for Deacons for
the service of the church.
Signed: George Green, John Ilden, Thomas Franklin, John Waddell, Edward
Searles, Stephen Austen, Stephen Turner, John Harrison, Matthew Barham,
Abra. Flint, Attained Smith, Charles Kettle, Thomas Clover, John Johnson
–senior, John Longley, George Quested, John Cloak, Walter Higgins.
We the church of Christ meeting at Ashford Baptisted upon profession of
Faith send Christian Salutation to the Church of Christ meeting at
Folkestone under the care of Mr.
John How.
We have received your letter and having considered the contents thereof,
but cannot fully comply with it.
But whereas we the Church of Ashford have applied to Mr Green a member and
Minister of ye Church at Folkestone of
the same Faith and Order of ye Gospel to be our Elder or Pastor, Mr Green
seeing ye sincere request of us to be General , hath accepted of our
request to him, provided he might be at liberty to serve the Church at
Folkestone in those turns ye Mr How goes to Canterbury and to ye church of
Thanet to which request of his we do fully agree to that he shall serve
you as above mentioned.
And in case that ye church of Folkestone should be in want of a Pastor and
should apply themselves to Mr Green, we ye Church at Ashford do consent to
ye. Reverend Mr. Samuel Wilson’s proposals to Mr Jenkin Haguethat both
churches do leave.
Mr. George Green to his full liberty to determine in himself which he will
serve in that office.
Hoping his request of a letter from you to us will be granted if Christian
Love and Unity may be increased in ye Churches.
And if it will be to God’s Glory and our mutual comfort so
wishing you all Grace and Peace we remain yours in ye best Bonds.
Signed: Abra. Flint, Thomas Willson, Peter Morrell, John Hambrook, George
Quested John Waddell, Thomas Franklin, Edward Searles, Thomas Searles,
Moses Sedwick, Stephen Turner, Thomas Austen, John Cloake, Stephen Austen,
Thomas Clover,
Thomas Knott, Walter Higgins, John Harrison.
Memorandum
The whole meeting house where the Baptists meet in Ashford was erected in
the year 1746 and the first message was preached on September 14th
1746 from first book of Kings 8th chapter and verse 30 by G. Green.
The whole expense was
two hundred and and twenty odd pounds.
A hundred and twenty odd pounds was paid by collections and
subscription from the church and
other assistance from others known in the country and with money it was
procured by going to London. The
remaining one hundred pounds was paid by weekly subscriptions and the
whole discharged in the year 1759.
The house that belongs to ye church was procured and other repairs done in
ye year 1759 at ye expense of the people.
The vestry room was built in ye year 1760, the expense to be paid
by weekly subscription.
The whole Charge of fronting the House, Building the Vestry Room and
further repairs done to the Dwelling House and also to the meeting House
all paid off and discharged February 26th 1773.
Register of Grown Persons buried in the Meeting House Yard as near as can
be
Calculated at this time September
1760.
Mrs….. Finis: Mrs Knott’s mother buried March 10th
1746- ye wrong side of Oak.
Mrs …..Wage, buried April 14th 1749- fourth from Jonk’s
wall
Mrs …. Knott, wife of Thomas Knott buried July
23rd 1749 fifth from Jonk’s wall.
Isaac Smith buried March 1760, the third from same wall.
Mrs ….. Finnon wife of Stephen Finnon, ye fifth o.set Jonks wall
November 1753
Mr Jon Moorland buried March 1752 his
sister, wife of Stephen Kettle buried in ye fourth grave – April 1759.
Thomas Wage buried in Mrs Wage, his wife’s grave fourth from Jonks wall
Mrs Turner, Jon ……. Mother
– the third from wall.
Mrs Harrison buried 28th
February 1750 sixth from Jonk wall
– and John Harrison Buried in same grave 1758
Mrs Ann Saxby buried 23rdJanuary 1758 next to Moorland to the
Lane
Mrs ….Clover buried 25th July 1755 near ye wall by ye lane.
Mrs … Hayward buried next ye
Lane wall about 1752
Mrs …. Franklin wife of Thomas Franklin buried left hand of Mrs Clover
1760
Mr Stephen Turner buried ye front row next Jonks wall 20th
February 1760
Mrs Susan Marks, wife of William Marks died May 2nd 1761 was
buried in Isaac Smiths grave May 7th 1761.
Mr George Green, late Pastor of this Church died October 21st
and was buried in October 26th 1761.
Mr Thomas Searles died and was buried in ye same grave with his wife.
Harrison buried
Johnson buried in the same grave with her father.
Widow Wanstall, relation of Mr. Thomas Wanstall buried in the same grave
with Her husband.
August 27th 1777 died Sister Knott buried Thursday
2nd September – text
Col. 1:27
October 20th 1777 departed this life Sister Longley, buried 26th.text
Deut.32.29
November 19th 1777
Sister Mary Snatt junior of ye malignant disorder
ye …..Pon departed this life and buried on 20th
November 29th 1777 Sister Mary Snatt senior departed this life,
buried 31st
December 8th 1777 Brother J. Rabbitt jun. Departed this life in
a full assurance of faith that his redeemer liveth and that he was going
to him. Buried Sabbath day December 19th
text Job xix 29 26 27.
December 17th 1777 Brother John Snatt junior departed this life
after a long tedious illness of about half year and was buried December 23rd
at the Meeting Ashford.
August 20th 1738
At our Church meeting this 20th day of September 1738 we
consulted about our friend Ilden’s case he being dispriviledged of his
communion with us in the Sacred,order of the Gospel occasioned by several
disorders he unhappily fell into as a stain to his profession to the
Interest of Christ which he has been convicted of and
fell under it as acknowledging the truth of it.
We first having sought the Lord by Prayer, enquired into his Conduct of
late, found nothing to charge him with, only a query of a Debt owed to the
church which he owned and did settle it as to all claims which he demands
of the people as to former rights to the House of the subscription to him
when he served us in the Ministry. Balancing
the whole affair he promising to pay by his Note of Hand what appears
owing to the several persons therein mentioned, which they accept of: he
now desiring to be admitted as a member with us.
We from his acknowledgment of his sin and declaring in the presense
of God his hearty sorrow for his former miscarriages and visible signs we
hope ounfained Repentance and a sincere desire in the strength of Grace to
live to the Glory of God and honour of the Gospel being thus moved
hereunto, do the rest of our fellow Members concurring and confessing
their satisfaction in it our friend Ilden himself subscribing with us to
this short account of his case and the grounds of our acceptance of him,
now receive him a Member in full Communion with us.
God of his rich Grace grant that he with us and we with him, may have
sweet intercourses at the throne of Grace for our mutual comfort
furtherance and joy of faith.
Signed by us: George Green,
John Moon, George Haffenden, Thomas Clover, Thomas Franklin, John
Harrison, George Quested, John Johnson, Thomas Austen, Charles Kettle,
John Longley, John Cloake, William Wanstall Senior, John Wanstall, Thomas
Wanstall, Henry Johnson, Thomas Knott.