Boone's Creek Baptist Association

Powell's Valley Church - 1882

Transcribed by Sherri from images donated by Joy Fisher from FHL Film #358487.

Located near Clay City in Powell Co. United with Boone's Creek Assn. in 1882 with 9 members, namely: James A. Fox and wife Mrs. Eva Fox; Judge Curtis Maston and wife Mrs. Nancy Maston; Benjamin Burgher and wife Mrs. Elizabeth Burgher; Miss Mollie E. Burgher and Rev. Shelby Todd Rev. J.J. Edwards was instrumental in gathering; he served as the first pastor. House dedicated May 30, 1886, free of debt. Rev. J. Dallas Simmons preached the dedicatory sermon. There were ten pastors that served, Rev. J.T. Turpin longer than any other. There were 82 members in 1899 and 186 in 1907. In 1908 a series of meetings by Rev. Turpin resulted in 53 additions. In 1909 a series of meetings resulted in 35 additions. After revision of the roll, there were 240 members. Pastors Year indicates the beginning of the pastorate: Name Year   Name Year J.J. Edwards 1882 J.T. Turpin 1899 Perry Hammond 1889 1916 Z.W. Pigg 1892 J.I. Wills 1913 1894 P.N. Taylor 1915 H.L. Watts 1893 1923 J.G. Parsons 1897 J.W. Richardson 1921 Thomas Hornsby 1898 Clerks Year indicated the year they began to serve: Name Year J.A. Fox 1883 James Potts 1891 J.B. Kimball 1892 Wm. Baker 1893 Miss Sallie Maston 1896 T.L. Patton 1899 Lewis Maston 1900 F.C. Button 1901 Reuben Tipton 1902 John Sewell 1906 W.R. Burgher 1908 W.E. Barnes 1910 J.A. Sewal 1923 In 1923 there were only 15 members. Powell's Valley entertained the Assn. in 1891, 1901 and 1912.   Back   Next

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