Providence Primitive Baptist Church Records, CHR.5088
Abstract
Elim Church (Regular Baptist) in Powells Point, North Carolina was formed in the early 1800s from members of Coinjock Church. Elim became a member of the Kehukee Baptist Association in 1831, having previously been associated with the Chowan Baptist Association. Eight members of Elim Church who lived on the "North Banks" across the sound from Powells Point asked for a letter of dismission for the purpose of starting a new church. The request was granted, and on 26 August 1854 a new church, Providence Church, was established at Kitty Hawk. The Providence Primitive Baptist Records, 1830-2001, contains correspondence, ledger books, newspaper clippings, and session books from Elim and Providence Primitive Baptist churches.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Providence Primitive Baptist Church Records
- Call Number
- CHR.5088
- Creator
- Providence Baptist Church (Currituck County, N.C.)
- Date
- 1830-2001
- Extent
- 0.800 cubic feet
- Language
- English
- Repository
- Outer Banks History Center
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
Available for research.
Use Restrictions
Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], CHR.5088, Providence Primitive Baptist Church Records, Outer Banks History Center, Manteo, N.C., U.S.A.
Collection Overview
This collection contains correspondence, ledger books, newspaper clippings, and session books from Elim and Providence Primitive Baptist churches. The ledger books provide a wealth of information regarding the church. The ledgers contain membership lists, clerk and deacon lists, records of the quarterly and monthly meetings, information regarding the church history, rules of decorum, the faith of the church, as well as membership death records. The ledgers are very fragile and the ink is faded in some areas.
Historical Note
Elim Church (Regular Baptist) in Powells Point, North Carolina was formed in the early 1800s from members of Coinjock Church. Elim became a member of the Kehukee Baptist Association in 1831, having previously been associated with the Chowan Baptist Association. Eight members of Elim Church who lived on the "North Banks" across the sound from Powell's Point asked for a letter of dismission for the purpose of starting a new church. The request was granted, and on 26 August 1854 a new church, Providence Church, was established at Kitty Hawk.
Contents of the Collection
1. Correspondence
2. Kehukee Primitive Baptist Church Annual Session Books, 1966-2001
3. Newspaper Clippings
4. Meeting and Conference Notes, Providence Baptist Church
5. Ledgers, 1830-2001
Subject Headings
Acquisitions Information
This collection was donated by Gary L. Perry in 2003.