Old Vestry Minutes 1882-1904
Used by permission: Renick, V. T. Vestry Minutes 1880-1902
INTRODUCTION
At the time the minutes were recorded, there was not a difference between some of the upper and lower case letters. The only difference would be the size of the letter and the context, but the two did not always match. Therefore, in transcribing the minutes, the approach has been to use size as the primary means of distinguishing the case. This leaves inconsistencies over the course of twenty-two years, during which the same individual, Judge Hugh Nelson, recorded the minutes in a small, hard-cover ledger. The formatting of the minutes also varied from entry to entry, and here the approach has been taken to retain, as far as possible, what appeared on the hand-written page.
It will not take long for the reader to realize that there is a dull sameness in most of the records, which surely leave out virtually all of the discussions concerning the life of the parish, but there are significant items of interest to one who is interested in examining whatever information is available about Trinity Parish, Franklin County, Virginia.
This volume of the Vestry Minutes 1880-1902, plus Franklin County, VA Parish Records 1858-1998, provide a sizeable amount of material from the early period of the parish that is available at this time.
Van T. Renick
Easter Monday 1880
At a meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held at Trinity Church in said Parish on Easter Monday 1880, an Election of Vestrymen of said Parish for the ensuing year, was held superintended by the undersigned Members of the former Vestry. It was determined by the Electors present that the Vestry for the ensuing year should consist of nine persons, and thereupon the following persons were Elected to form the Vestry, Namely Peter Saunders, Thomas B. Greer, James J. Carper, George H. T. Greer, Charles L. Scott, John Wade, Owen H. Price, George D. Peters and Hugh Nelson.
Peter Saunders
Hugh Nelson
T. B. Greer
I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to Salvation; and I do yield my hearty assent and approbation to the doctrines, worship and discipline of the Protestant Episcopal Church in these United States, and I promise that I will faithfully execute the Office of Vestryman of Franklin Parish in Franklin County, according to my best knowledge and skill.
Hugh Nelson
E W Saunders Peter Saunders
P. H. Dillard G. H. T. Greer
Jno. P. Lee Jas. J. Carper
Wm D. Saunders John Wade
Joseph Sigmon T. B. Greer
Geo T. Horne Geo. D. Peters
John R. Guerrant. C. L. Scott
OH Price
T W Becker
NC Carper
JT Webb
CS Greer
27 July 1880
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia was held in Trinity Church in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on Tuesday, the 27th day of July 1880.
Present Rev. Edward L. Goodwin, Minister
Peter Saunders
James j. Carper
George H. T. Greer
John Wade
Hugh Nelson
The last five being all the members of the Vestry who had signed the Declaration required by the Canon.
The Vestry proceeding to elect the officers required by the 9th Section of the 9th Canon of the Diocese of Virginia, the following Officers were duly elected, namely,
Peter Saunders Senior Warden
George H. T. Greer Junior Warden
James J. Carper Treasurer
Hugh Nelson Register (sic)
On motion it is ordered that Regular Meetings of this Vestry of the Parish Shall be held on the Saturday before the Third Sunday in the months of January, April, July and October.
On the motion of George H. T. Greer it is ordered that the Salary of three hundred dollars promised by the Vestry of this Parish to the Rev Edward L Goodwin shall be payable to him in quarterly payments of seventy five dollars each commencing the first day of July 1880, and that the Treasurer of this Vestry do forthwith collect the seventy five dollars for the quarter commencing the first day of July 1880, and pay the same to The Rev Edward L. Goodwin.
On the motion of Hugh Nelson it is ordered that the Treasurer of this Vestry do, with the concurrence of the Junior Warden, expend the money arising from the Ordinary Collections in Trinity Church in this Parish, in discharge of the ordinary current expenses of said Church.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
25 October 1880
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, held at the house of james J. Carper, in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on Monday Night, 25th October 1880.
Present Rev. Edward l. Goodwin, Minister
Thomas B. Greer, Vestryman
James J. Carper, "
George H. T. Greer, "
George D. Peters, "
Charles L. Scott, "
Hugh Nelson "
On the Motion of James J. Carper it is ordered the Rev. Edward l. Goodwyn(sic), Minister of this Parish, be granted the privilege of holding services for and conducting a Sunday School of Colored people in Trinity Church in this parish. On Motion of George H. T. Greer, it is ordered that the minister of this parish be authorized to connect this parish with the Convocation of South West Virginia, provided this parish be not required to assume any expenses of said Convocation at present.
Hugh Nelson.
Register
Easter Monday 1881
At a meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held at Trinity Church in Rocky Mount, in said parish on Easter Monday 1881, an Election of Vestrymen of Said Parish, for the ensuing year was held, and Peter Saunders, Thomas B. Greer, James J. Carper, George H. T. Greer, John Wade, Owen H. Price, George D. Peters, Charles L. Scott and Hugh Nelson were elected.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
18 April 1881
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held in Trinity Church in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on Easter Monday, 18th April 1881.
Present Rev Edward l. Goodwyn, Minister
Peter Saunders , Vestryman
Thomas B. Greer "
James J. Carper "
G. H. T. Greer "
Owen H. Price "
Charles L. Scott "
Hugh Nelson "
Peter Saunders was Elected Senior Warden, George H. T. Greer was elected Junior Warden, James J. Carper was elected Treasurer, and Hugh Nelson was elected Register (sic).
Peter Saunders was elected Lay Delegate and Thomas B. Greer Alternate Lay Delegate to the next Council.
On the motion of G. H. T. Greer it is ordered that James J. Carper, Thomas B. Greer and Peter Saunders do receive subscriptions for the purpose of building a Rectory, secure a lot for the purpose, fix upon a plan of the building, and ascertain the cost, and report to this vestry at a future meeting, which may be called at any time by the minister in charge of this Parish, or by said Committee.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
2nd June 1881
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held in Trinity Church in Rocky Mount in Said Parish, on Thursday, 2nd June 1881
Present Rev. Edward L. Goodwyn (sic) Minister
Peter Saunders Vestryman
J. J. Carper "
G. H. T. Greer "
C. L. Scott "
Hugh Nelson "
Rev Edward Louis Goodwyn (sic) was elected Rector of this Parish to take effect upon his ordination as Presbyter.
On Motion Peter Saunters, C. L. Scott, and G. D. Peters are appointed a Committee to Solicit Subscriptions to the Salary of the Rector of this Parish.
On Motion G. H. T. Greer, C. L. Scott and Rev E. L. Goodwyn are added to the Committee appointed at the last meeting, charged with matters pertaining to the building of a Rectory.
Hugh Nelson
29 July 1881
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish Franklin County, Virginia, held at the Law Office of Hugh Nelson, in Rocky Mount in said Parish on Friday 29th July 1881.
Present Rev. Edward L. Goodwyn Minister
Thomas B. Greer Vestryman
James J. Carper "
George H. T. Greer "
George D. Peters "
Hugh Nelson
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of Virginia for a renewal of the appropriation of two hundred dollars, for one year from 16th July1881, for the Support of this Minister, Rev Edward l. Goodwyn. And the Members of this Vestry pledge themselves to the Committee to pay to the Rev Edward L. Goodwyn three hundred dollars for the same time.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
14 April 1882
At a meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Trinity Church, in said Parish, on Friday, 14th April 1882, an election of Vestrymen of said Parish, for the ensuing year, was held, and Peter Saunders, Thomas B. Greer, James J. Carper, George H. T. Greer, Owen H. Price, George D. Peters, Charles L. Scott, Nicholas C. Carper and Hugh Nelson were elected.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
14 April 1882
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held in Trinity Church in Rocky Mount, in said parish, on Friday, 14th April 1882.
Present Rev Edward L. Goodwyn(sic), Rector
Peter Saunders, Vestryman
Thomas B. Greer, "
James J. Carper, "
George H. T. Greer, "
George D. Peters, "
Charles L. Scott, "
Peter Saunders was elected Senior Warden, George H. T. Greer was elected Junior Warden, George D. Peters was elected Treasurer and Hugh Nelson was elected Register (sic).
George H. T. Greer was elected Lay Delegate, and Charles L. Scott was elected Alternate Lay Delegate to the next Council.
Peter Saunders and Charles L. Scott were appointed collectors to assist the Treasurer in Collecting the Salary of the Rector of this Parish.
It was ordered that the Treasurer pay the expenses of the Rector in attending and performing the funeral services of Rev John R. Lee deceased (late Rector of this Parish) at Leakesville, North Carolina, on the 11th Inst.
James J. Carper was elected Treasurer of the Rectory Building Fund.
The Rev Edward l. Goodwyn, Thomas B. Greer, James J. Carper and George H. T. Greer were appointed a committee to purchase a Site for a Rectory, to prepare plans and Specifications for a Rectory, to receive proposals for the building thereof, and if in their judgment the means for building a Rectory can be obtained, to take such steps as in their judgment may be necessary and proper, with full power to do all things necessary and proper in the premises.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
11 July 1882
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Trinity Church, in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on Tuesday, 11th July 1882.
Present Rev Edward L. Goodwyn, Rector
Thomas B. Greer, Vestryman
James J. Carper, "
George H. T. Greer, "
George D. Peters, "
Hugh Nelson, "
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of Virginia, for a renewal of the appropriation of two hundred dollars for one year from the 16th July 1882 for the support of the Rev Edward L. Goodwyn(sic), Rector of this Parish, and that in making such application it be represented to said Committee, that this Vestry has purchased a site for a Rectory, and is now building a Rectory, and the appropriation asked for will, therefore, be as much needed as ever before. And the members of this Vestry pledge themselves to the Committee to pay to the Rev Edward L. Goodwyn three hundred dollars for the same time.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
10 April 1883
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Trinity Church, in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on Tuesday, the 10th day of April 1883.
Present Rev Edward l. Goodwyn, Rector
Thomas B. Greer, Vestryman
James J. Carper, "
George H. T. Greer, "
George D. Peters, "
Hugh Nelson, "
Peter Saunders is elected Lay Delegate and Thomas B. Greer Alternate Lay Delegate to represent this Parish in the next Council of this Diocese.
On motion of G. H. T. Greer it is resolved that the Rector be requested to call a meeting of the parishioners of this parish at this Church on Friday night next, to consider the subject of the debt due for the Rectory and to devise ways and means for payment thereof.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
5 October 1883
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held at the Law Office of Hugh Nelson in Rocky Mount in said parish on Friday, 5th October 1883.
Present Rev Edward L. Goodwyn, Rector
Thomas B. Greer, Vestryman
James J. Carper, "
George H. T. Greer, "
George D. Peters, "
Hugh Nelson, "
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of Virginia for a renewal of the appropriation of two hundred dollars, for one year from 16th July 1883, for the support of the Rev Edward L. Goodwyn, Rector of this Parish. And the members of this Vestry pledge themselves to the Committee to pay to the Rev Edward L. Goodwyn three hundred dollars, for the same time.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
14 April 1884
At a meeting of the Congregation of Franklin Parish Franklin County Virginia held in Trinity Church at Rocky Mount Va in said Parish, on Monday, the 14th day of April 1884.
The Rector, Edward L. Goodwin, called the meeting to order, and took the Chair.
G. H. T. Greer, was requested to act as Secretary_
The Meeting proceeding to ballot for vestrymen of the parish for the present year, the following persons, were declared Elected
Peter Saunders
T. B Greer
James J. Carper
Geo. D Peters
Thos H. Becker
Jas. T. Webb
Edward W. Saunders
N. C. Carper
Geo. HT Greer
On Motion the meeting adjourned
Geo. H. T. Greer Secty
16 April 1884
A meeting of the vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held at the office of G. H. T. Greer in Rocky Mount in said Parish on Wednesday 16th April 1884, present
Peter Saunders
Thomas B. Greer
Jas. J. Carper
N. C. Carper
Thos. H. Becker
Jas. T. Webb
G. H. T. Greer
E. W. Saunders
Peter Saunders was called to the chair. The vestry proceding(sic)organize. Peter Saunders was elected Senior Warden, James T. Webb Junior Warden, Edward W. Saunders Treasurer, and Nicholas C. Carper Register.
G. H. T. Greer was elected Lay Delegate, and Peter Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate to the next Session of the Council of this Diocese.
It was ordered that Application be made to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of Virginia for the usual allowance to the Rector of this Parish.
18 March 1885
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held in Trinity Church in said parish, on Wednesday 18th March 1885, present
Rev E. L. Goodwin, Rector
Peter Saunders
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
G. H. T. Greer
G. D. Peters
N. C. Carper
J. T. Webb
T. H. Becker
E. W. Saunders
The Rev Edward L. Goodwin tendered his resignation as Rector of this Parish, to take effect on Easter Monday next.
Peter Saunders was then Called to the Chair, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted.
Whereas the Rev Edward L. Goodwin, Rector of this Parish Since July 1880, has received and accepted a Call to work in the Masters Vineyard, in another part of the Diocese, and has tendered to us his resignation, to take effect on Easter Monday Next, and whereas we deem it meet that we should give to him some expression of our feelings on the severance of the relations which have subsisted between us since he came among us: Therefore be it resolved,
- That we accept his resignation with and acknowledgement of the fidelity and earnestness of his efforts to promote the growth of the Church in our midst, and with an appreciation of those qualities of his head and heart that have endeared him to us, and have fitted him more especially for the word committed to his hands while Rector of this Parish.
- That we regret the circumstances which have determined him to sever his connection with us, and proffer to him as he goes to his new field our heart felt wishes for the success of and our warm Sympathy with his labors to advance the Redeemers Kingdom.
- That these resolutions be spread upon the record, and a copy thereof be handed to the Rev. E. L. Goodwin
Easter Monday 1885
A meeting of the Parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, was held in Trinity Church in said Parish on Easter Monday 1885.
Thomas B. Greer was called to the chair and John T. Francis appointed Secretary.
The meeting proceeding to elect a vestry for the ensuing year, Peter Saunders, Thomas B. Greer, James J. Carper, George H. T. Greer, Hugh Nelson, George D. Peters, Nicholas C. Carper, James T. Webb and Edward W. Saunders were elected to form such verstry.
13 July 1885
On 13th July 1885 a letter, signed by Peter Saunders, Thomas B. Greer, James J. Carper, George H. T. Greer, George D. Peters, Edward W. Saunders, James T. Webb and Hugh Nelson, members of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, was addressed to the Rev John J. Norwood inviting him to become the Rector of this parish. He accepted the Call to take effect on the 1st day of September 1885, and on the 2nd of September 1885 he came into this Parish and assumed the position and entered upon the duties of Rector thereof.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
11 Sep 1885
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, was held at the Rectory in said parish on Friday 11th September 1885, present
Rev John J. Norwood Rector
Peter Saunders
T. B. Greer
J. J. Carper
G. H. T. Greer
J. T. Webb
E. W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
Peter Saunders was elected Senior Warden, James T. Webb Junior Warden, Hugh Nelson Register, and Edward W. Saunders Treasurer
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
26 April 1886
A meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, was held in Trinity Church in said parish on Easter Monday, 26 April 1886.
The Rev John J. Norwood, Rector of the Parish, called the meeting to order and Hugh Nelson was appoined(sic) Secretary.
The meeting proceeding to elect a vestry for this Parish for the following year..
Peter Saunders
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
James T. Webb
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson were elected to form such vestry.
Hugh Nelson Secty
14 May 1886
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held in Trinity Church, in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on Friday 14th May 1886
Present Rev John J. Norwood Rector
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
James T. Webb
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
Peter Saunders was elected Senior Warden, James T. Webb Junior Warden, Edward W. Saunders Treasurer, and Hugh Nelson Register (sic).
Edward W. Saunders was elected Lay Delegate and Peter Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate to the Next Council.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
4th October 1886
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in said Parish on the 4th day of October 1886,
Present Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
Edward W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of Virginia, for a renewal of the appropriation of three hundred dollars, for one year from the 1st day of September 1886, for the support of the Rev John J. Norwood, Rector of this Parish. And the members of this Vestry pledge themselves to the Committee to pay to the Rev John J. Norwood four hundred dollars for the same time.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
12th April 1887
A meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, was held in Trinity Church in Said Parish, on Tuesday in Easter Week, 12 April 1887.
The Rev John J. Norwood, Rector of the Parish, presided and Hugh Nelson was elected secretary of the meeting.
The meeting proceeding to elect a Vestry for this Parish for the following year.
Peter Saunders
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
James T. Webb
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard and
Hugh Nelson were elected to form Such vestry.
Hugh Nelson Secty
2nd July 1887
A Meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia was held at the Rectory in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on Saturday, 2nd July 1887.
Present Rev John J. Norwood Rector
Thomas B. Greer
George H. T. Greer
James J. Carper
George D. Peters
Edward W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
Ordered that a vacation of three months from this day be awarded the Rev John J. Norwood Rector of this Parish, for rest and recuperation of his health and strength.
Ordered that G. H. T Greer and the treasurer of this Vestry, diligently enquire and ascertain all the debts and liabilities of this Parish and of the congregation of Trinity Church in Said Parish, and make a full report thereof at a meeting of this Vestry to be held on Saturday the 30th of this Month.
George D. Peters is elected Junior Warden of this Vestry, James T. Webb, who was lately Junior Warden, having removed from this Parish and Diocese
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
5 December 1887
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, was held at the Rectory in Rocky Mount, Virginia, in said Parish, on Monday 5th December 1887.
Present Rev John J. Norwood Rector
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
Ordered that a meeting of this Vestry be held on the first Friday in every month beginning on the first Friday in January 1888.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
6th January 1888
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held at the Rectory, in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on Friday the 6th January 1888.
Present Rev John J. Norwood Rector
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
Ordered that the regular monthly meeting of this vestry be hereafter held on Friday before the third Sunday in each Month beginning in the Month of February next.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
30 April 1888
A Meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, was held in Trinity Church in Said Parish on Monday 30th April 1888.
The Rev John J. Norwood, Rector of this Parish, presided and Hugh Nelson acted as Secretary of the meeting.
The meeting proceeding to elect a vestry for this Parish for the following year
Peter Saunders
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
Thomas H. Becker and
Hugh Nelson were elected to form such vestry
Hugh Nelson
Secty
30 April 1888
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, was held in Trinity Church, in Rocky Mount, in Said Parish on Monday 30th April 1888
Present Rev John J. Norwood Rector
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
Peter Saunders was elected Senior Warden, George D. Peters Junior Warden, Edward W. Saunders Treasurer, and Hugh Nelson Register.
Hugh Nelson was elected Lay Delegate and Peter Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate to the next Council of this Diocese.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
Catawba Va
Sept. 3, 1888
To the Vestry of Franklin Parish.
Dear Brethren
On or about the 1st of June I placed my resignation in your hands. You were kind enough to postpone indefinitely the consideration of it and I appreciate your kindness.
But I must now insist upon your accepting, as best for the Church, my resignation of the charge of the Parish.
"Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ."
Affectionately yours in Christ
J. J. Norwood
10 Sep. 1888
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held at the Clerks's Office of the County Court of Franklin County, in said Parish, on Monday 10th Sep. 1888.
Present George D. Peters
James J. Carper
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
George D. Peters Junior Warden presided.
The Vestry proceeding to consider the resignation of the Rev John J. Norwood, of the charge of this Parish, as Rector thereof, it is ordered that said resignation be accepted.
Hugh Nelson is directed to write to the Bishop of this Diocese, and ask him to advise the Vestry whom to call to the rectorship of this parish.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
22 November 1888
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on the 22 Nov. 1888.
Present George D. Peters
James J. Carper
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
George D. Peters, Junior Warden, presiding.
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society for an appropriation of three hundred dollars for one year, for the support of a Rector of this Parish, when one is obtained and begins work. And this Vestry pledge themselves to pay such Rector the sum of three hundred dollars for the same time
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
The following letter, written on 5" x 8" lined paper was received in response to the request of the Vestry dated 22 November 1888:
Richmond Dec 4, 1888
Dear Sir
The application for $300 toward the support of a minister from Franklin Parish was laid before the Ex. Com. D.M.S. yesterday, & after consideration & discussion was laid on the table for future decision-
Very Truly
Pike Powers
Sec D.M.S.
6 May 1889
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on Monday 6 May 1889
Present Peter Saunders
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George D. Peters
Edward W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
Peter Saunders Senior Warden presided.
Thomas B. Greer was elected Lay Delegate and Peter Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate from this Parish to the next Council of this Diocese.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
1 June 1889
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virtginia held in Rocky Mount in Said Parish on the 1st June 1889
Present Rev Everard Meade Evangelist
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George D. Peters
Edward W. Saunders
Thomas H. Becker
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
It is ordered that application be made to the Rev Dr Kinloch Nelson Professor in the Theological Seminary of Virginia for the services of a Student of said Seminary to work in this Parish for ten weeks from the 1st July 1889, and this Vestry hereby bind themselves to pay all expenses and seventy five dollars to the Student
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
31 August 1889
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Trinity Church, in Said Parish, on Saturday, 31st August 1889,
Present Thomas B. Greer
James J. J. Carper
George D. Peters
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
George D. Peters Junior Warden of this Parish presiding:
The Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Church is authorized to repair and improve the Windows, Cciling and roof of Trinity Church and repaint the whole of said Church and add a vestibule to the front of said Church, the said Society agreeing to pay for such repairs and improvements.
George D. Peters is authorized to make any necessary repairs on the kitchen of the rectory, the said Peters to have credit for the cost thereof on the rent of said rectory owing from him.
The Treasurer of this Vestry is directed to ascertain as soon as possible the amount owing from this Vestry to the Rev John J. Norwood, and to proceed at once to collect
fromany sums owing from the members of this Parish on account of Rector's Salary, and the rent owing from George D. Peters for the rectory, and any other sums that may be raised for the purpose and pay the same to the Rev J. J. Norwood.The Vestry proceeding to consider the proposition from the Vestry of Christ Church Patrick Parish Henry County to unite in calling a joint Rector for both Parishes, this Vestry deems it not advisable at this time to enter into such an arrangement, and the Register is directed to so inform the Vestry of Patrick Parish.
Hugh Nelson
Register
18 April 1891
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in Said Parish, on Saturday 18th April 1891
Present Peter Saunders
Thomas B. Greer
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
Peter H. Dillard
Edward W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
Peter Saunders, Senior Warden, presided. Thomas B. Greer was elected Lay Delegate and Peter Saunders alternate lay Delegate from this Parish to the next Council of this Diocese.
The Treasurer of this Vestry is directed to collect all balances due from Subscribers to the Salary of Rev J. J. Norwood lately Rector of this parish, and enough of the rent owing from George D. Peters, for the Rectory, to make the sum of One hundred dollars and that he pay the Same to Mr Norwood for the balance owing to him on his Salary.
It is Ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of this Diocese for an appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars for one Year, for the Support of a Rector of this Parish, when one is obtained and begins Work. And this Vestry pledge themselves to pay such Rector the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars for the same time
G. H. T. Greer, T. B. Greer and Hugh Nelson are directed, upon receiving information of an appropriation by the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of this Diocese of the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars for the support of a Rector of this Parish, to correspond with the Rev W. H. Burkhart of Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, and invite him to become the Rector of this Parish.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
Enclosed letter from the Society:
Richmond May 13, 1891
Dear Sir
The appropriation of $250 to Franklin Parish Franklin Co asked for by your Vestry, was yesterday granted by The Ex. Com. Dioc. S. for one year from the time the Minister begins word of which please advise me.
Very Truly
Pike Powers
Sec. D.M.S.
25 May 1891
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount in Said Parish, on Monday 25th May 1891.
Present Peter Saunders
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Edward W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
Peter Saunders Senior Warden presided.
The Committee directed, at the meeting held on the 18th April, to correspond with the Rev W. H. Burkhart and invite him to become the rector of this Parish, reported that they had performed that duty, and that Mr Burkhart had declined the invitation, and thereupon the same Committee, Thomas B. Greer, George H. T. Greer and Hugh Nelson are directed to correspond with the Rev Benedict of Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, and invite him to become Rector of this Parish, to pledge this Vestry to him for five hundred and fifty dollars a year, and the use of the Rectory of the Parish. In case the invitation is declined by Mr Benedict, the same Committee is directed to extend the same invitation to Rev E. Valentine Jones of Albemarle County, and if declined by him, then to any other person deemed proper by them
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
14 May 1892
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, was held in Rocky Mount in said Parish on Saturday 14 May 1892
Present Jas. J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Geo. D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
Geo. D. Peters Junior Warden presided.
Edward W. Saunders is elected Lay Delegate and Peter Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate to the next Council of this Diocese.
The Rev. Frank Stringfellow is authorized to procure the appointment of Mr Alexander Barr Lay Reader of this Parish and to pledge this Vestry to him for five hundred and fifty dollars a year. If he fails in this, Mr Stringfellow is authorized to secure a Rector for this Parish, pledging the same amount. If he fails in both, he is authorized to make application to the Bishop for the appointment of one of the graduates of the Theo. Seminary to this parish.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
12 July 1892
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount in Said Parish on Tuesday 12 July 1892
Present Jas. J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Geo. D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
Thos. H. Becker
Hugh Nelson
Geo. D. Peters Junior Warden presided.
It is decided that this Vestry will pay to Mr Austin B. Chinn, a Student of the Theological Seminary of Virginia, one hundred dollars for his services in this Parish during the present Summer, and will also pay his board during the time he is here.
It is therefore ordered that, for this purpose, George D. Peters do, as soon as practicable, collect from congregations in this parish, the sum of one hundred and twenty four dollars.
23 August 1892
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount in Said Parish on the 23rd August 1892
Present James J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Geo. D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
Geo. D. Peters, Junior Warden, presided.
It is ordered that this Vestry Make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of the Diocese of Virginia, for an appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars for one Year, for the Support of a Rector of this parish, when one is obtained and begins work in the Parish. And this Vestry pledge themselves to pay such Rector five hundred dollars for the Same time
Mrs May Louisa Darnall(née Hairston) a Communicant in regular standing in this Parish, having removed from this Parish, and desiring to be enrolled as a Communicant of Christ Church Mt Olivet Parish, Certificate of regular Standing in this Parish is granted her
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
A form notification of grant is appended.
6 Sept. 1892
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish in(sic) the 6th September 1892.
Present James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Edward W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
Geo. D. Peters, Junior Warden presiding:
Mr Alexander Barr, a Lay Reader licensed by the Bishop of this Diocese is invidted to take up his abode in this parish and to do all things therein which a Lay Reader may lawfully do, this Vestry pledging themselves to pay to Mr Barr five hundred dollars a year and to allow him to use and occupy the Rectory belonging to this Parish. And this Vestry further pledge themselves to endeavor to secure an appropriation by the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of this Diocese of two hundred and fifty dollars a year for Mr Barr.
It is ordered that the Register (sic) communicate these proceedings to Mr Barr.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
Persuant to the invitation set forth in the proceedings of the Vestry of the 6th Sep 1892, and the acceptance thereof, shown in the letter here to annexed, Mr William A. Barr came into and commenced work in Franklin Parish, on 15th September 1892.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
Martinsville, Va. Sep 8, 1892
Judge Hugh Nelson,
Rocky Mt. Va-
Dear Sir:
Your communication of the 7th instant, on behalf of the vestry of Franklin Parish, inviting me to take charge of the parish as lay reader, has been received_
In reply, let me say that I accept the invitation without hesitation, as all the circumstances conspire to make me feel that in so doing I am obedient to the Divine call_
I will come to you & begin my work as soon as may be practicable & I can but hope & believe that both you & I will be blessed through the arrangement and that it will result in advancing, to some degree, the Kingdom of our common Lord_
Yours very faithfully,
W. A. Barr
3 June 1893
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in said parish on the 3rd day of june 1893
Present James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
George D. Peters, Junior Warden, presiding:
William A. Barr is elected Lay Delegate, and Peter Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate to represent this Parish in the next Council of this Diocese.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
4 December 1893
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia was held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on Monday, 4th Dec'r 1893.
Present James J. Carper
George D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
P. H. Dillard
Hugh Nelson
Geo. D. Peters Junior Warden presided.
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of this Diocese, for an appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars, for the support of Rev Wm A. Barr, Lay Reader and Preacher in this Parish, for one year, from the 1st day of December 1893, And this Vestry pledge themselves to pay Mr Barr five hundred dollars for the same time.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
26 March 1894
A meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, was held in Trinity Church in said Parish, on Monday in Easter Week, 26th March 1894.
The Rev W. A. Barr presided and George D. Peters acted as Secretary.
It was Ordered that the vestry of this parish shall hereafter consist of twelve persons, and thereupon the following persons were elected Vestrymen of the Parish, Namely Peter Saunders, James J. Carper, George H. T. Greer, George D. Peters, Edward W. Saunders, Thomas H. Becker, Peter H. Dillard, John P. Lee, William D. Saunders, Joseph Sigmon, John R. Guerrant, and Hugh Nelson
Geo. D. Peters
Secretary
4 May 1894
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Trinity Church in said Parish on Friday, 4th May 1894
Present James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
Thos. H. Becker
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
George D. Peters, Junior Warden, presiding:
William A. Barr is elected Lay Delegate, and Peter Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate, to represent this Parish in the next Council of this Diocese
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
31 Dec. 1894
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount in Said Parish, on Monday, 31 Dec. 1894.
Present James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
Edward W. Saunders
Thomas H. Becker
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of this Diocese, for an appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars, for the Support of Rev Wm. A. Barr, Lay Reader and Preacher, in this Parish for one year from the 1st day of December 1894.
And this Vestry pledge themselves to pay Mr Barr five hundred dollars for the same time. Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
28 May 1895
A meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia was held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on the 28th May 1895.
Present Rev Wm A. Barr
Peter Saunders
James J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Geo. D. Peters
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
Joseph P. Sigmon
Hugh Nelson
Wm D. Daunders was elected Lay Delegate, and John P. Lee, Alternate Lay Delegate, to represent this parish in the next Council of this Diocese.
On Motion it is resolved that this Vestry favors the establishment of a Diocesan Mortuary Fund in this Diocese, provided the Vestries of the several Parishes or Churches are not to be held bound for the payment of the contemplated assessment. And the Delegate who shall represent this parish, in the next Council of this Diocese, is requested to act according to this resolution.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
24 June 1895
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on Monday the 24h day of June 1895:
Present George D. Peters
James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
Edward W. Saunders
Joseph P. Sigmon
Hugh Nelson
Peter H. Dillard
George D. Peters, Junior Warden, presiding.
On the motion of James J. Carper, the Rev William Alexander Barr is elected Rector of this Parish to take effect upon his Ordination to the Priesthood in the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the Diocese of Southern Virginia.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
Rocky Mt. Va. Sep. 13, 1895
Hugh Nelson, Esq.
Registrar of Franklin Parish
Dear Sir:
After earnest and prayerful consideration, I have concluded it to be my duty to accept the call recently tendered me by the vestry of St. Paul's Church, Suffolk, to become their rector_
Accordingly, I hereby offer my resignation as Rector of this parish, to take effect after the second Tuesday in October. Will you kindly lay it before the Vestry for their action, at your convenience.
I offer this resignation this early in order that the vestry may take steps at once to secure a minister to take up the work
atin this parish. And such steps I fervently hope they will take_ To this end I promise them my cordial co öperation_In offering this resignation, I say nothing, in detail, of the reasons for my action, because it is my purpose to set forth these reasons before the whole congregation on Tuesday morning, for I feel that the whole parish is entitled to know them_
Faithfully Yours,
W. A. Barr
30th Sep. 1895
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish
Present Rev Wm A. Barr
James J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Ed. W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
The Resignation of the Rectorship of this Parish by the Rev William A. Barr, to take effect after the second Sunday in October next, being placed before the Vestry:
On the Motion of J. J. Carper the resignation is accepted, and E. W. Saunders, J. P. Lee and Hugh Nelson are directed to prepare suitable resolutions for the action of this Vestry, and report the same so a future meeting.
The Register (sic) of the Vestry is directed to invite the Rev Austin B Chinn to become Rector of this parish, and to pledge this Vestry to Mr Chinn, for four hundred($400.) dollars a year.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
13 January 1896
At a Meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County in said Parish, on Monday, 13th Jany, 1896.
Present James J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Geo D. Peters
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
George D. Peters, Junior Warden, presiding:
It is ordered that this Vestry make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society of the Diocese of Southern Virginia for an appropriation of three hundred dollars for one year, for the Support of a Rector of this Parish, when one is obtained and begins work in the Parish. And this Vestry pledge themselves to pay such Rector four hundred($400.) dollars for the same time.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
9 June 1896
At a Meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, on the 9th June 1896
Present James J. Carper
George H. T. Greer
George D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
George D. Peters Junior Warden presiding.
John P. Lee is elected Lay Delegate, and Edward W. Saunders, Alternate Lay Delegate, to represent this Parish in the next Council of the Diocese of Southern Virginia, to meet in Wytheville, on the 11 June 1896
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
15 June 1896
At a Meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on 15th June 1896
Present James J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Ed. W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
Geo. D. Peters, Junior Warden presiding:
It is ordered that the Register (sic) be directed to invite the Rev Stephn O. Southall to become the Rector of this Parish, and to pledge this Vestry to him for four hundred dollars a year
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
Amelia Co Va
July 16 1896
Hugh Nelson Esq
Com: of Vestry
My Dear Sir:
After the proper consideration, I am glad to announce my ….. to accept the call to Franklin Parish, extended this next year. That is, provided the vestry is willing to wait for me till Sept the first. I find I cannot come until then. I hope the vestry feel free to act
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on Thursday, 6th May 1897.
Present Rev. Stephen O. Southall Rector
James J. Carper
Geo. H. T. Greer
Geo. D. Peters
Ed. W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
George T. Horne is elected a Member of this Vestry, in the place of Thomas H. Becker, removed from the Parish.
Esom Slone is elected a member of this Vestry, in the place of William D. Saunders removed from the Parish
John P. Lee is Elected Lay Delegate, and Ed. W. Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate to represent this Parish in the Next Council of this Diocese, to meet in Portsmouth on 10th June 1897.
Hugh Nelson
Registrar
6th Dec 1897
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on Monday the 6th Dec 1897
Present Rev. Stephen O. Southall
James J. Carper
Peter Saunders
Edward W. Saunders
Peter H. Dillard
John P. Lee
George T. Horne
Hugh Nelson
Crockett S. Greer is elected a Member of this Vestry, in the place of George H. T. Greer, removed from the Parish.
The Ladies of this Parish are authorized to have a Well dug on the Rectory lot, they paying for the same.
John P. Lee is directed to have the front Steps to the Rectory Building repaired, and to collect from the members of the Congregation of Trinity Church, an amount Sufficient to pay for the Same.
Stephen O. Southall, John P. Lee, and George T. Horne are appointed a Committee to assit the ladies of this Parish in repairing the roof of Trinity Church, in this Parish.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
25th May 1898
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on the 25th May 1898.
Present Rev. Stephen O. Southall
George D. Peters
Peter H. Dillard
Ed. W. Saunders
John P. Lee
George T. Horne
Crockett S. Greer
Hugh Nelson
Peter Saunders is elected Lay Delegate, and John P. Lee, Alternate Lay Delegate, to represent this Parish in the next Council of this Diocese.
It is ordered that this Vestry Make application to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Missionary Society, of this Diocese of Southern Virginia, for an appropriation of three hundred dollars, for the Support of the Rector of this parish, for one Year, from the 1st day of June 1898. And this Vestry pledge themselves to pay the said Rector three hundred dollars for the same time.
It is Ordered that the Treasurer of this Vestry make earnest application to the Subscribers to the Rectors Salary to pay up their arrearages as soon as possible.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
16 April 1900
At a meeting of the parishioners of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Trinity Church, in Rocky Mount in Said Parish, on Monday in Easter Week, 16th April 1900, Rev Stephen O. Southall presiding, and John P. Lee acting as Secretary
It was ordered that the Vestry of this Parish hereafter consist of Nine persons.
Mrs John P. Lee, Joseph P. Sigmon, and George T. Horne were appointed to Superintend the Election of Such Vestry, and the Meeting proceeding to Elect a Vestry, Peter Saunders, Esom Slone, Joseph P. Sigmon, Peter H. Dillard, Edward W. Saunders, Crockett S. Greer, George T. Horne, John P. Lee, and Hugh Nelson were Elected to compose such Vestry
16 April 1900
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Trinity Church, in said Parish, 16th April 1900
Present Rev Stephen O. Southall
Peter Saunders
Joseph P. Sigmon
Peter H. Dillard
Edward W. Saunders
George T. Horne
John P. Lee
Peter Saunders was elected Senior Warden, George T. Horne Junior Warden, Edward W Saunders Treasurer, John P. Lee Assistant Treasurer, and Hugh Nelson Register of this Vestry.
John P. Lee was elected Lay Delegate, and Edward W. Saunders Alternate Lay Delegate, to represent this Parish in the Next Council of this Diocese.
14 May 1900
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish on 14th May 1900
Present Edward W. Saunders
Crockett S. Greer
George T. Horne
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
George T. Horne Junior Warden presiding.
It is resolved that the Vestry Will accept the proposition of the Rev Stephen O. Southall to take one hundred and thirty dollars in full Satisfaction of amount owing to him for Salary as Rector of this Parish to 1st April 1900, and the Vestry will See to it, that this amount is paid to him.
It is Resolved that from and after the 1st day of June 1900, this Parish cannot pay more than three hundred dollars a year to the Rector of the Parish
Resolved that this Vestry will have regular Monthly Meetings on the Tuesday after the third Sunday in each Month, at Eight Oclock, P.M.
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
31 May 1901
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia
Present George T. Horne
Peter H. Dillard
Edward W. Saunders
John P. Lee
Hugh Nelson
George T. Horne, Junior Warden presiding,
The Resignation in writing of the Rectorship of this Parish by the Rev Stephen O. Southall, to take effect on the 1st day of July 1901 being placed before the Vestry, On the Motion of Edward W. Saunders, the following is Ordered to be entered in the Vestry Book:
"Whereas we have Received with"
"regret that the Rev Stephen O. Southall"
"under a profound Sense of"
"duty, and believing that a larger"
"field of usefulness awaits him"
"elsewhere, has accepted a Call to"
"another Parish; Now therefore"
Be it resolved that having learned to know and to love our Pastor under the intimate associations formed during his years of service in our midst, we sever our relations with him with profound reluctance, regretting the Necessity for the sundering of the ties which have united us, but recognizing that he would not have left us except under a sense of sacred and solemn duty, Our love and affection will follow him in his new parish, and We Wish him God-Speed in his Work therein
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
6th May 1902
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on 6th May 1902
Present George T. Horne
Crockett S. Greer
John P. Lee
Edward W. Saunders
Hugh Nelson
George T. Horne Junior Warden presiding.
Edward W. Saunders is appointed Lay Delegate, and George T. Horne is appointed Alternate Lay Delegate to represent this Parish in the next Council of this Diocese.
On the Motion of Edward W. Saunders the Rev William T. Roberts is elected Rector of this Parish
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)
5th July 1902
At a meeting of the Vestry of Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Virginia, held in Rocky Mount, in said Parish, on 5th July 1902
Present Rev Wm T. Roberts
Peter H. Dillard
Ed. W. Saunders
John P. Lee
George T. Horne
Hugh Nelson
John P. Lee, Edward W. Saunders and George T. Horne were appointed a Committee to Solicit Subscriptions to the Rector's Salary.
On motion resolved that each Subscription be divided into monthly instalments, and each Subscriber be requested to give Notes of the Several instalments payable on the first Sunday in each Month
Hugh Nelson
Register (sic)