Cane Creek Monthly Meeting minutes 1751-1774

The 7^th day of 10^th month 1751. [7 Dec 1751] Then friends met together at Cane Creek meeting house in order to hold their monthly meeting of Business. According to direction of the Quarterly Meeting held at Little River in the county of Paquotank, A minut of which follows:

Whereas friends Inhabiting on Cane Creek Requested of this meeting A monthly meeting settled amongst them which motion was Refered to this meeting. And now several friends from them parts appeared at this meeting and acquainted friends That there are upwards of Thirty families of Friends setled in them parts, and continues their former Request, Which upon consideration this meeting grants their Request. And leaves them to their liberty to settle said Monthly meeting in the most convenient place amongst the Body.

Signed on behalf of said meeting} Joseph Ratclif Clerk

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 7^th day of the 10^th month 1751. [7 Dec 1751]

The representatives being called appeared.

Friends of New Garden belonging to this monthly meeting Requests the priviledge of holding a meeting for worship on first days at that place and after a time of consideration on the matter grants said request until further order.

John Powel produced a certificate from Buckongham in the county of Bucks in Pensylvania dated the 4^th day of the 2^nd mo 1748 which was accepted.

Martha Hiatt produced a certificate from Hopewell monthly monthly meeting in Virginia for herself and children dated the 5^th day of the 6^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

John Hiatt produced a certificate to this meeting dated the 5^th day of the 6^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

This meeting appoints John Wright and Anthony Chamness overseers for Cane Creek particular meeting till further orders.

Joseph Doan produced a certificate from the monthly Meeting of Buckinghma in Pensylvania which was accepted.

Robert Summers produced a certificate for himself Wife and children from the monthly meeting of Fairfax on Virginia dated the 2^nd day of the 2^nd mo 1751 Which was accepted.

Simon Dixon produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Newark in Kennet Pensylvania dated the 7^th day of the 7^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

Aaron Jones produced a certificate from Hopewell mo meeting date the 5^th day of the 6^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

Henry Ballinger produced a certificate for himself wife & Children from Fairfax mo meet in Virginia dated the 31^st day of the 6^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

William Reynolds produced a certificate from East Nottingham for himself wife and children dated the 20^th day of the 2^nd mo 1751 Which was accepted.

Elizabeth Vestal with her two sons William & Thomas produced certificates from Hopewel mo meet dated the 1^st day of the 2^nd mo 1751 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 4^th day of 11^th mo 1751. [4 Jan 1752]

The representatives being called appeared and informed this meeting no business offers.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 1^st day of the 12^th mo 1751. [1 Feb 1752]

The representatives being called appeared.

Cane Creek Preparitive meeting Enters a complaint against James Vestal for accomplishing marriage to a woman not of Our society by the assistance of a Justice. Likewise for taking strong drink to excess. This meeting therefore appoints Thomas Branson and Anthony Chamness to labour with him on that account and report their care to next meeting.

Friends of New Garden requests the priviledge of holding A Preparitive meeting amongst themselves which this meeting upon consideration grants them accordingly.

This meeting by request of friends of New Garden Agrees to hold this monthly meeting circular at this place and N. G.

Isaac Jackson produced a certificate for himself wife and children from New Garden mo meet in Pensylvania dated the 27^th day of the ___ mo 1751 Which was accepted.

Richard Henderson produced a certificate from Camp Creek mo meeting in Virginia dates the 21^st day of the 7^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held at New Garden the 7^th day of the 3^rd mo 1752.

The representatives being called appeared.

John Hiatt and Sarah Hodgins both of New Garden appeared at this meeting and declared their intentions of Marriage with each other. This meeting therefore appoints Thomas Beals and Thomas Hunt to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and what else may be needful and report to next meeting.

Benjamin Beeson produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Hopewel in Virginia for himself wife and children which was accepted.

William Beeson also produced one from the same place and for his wife and children dated the 6^th day of 3^rd mo 1751 Which was accepted.

New Garden prparitive meeting appoints Henry Ballinger and Thomas Hunt overseers for that particular meeting which this meeting unites in.

Cane Creek Preparitive meeting informs this that Jonathan Williams Hath been guilty of using bad language. This meeting therefore appoints Henry Ballinger and Thomas Beals to visit him on the occasion in order to convince his mind of the evil of such conduct and report their care to next meet.

Mordecai Mendenhall produced a certificate from the monthly Meeting of Hoewel in Virginia for himself wife and children dated the 6^th day of the 3^rd mo 1751 which was accepted.

Joseph and Benjamin Ruddock likewise produced certificates from the monthly meeting of Warrington in Pensylvania dated the 21^st day of the 7^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

Eleazer Hunt produced a certificate from the monthly meet of Fairfax dated the 26^th of 8^th mo 1751 which was Excepted.

Elinor Edwards produced a certificate from Hopewel mo meet for herself and children dated the 6^th of 3^rd mo 1751 which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 4^th day of 4^th mo 1752.

The representatives being call’d appeared.

John Hiatt and Sarah Hudgins appeared here and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with other. The enquirers report they found nothing to hinder their proceedings. They are therefore left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and appoints Thomas Beals and Thomas Hunt to attend said marriage and return the certificate with account of their care to next meet.

The friends appointed last meeting to labour with Jonathan Williams report they have complyed therewith, and he appeared at this meeting and offered a paper of condemnation for his misconduct, which was received as satisfaction.

James Taylor produced a certificate from the monthly monthly meeting of Exeter in Pensylvania Bearing date the 29^th of 10^th mo’th 1748 which was received.

Robert Taylor also produced a certificate from the same place dated the 26^th of 11^th mo 1748 which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held at Newgarden the 2^nd day of the 5^th mo’th 1752.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of John Hiatt report it was orderly accomplished and have returned the certificate.

Jonathan Harrold produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Hoewel in Virginia bearing date the 2^nd of 7^th mo’th 1751 which was accepted.

William Baldwin produced a certificate from the same place dated the 2^nd of 8^th mo’th 1749 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 6^th of 6^th mo’th 1752.

The representatives being called appeared.

Thomas Wilkison produced a certificate from the monthly Meeting of Antrim in Ireland dated the 25^th of 2^nd mo’th 1741 [1747?] accepted.

Benjamin Clark also produced one from the monthly meet of Camp Creek Virginia Bearing date the 15thof 12^th mo’th 1752 accepted.

Benjamin Moorman Likewise produced one from the mo meet held at same place Bearing date the 18^th of 11^th mo 1751 accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Newgarden the 4^th of the 7^th mo’th 1752.

The representatives being called appeared.

Cane Creek preparative meeting informs this that Rachel Wright Request a certificate to travel in the Service of Truth to the lower parts of Virginia. Henry Mayner and Thomas Thornton are appointed to enquire into the unity of friends here with her visit and nothing obstruct, prepare a certificate suiting the occasion and produce it to next meeting for approbation.

Likewise Hannah Ballinger requests a certificate in order to accompany Rachel Wright in the same Service. Benjamin and William Beeson are appointed to Enquire and if no objection prepare one and produce to next meet.

Also that Abigail Pike requests a certificate to visit the Meetings in the same Service in Virginia & Maryland. Henry Mayner and Thomas Thornton are appointed to enquire and no objection prepare one and produce it to next meeting for approbation.

William Hiatt produced a certificate from the mo meet of Hopewel in Virginia Bearing date the 2^nd of the 7^th mo 1751 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek the 1^st of 8^th month 1751.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to prepare certificates for Rachel Wright, Hannah Ballinger and Abigail Pike have produced them which was approved of and Signed on behalf of this meeting.

The friends appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting are John Wright and David Reynolds.

John Mills produced a certificate from a monthly of Hopewel at Opeckan Bearing date the 1^st of 6^th mo 1752 Which was accepted.

Able Knight also produced one from the same place bearing the same date which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 9^th mo 1752 at newgarden.

The representatives being called appeared.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek the 7^th of 10^th mo 1752.

The representatives being called appeared.

At a monthly meeting held at Newgarden the 4^th of 11^th mo 1752.

Then representatives being called appeared.

Eleazer Hunt and Cathrine Cox appeared at this meeting and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Henry Ballinger and Thomas Belas are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and what else may be needful and report their care to next meeting.

Newgarden Preparitive meeting informs that it recommends Walter Matthews and John Hodson worthy to be received into membership with us with which this meeting unites and Receives them members accordingly.

William Hunt produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of of Hopewel in Virginia Bearing date the 1^st of 6^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

Thomas Thornbrugh also produced one from the same place dated the 6^th of 7^th mo 1752 Which was accepted.

William Thornbrugh produced one from the same place and date which was also accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 2^nd of 12^th mo 1752.

The representatives being called appeared.

Elezar Hunt and Cathrine Cox appeared and declared they continued their Intentions of marriage with each other and the unqiorers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings. They are therefore left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and appoints Anthony Chamness and Charles Davis to attend said marriage and Return the certificate with account of their care to next meeting.

William Marshill produced a certificate from New Garden monthly Meeting in Pensylvania dated the 16^th of 5^th mo 1749 which was accepted.

Edward Matthews produced a certificate from Fairfax monthly meet in Monoquacy dated the 30^th of 9^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

Richard Sidwel produced one from the mo meet of East nottingham in Pensylvania dated the 18^th of 7^th mo 1752 which was accepted also.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 6^th of 1^st mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

David Edwards and Hannah Ballinger appeared at this meet and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Eleazer Hunt and William Beason are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and what else may be neeful and report their care to next meeting.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Eleazer Hunt and Cathrine Cox report it was orderly accomplished and returned the certificate.

Cane Creek preparitive meeting informs this that friends Inhabitting on the waters of Rockey River requests to hold a meeting amongst themselves on the fourth dat of each week, which this meeting grants til further orders.

Hannah Ballinger and Rachel Wright Informs that they find drawings on their minds to Visist the meetings of friends on Cape Fear river which this meeting unties with.

John Hoggatt produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Camp Creek in Louisa county the 18^th of 11^th mo 1752 accepted.

Peter Dillon produced one from the monthly meeting of Hopewel in Virginia dated the 18^th of 9^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

William Matthews produced one also from the monthly meeting held at Fairfax dated the 25^th of 11^th mo 1752 accepted.

Daniel Dillon produced one likewise from the monthly Meeting of Hopewel dated the 18^th of 9^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

Bowater Beals produced one also from the monthly meet of Fairfax in Montgomery county dated the 25^th of 7^th mo 1752 accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 3^rd of the 2^nd mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

David Edwards and Hannah Ballinger appeared here and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each other and the enquirers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings they are therefore left to their liberty to accomplish their marrigage orderly and Richard Williams and Thomas Thornbrugh are appointed to attend said marriage and return the certificate with acct of their care to next meeting.

John Pownal requests a certificate to carvers creek on waters of Cape Fear to be Joyned a member to that monthly meeting. Henry Mayner and Joseph Wells are appointed to enquire concerning his conduct and settlement of affairs and if nother obstruct produce one for him to next meeting.

Benjamin Clark requests a certificate to the monthly meeting of Camp Creek in Virginia in order to be Joyned a member thereto. John Wright and William Matthews are appointed to enquire and if nothing obstruct produce one to next meeting for approbation.

Jeremiah Piggott produced a certificate from the monthly meet of East Nottingham Pensylvania dated the 21^st of 10^th mo 1752 which was rec’d.

William Cox produced one also from the monthly meeting of Newark in Kennet Pensylvania dated the 4^th of 7^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

John Doan produced one Likewise from the monthly meeting of Buckingham in Pensylvania dated the 6^th of 11^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

Thomas Carr produced one also from the monthly meeting of Gunpowder in Maryland dated the 5thof 12^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

Matthew Ozbun produced one also from the monthly meeting of Warrington Pensylvania dated the 10^th of 9^th mo 1752 which was accepted.

[Note: The minutes do not have any sort of entry for a meeting on 3^rd of 3^rd mo 1753, but there is an entry of that date in the Women’s Minutes, so there appears to be a transcription error of some kind.]

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 7^th of the 4^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of David Edwards and Hannah Ballinger report it was orderly accomplished & returned the certificate.

The friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Benjamin Clark have produced one which was approved of and Signed on behalf of this meeting.

William Hoggatt produced a certificate from Camp Creek mo meeting Bearing date the 20^th of 1^st mo 1753 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek the 5^th of 5^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek the 2^nd of 6^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

Simon Dixon produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Newark in Pensylvania for himself and wife Elizabeth which was rec’d.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 7^th of 7^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

Newgarden Preparitive meeting informs that it recommends Oliver Matthews as one worthy to be received into unity with us with which this meeting unites and receives him a member accordingly.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 4^th of 8^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

William Hunt and Sarah Mills both of New Garden Appeared here and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Thomas Thornbrugh and Richard Williams are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and what else may be needful and report their care to next meeting.

John Moorman produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Camp Creek dated the 20^th of 4^th mo 1753 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 1^st of 9^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

William Hunt and Sarah Mills appeared here and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with other and the enquirers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings, they are left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly. Richard Williams and William Beeson are appointed to see the accomplishment thereof and return the certificate with account of their care to next meeting.

Thomas, John, Hurr and Henry Mills produced certificates from Hopewel monthly meeting dated the 7^th of 5^th mo 1753 Which were accepted.

John Jones also produced a certificate from the Same place dated the 1^st of 7^th mo 1753 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 6^th of 10^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed last meeting to attend the marriage of William Hunt and Sarah Mills report it was orderly accomplished.

Cane Creek preparitive meeting recommends William Nelson and David Mote worthy to be received into mership with us with which this meeting unites and receives them members accordingly.

Thomas Lindly produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Newgarden in Pensylvania which was accepted.

Solomon and Thomas Cox produced certificates from the mo meeting of Newark in Kennet dated the 5^th of 5^th mo 1753 which was rec’d.

Richard Jones produced a certificate from the mo meet of Hopewel Dated the 4^th of 6^th mo’th 1753 Which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held at New Garden the 4^th of the 11^th mo 1753.

The representatives being called appeared.

New Garden preparitive meeting informs that friends of Deep River request to hold a meeting for worship amongst themselves, Every other fifth day in each month at the house of Thomas Mills with which this meeting agrees and Indulges untill further orders.

Mordecai Mendenhall and Walter Thornbrugh requests the priviledge of holding a meeting for worship every second first day in each month at that place which upon consideration this meeting indulges until further orders.

Ruth Brown with Son Samuel Brown produced a certificate from the mo meet of Hopewel dated the 6^th of 8^th mo 1753 which were accepted.

Thomas Brown produced a certificate from the same place and same date which was also accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek the 1^st of 12^th mo 1753.

The Representatives being called appeared.

No business.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held at New Garden the 5^th of 1^st mo 1754.

The Representatives being called appeared.

William Hiatt and Susannah Hodgin both of New Garden appeared at this meeting and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Thomas Thornbrugh is appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and what elce may be needful and report his care to next meeting.

New Garden preparitive meeting informs this that George Hodson and Robert Lamb requests to be joyned to friends they having unity with them which this meeting agrees with and receives them as members accordingly.

Likewise informs that they make choice of Hurr Mills and William Beeson for Elders with which this meeting unites.

Israel Guant produced a certificate for himself from Burlington mo meet dated 3^rd of 7^th mo 1753 which was accepted.

Zebulon Guant also produced one from the place and same date which was accepted.

Matthew and William Ozbun produced certificates from the mo meet of Warrington in Pensylvania dated the 4^th of 6^th mo 1753 accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at ane Creek the 2^nd of 2^nd mo 1754.

The Representatives being called appeared.

William Hiatt and Susanah Hodson appeared at this meeting and declared their intentions of marriage with each other it being the Second time and the enquirers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings they are left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and Thomas Thornbrugh and Eleazer Hunt are appointed to attend said marriage and return the certificate with account of their care to next meeting.

Cane Creek preparitive meeting informs that friends inhabiting at Enoe Requests the priviledge of holding a meeting for worship amongst themselves on the fourth day of each week which upon consideration this meeting grants.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held at New Garden the 2^nd of the 3^rd mo 1754.

The Representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of William Hiatt and Susannah Hodson report it was orderly accomplished.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 6^th of 4^th mo 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

Cane Creek preparitive meeting informs that Edward and William Matthews request Certificates to Fairfax monthly meeting in to be Joyned as members thereto. John Wright and John Jones are appointed to enquire and if no objection prepare a certificate including both and produce to next meeting.

Likewise informs that they recommend David Mires as worthy to be received into membership with us with which this meet unites and receives him a member accordingly.

New Garden preparitive meeting informs that friends are desirous to recommend William Hunt as a minister to the meeting of ministers and Elders held at Pasquotank with which this meeting unites so far as to appoint William Beeson and Hurr Mills to make the necessary occasion and produce it to next meeting for approbation.

Cane Creek preparitive meeting informs that friends inhabiting on the waters of Rockey River requests to have a meeting of worship amongst them on the first day of the week after our monthly meeting which this meeting grants untill further orders.

Hermand Cox produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Fairfax in Virginia which was accepted.

John Standfield produced a certificate from the monthly Meeting of Newark dated the 6^th of 10^th mo 1753 which was accepted.

John Lambert produced a certificate from the mo meeting of Newark which was also accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held at New Garden the 4^th of 5^th 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Wm Hunt if no objections have produced a certificate in order to recommend him to the meeting of Ministers and Elders which was approved of an signed.

Cane Creek preparitive meeting Enters a complaint against Thomas Wilkisson for being guilty of lying, a cheat and a sower of discord amongst his neighbours. This meeting therefore agrees to testifie against him and his disorderly conduct. Thomas Beans[?] and Jeremiah Reynolds are appointed to draw a testimony agains him and produce it to next meeting.

New Garden preparitice meeting recommends John Reed Jr worthy to be a member with us with which this meeting unites and receives him a member accordingly.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 1^st of 6^th mo 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to prepare a testimony against Thomas Wilkisson have produced on which was approved of signed.

Moses Embra produced a certificate dated the 26^th of 7^th mo 1753.

At a monthly meeting of cane creek held at New Garden the 6^th of 7^th mo 1754.

The Representatives being called appeared.

John Hodgins and Mary Mills both of New Garden appeared here and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Thomas Beals and Thomas Hunt are therefore appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation in relation to marriage with others and what else may be needful and report their care to next meeting.

Thomas Vestal of New Garden and Elizabeth Davis of Cane Creek appeared here and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Henry Mills and Jonathan Williams are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and what may be needful and report their care to next meeting.

The friends appointed to prepare a certificate for William and Edward Matthews have produced one which was approved and signed.

It appears that friends of New Garden has obtained the priveledge of holding amongst themselves a monthly meeting. This meeting therefore circulates no longer.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek the 3^rd of 8^th mo 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

Thomas Vestal and Elizabeth Davies appeared here and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each other and the enquirers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings. They are therefore left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and John Wright and Henry Mayner are appointed to attend said marriage and return the certificate with account of their care to next meeting.

The preparitive meeting informs that James Crawford is worthy to be received into membership with us with which this meeting unites and receives him a member accordingly.

John Burney produced a certificate from Falling creek monthly meet dated the 6^th of 5^th mo 1754 which was accepted.

Joseph Buckingham produced one also from the monthly meeting of Newark in Pensylvania which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at cane creek meeting house the 7^th of 9^th mo 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

The preparitive meeting complains of John Lamber for accomplishing marriage out of unity to a woman which not a member with us her being timely precautioned. This meeting agrees to minut him no member of our Society untill he suitably condemn his out goings.

Also complains of David Maris in that he has been guilty of taking the office of a Lieutenant. John Wright and Henry Mayner are appointed to Labour with him in order to convince his mind of the inconsistency of such proceedings and except they find him in a situation to condemn his so acting prepare a testimony against him and produce it to next meeting.

At a monthly meeting held at cane creek the 5^th of 10^th mo 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to labour with David Maris have produced a testimony against him which was approved of and signed.

Thomas Wiley produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of New Garden in Pensylvania which was accepted.

Benjamin Piggott produced a certificate from the mo meet of East Nottingham dated the 17^th of 8^th mo 1754 which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at cane creek the 2^nd of 11^th no 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

Joseph Buckingham and Margery Piggott appeared at this meeting and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Thoams Thornton and John Pike[?] are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative too marriage with others and what else may appear needful and report their care to next meeting.

Joseph Maddock produced a certificate from Newark mo meeting for himself and family as also for his apprentice John Frasier dated the 3^rd of 8^th mo 1754 which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at cane creek the 7^th of 12 no 1754.

The representatives being called appeared.

Joseph Buckingham and Margery Piggott appeared here and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each and the enquirers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings, they are therefore left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and John Pike and Thomas Thornton are appointed to attend the marriage and return the certificate with an account of their care to next meeting.

Francis and Christopher Clark produced certificates from the monthly meeting of Camp Creek in Virginia as also Isom Hailey which were rec’d.

At a monthly meeting held at cane creek the 4^th of 1^st mo 1755.

The representatives being called appeared.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Joseph Buckingham and Margery Piggott report it was orderly accomplished and have returned the cert.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 1^st of 2^nd month 1755.

The representatives being called appeared.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 1^st of 3^rd month 1755.

The representatives being called appeared.

William Ellimore produced a certificate from Hopewell mo meet Which was accepted.

Francis Jones produced one from the mo meet of East nottingham in Pensylvania which was likewise accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 5^th of 4^th month 1755.

The representatives being called appeared.

Jeremiah Reynolds and Susannah Chamness appeared at this meet and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. John Wright and William Marshill are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and clearness relative to marriage with others and what else may appear needful and report to next meet.

Samuel Millhouse and Kathrine Jackson appeared here and declared their intentions of marriage with each other and the young man produced a certificate for that purpose.

William White produced a certificate from East Nottingham no meeting which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting of Cane Creek held the 3^rd of 5^th mo 1755.

The representatives being called appeared.

Jeremiah Reynolds and Susannah Chamness appeared and declared they continued their intentions of omarriage with each other. The enquirers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings, they are therefore left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly. John Wright and William Marshill are appointed to see the accomplishment thereor and return the certificate with account of their care to next meeting.

Samuel Milhouse and Kathrine Jackson appeared and declared they continued their intentions of marriage as usual. Joseph Wells and Jonathan Williams are appointed to attend said marriage and report to next meet.

Thomas Thornton obtains a certificate to the mo meet of Perquimans for settlement there.

Joseph Moony produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of the 6^th mo 1755.

Report was made to this meeting that Jeremiah Reynolds and Susan Chamness accomplished their marriage orderly.

Likewise that Samuel Milhouse and Kathrine Jackson accomplished their marriage orderly also.

At a monthly meeting held the 5ht of 7^th mo 1755.

Report was made to this meeting that Matthew Ozbun and Mary Reynolds accomplished their marriage orderly.

Thomas Vestal produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 8^th mo 1755.

William Jay received into membership with us.

This meeting appoints Henry Mayner and Anthony Chamness to attend the Quarterly meeting ad report what may be given them in charge.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 9^th mo 1755.

The representatives being call’d as usual appeared.

William Cox and Juliatha Car laid their intentions of marriage before this meeting. Wherein the necessary care was taken as usual.

John Cox Senior produced a certificate which was accepted.

Friends of Pee Dee requests for a meeting of worship on first and week days whereon the customary care was Extended.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th day of 10^th mo 1755.

William Cox and Juliatha Car appeared and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each other. They are left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and friends took the necessary care therein.

George Matthews and Humphrey Williams produced certificates..

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 11^th mo 1755.

Representatives appeared.

Report was made to this meeting that Wm Cox and Juliatha Car accomp’d their marriage orderly.

The friends appointed on the 9^th mo last to visit frieds of Pee Dee Report that their request ought to be allowed for meeting on first and fourth days of each week which is permitted until further orders.

John Cox produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 12^th month 1755.

Henry Mayner and Jean Hoggatt appeared and declared their intentions of marriage with each other and friends took the necessary care therein.

Hermon Husband produced a certificate which was accepted.

William Elmore obtains a certificate to Fredericksburgh monthly meeting.

Jacob Youngblood received into unity after the needful care.

William Hailey produced a certificate which was accepted.

John Marshill also produced a certificate from Concord mo meet.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 1^st mo 1756.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 2^nd mo 1756.

Henry Mayner and Jean Hoggatt appeared and declared they continued their intentions of marriage they are left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and the usual care has been extended.

Benjamin Moorman and Luca Hailey appeared and declares their intentions of marriage with other and the meeting took the necessary care as usual.

Thomas Moorman received into unity after the necessary care.

At a monthly meeting held at cane creek meeting house the 6^th of 3^rd mo 1756,

The representatives being call’d appeared.

Benjamin Moorman and Luca Hailey appeared and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each other they are left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly and friends appointed as common.

Report was here made that Henry Mayner and Jean Hoggatt accomplished their marriage orderly.

William White and Kathrine Lindly appeared and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. John Pike and Joseph Wells are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and what else may be needful and report their care to next meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 4^th month 1756.

William White and Kathrine Lindly appeared and declared they continues their intentions of marriage orderly and the usual care was taken.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Benjamin Moorman and Luca Hailey report it was orderly accomplished and have returned the certificate.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 1^st day of the 5^th mo 1756.

The representatives being call’d app’d.

Report was here made that the marriage of William White & Cathrine Lindley was orderly accomplished.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th day of the 6^th mo 1756.

The representatives being call’d appeared.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of the 7^th mo 1756.

The representatives being call’d appeared.

Thomas Pugh produced a certificate which was accep’d.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th day of 8^th mo 1756.

Report was made to this meeting that the marriage of Thos Carr and Miriam Jones was orderly accomplished whose former procedure was according to custom.

John Williams received into membership.

Joel Brooks produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 9^th mo 1756

Report was made to this meeting that the marriage of James Jackson and Elizabeth Pearson was orderly accomplished whose former procedure was according to custom.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 10^th mo 1756

Report was made to this meeting that the marriage of Joel Brooks and Mary Wright was orderly accomplished who proceeded in the customary way.

James Davisson received into membership.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 11^th mo 1756.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of the 12^th mo 1756.

Report was made to this meeting that the marriage of John Davis and Ruth Dixon was orderly accomplished who proceeded in the customary way of friends.

At a monthly meeting meeting held the 1^st of 1^st mo 1757.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 2^nd mo 1757.

The representatives being call’d appeared.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th day of the 3^rd mo 1757.

George Matthews receives a certificate in order to visit friends meetings in Maryland and Pensylvania.

A Testimony produced against Mary Latta which was approved of.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of the 4^th month 1757.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th day of the 5^th month 1757.

Jonathan Reynolds receives a certificate to be joined to East Nottingham monthly meeting in Pensylvania.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th day of the 6^th month 1757.

Richard Moore produced a certificate which was accepted.

John Moore produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held at Cane Creek meeting house the 2^nd day of the 7^th mo’th 1757.

The representatives being called appeared.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th day of the 8^th mo 1757.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd day of the 9^th mo 1757.

Thomas Stubs produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st day of the 10^th mo 1757.

Thomas Stubs and Deborah Mattocks appeared at this meeting and declared their intentions of marriage with each other. Joseph Wells and Jeremiah Reynolds are appointed to enquire into the young mans life and conversation relative to marriage with others and else may be needful and report their care to next meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd day of the 11^th mo 1757.

Thomas Stubs and Deborah Maddocks appeared here and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each other and the enquirers report they found nothing to obstruct their proceedings. They are therefore left to their liberty to accomplish their marriage orderly. John Jones and Joseph Wells are appointed to see the accomplishment of said marriage and return the certificate with account of their care to next meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd day of the 12^th mo 1757.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Thomas Stubs and Deborah Maddock report it was orderly accomplished and have returned the certificate.

Cane Creek preparative meeting recommends and this meeting appoints John Pike for overseer in the place of Joseph Wells who requested to be released from that Service.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th day of the 1^st mo 1758.

Friends Inhabitting on the waters of Rockey River request the priviledge of holding a meeting for worship on every other first day except that first day after the monthly meeting at Cane Creek which this meeting grants untill further orders.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th day of 2^nd mo 1758.

William Lea received into membership by request.

Rachel Wright and Abigail Pike visits particular families.

Friends Inhabiting on the waters of Deep river request the priviledge of holding meetings on every first day which this meeting grants.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd day of the 3^rd mo 1758.

Samuel Cox produced a certificate which was accepted.

Also Robert Stuart for self and family and likewise his son Alex’r.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st day of 4^th mo 1758.

Thomas Davis obtains a certificate in order to accomplish marriage to a members of the mo meeting held in Perquimans county.

John Scarlet receives a certificate to Pensylvania for Settlement.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th day of the 5^th mo 1758.

Mordecai Moor complained of in the 10^th mo 1756 and been laboured with month after month but to no purpose, this meeting agrees to testifie against him.

Certificates prepared for our friends Samuel Shovald and Isaac Howel who visited friends in gosple love.

Robert Burnsides received into membership by request.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd day of the 6^th mo 1758.

Report was here made that the marriage of William Wright and Leah Tanzy was orderly accomplished who proceeded in the customary way used amongst friends.

Richard Sidwell receives a certificate in order to settle in Pensylvania.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st day of the 7^th mo 1758

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th day of 8^th mo 1758

Report was here made that the marriage of William Lea and Susanna Pike was orderly accomplished who had proceeded in the customary way.

William Cox produced a certificate which was accepted.

Isaac Vernon also produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd day of 9^th mo 1758

The friends returning from Servis of Visiting families report they have good satisfaction in said Servis.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th day of the 10^th mo 1758

George Matthews and Thomas Branson receives certificates in order to Visit friends in South Carolina.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th day of the 11^th mo 1758.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd day of the 12^th mo 1758.

Our friend John Storer in the course of his gosple Visit produced a certificate to this meeting from a monthly meeting held at Notingham in old England, dated the 5^th day of the 3^rd mo 1758. Likewise one from the Quarterly meeting of Mansfield in the county abovesaid dated the 29^th of the 3^rd mo, also one from the morning meeting of Ministers and Elders in London dated the 3^rd of 7^th mo which with his gosple labours amongst us was Satisfactory. Also his companion Samuel Emblin produced a certificate from the monthly meeting of Bristol in old England dated the 7^th day of the 8^th mo 1758 which to us was Satisfactory.

A Certificate prepared and Signed for our friends Nathaniel Brigs and Peter Warran who Visited friends in the love of the gosple.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th day of the 1^st mo 1759

Aaron Frazier produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd day of the 2^nd mo 1759.

The Representatives being call’d appeared as usual.

This meeting appoints John Marshill overseer for cane creek Creek particular meeting in room of Thomas Branson who requested to be released from that service.

John Hiatt produced a certificate which was accepted

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd day of the 3^rd mo 1759

David Thornton being complained of in the 7^th mo 1757 for Alisting himself a soldier and also for taking an oath who has been labored with from month to moneth but to no good purpose this meet agrees to testifie against him and his disorderly condust.

Our friend Mary Kirdby in the course of a religious visit to to these parts attended this meeting and produced a certificate from a monthly meeting held at North Walsham in old England the 17^th of 3^rd mo 1758 And one from the Quarterly meeting of Ministers and Elders in London held the 28^th of the same.

Likewise one from the meeting of Ministers and elders in Norwish held the 5^th of 5 mo 1758. Likewise our friend Grace Crossdale in company with our aforesaid friendproduced a certificate from a monthly meeting held at Middletown in the county of Bux in Pensylvania held the 2^nd of 11^th mo 1758.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 4^th mo 1759

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 5^th mo 1759 [sic]

The friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Mary Kirby and Grace Crosdale have produced them which were approved of & signd.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 5^th mo 1759 [sic]

Report was here made that the marriage of Alexander Stuart and Elizabeth Pike was orderly accomplished whose procedure was according to the customary way used amongst friends.

The friends appointed as ususal in Such cases have produced Testimonyes against Thomas Lindly Jur and Joshua Hadly for joining the free masons and Marrying our of unity which was signd.

William Ruddock, William Wireman and Benjamin Cox produced certificates which were accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 6^th mo 1759

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 7^th mo 1759

New Garden monthly meeting motions to this for a conference respecting a Quarterly meeting which we unite with and appoints Joseph Maddock, John Wright, Anthony Chamness and George Matthews to answer said Request and report to next meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 8^th mo 1759

The friends appointed last meeting to visit New Garden report they complyed therewith and are united to move ….meeting for approbation in the affair.

Cornelius Tyson, Zacharias Green and Thomas Smith received into membership by request.

John Ellimon produced a certificate which was accepted.

The friends appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting are Joseph Maddock and Richard Kemp.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 9^th mo 1759

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 10^th mo 1759

Report was here made that the marriage of John Sidwell and Katherine Vernon was orderly accomplished who proceeded in the customary way.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 11^th mo 1759

Samuel Mooney produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 12^th mo 1759

Jeremiah Reynolds and David Reynolds obtains certificates to friends in Pensylvania for Settlement there.

Jacob Barns received into membership by request.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 1^st mo 1760

The representatives being called appeared.

Report was here made that the marriage of David Vestal and Sarah Chamness And John Davies and Mary Chamness were orderly accomplished whose procedure are according to the customary way.

John Embree produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 2d of 2d mo 1760

Report was here mad by the friends appointed to attend the marriage of Thomas Cox and Sarah Davies that it was orderly accomplished.

Jesse and Enoch Pugh received into membership by request.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 3^rd mo 1760

James Barns, Robert Cheek and Jeremiah Barnes received into membership by request

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 4^th mo 1760

Jonathan Barns received into membership by request.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 5^th mo 1760

Christopher Husser and Joseph Comer produced certificates.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 6^th mo 1760

Daniel Brown received into membership by request.

Samuel Chapman received into membership by request.

Abraham Hammer produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 7^th mo 1760

William and Stephen Hobson received into membership.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 8^th mo 1760

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 9^th mo 1760

John Taylor being complained of in the 4^th month last for playing cards and other disorders, and being labored with from month to month but to no purpose, this meeting therefore testifies against him.

The preparitive meeting informs that John Frazier requests his right of membership Conveyed to New Garden monthly meeting. Joseph Wells and John Hiatt are appointed to enquire and if no objection prepare and produce one to next meeting for approbation.

Nicholas Barker received into membership by request.

John Beeson produces a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 10^th mo 1760.

The friends appointed to prepare a certificate for John Frazier have produced one which was approved of and Signed.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 11^th mo 1760.

The friend appointed to publish the testimony given out against John Taylor report it is complyed with and has returned the paper.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 12^th mo 1760.

The representatives being called appeared.

Robert Hodgins produced a certificate which was accepted.

John Hussey Junior produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^d of 1^st mo 1761.

The preparitive meeting informs this that Aaron Frazier Requests his right of membership conveyed to New Garden monthly meeting. Charles Davis and John Marshill is appointed to inquire and if no objection produce one to next meeting.

Also complains of Jehu Stuart for Spreading of scandalous reports on Several young women. Isaac Vernon and William Marshill are appointed to labour with him and report to next meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 2^nd mo 1761.

Report was made to this meeting that the marriage of Aaron Jones and Hannah Chason was orderly accomplished they having proceeded according to custom.

The friends appointed to prepare a certificate for John Frazier have produced one which was approved of and Signed.

Our friends Daniel Stanton and Isaac Lean on a religious visit to these parts attended this meeting and produced certificates from the monthly meetings they belonged to which were Satisfactory.

The affair of Jehu Stuart is continued another month.

James Cheek received into membership by Request.

Anthony Chamness, John Wright, Isaac Varnon and John Marshill are appointed to attend the Service of our next Quarterly meeting and return to this what may be given them in charge.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 3^d mo 1761.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 4^th mo 1761.

The friends appointed to prepare a testimony against Jehu Stuart have produced one which was approved of and Signed.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^d of 5^th mo 1761

Report was here made that the marriage of John Hodgins and Mary Vernon was orderly accomplished as heretofore directed.

The Friend appointed to publish the testimony given out of this meeting against Charity Wright report he has not complyed with the appointment by Reason she intends to appeal from our Judgment. This meeting therefore appoints John Jones, John Marshill, William Marshill, Anthony Chamness, Isaac Vernon, Christopher Hussey and Joseph Maddock to attend the Quarterly Meeting on behalf of this with the meetings minnuts relative therto in order to give Reasons for what has been done.

The preparative meeting enters a complaint against William Nelson for accomplishing marriage in a very short time after the decease of his former wife, to a woman whose husband was not certainly known to be dead. Therefore for clearing of truth this meeting appoints John Jones and John Wright to prepare a testimony against him and produce it to next meeting.

This meeting appoints George Matthews, John Pike, Richd Kemp and Charles Davis to attend the Service of our ensuing Quarterly meeting and to Return to this what may by that be given them in charge.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 6^th mo 1761.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Levi Branson and Mary Mayner Report it was orderly accomplished.

Thomas Reynolds obtains a certificate to prepare a testimony against William Nelson have produced one which was approved of and Signed and John Marshill to read it to him and give him a copy thereof if desire one and read it at the close of meeting for worship at Cane Creek and Return the paper with account of his care to next meeting.

Powel Benbow produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 7^th mo 1761.

The friend appointed to publish testimony given out against William Nelson report he has complyed with the appointment and has returned the paper.

The preparitive meeting informs this that they think it expedient to recommend Charles Davis as a minister to the meeting of ministers and Elders with which this meeting unites so far as to appoint John and William Marshill to make the necessary Enquiry and if they find nothing to obstruct prepare a certificate suiting the occasion to next meeting.

Alexander Tanzey produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 8^th mo 1761.

The friends appointed last meeting to produce a certificate for Charles Davis Recommending him as a minister have produced one which was approved of and signed.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 9^th mo 1761

The preparative meeting informs this that George Matthews requests a certificate in order to Visit friends in gosple love in the Provinces of Virginia Maryland and Pensylvania, which this meeting concurring with appoints Francis Jones and Joel Brooks to make the necessary enquiry and if nothing obstructs prepare a certificate and produce it to next meeting.

Also that Abigail Pike has the like concern to the meetings in Virginia which is also united with so far as to appoint Thomas Branson and Joseph Wells to enquire and if no objections produce a certificate to next meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^d of 10^th mo 1761.

The friends appointed to prepare certificates for George Matthews and Abigal Pike have produced them which were approved of & Signed.

David Hammer produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 11^th mo 1761

The preparitive meeting informs this that friends of Eno Requests to have a preparative meeting Settled amongst them which which we unite with to lay the same before the Quarterly meeting.

Agreeable to former advice of the yearly meeting, This meeting appoints Joseph Maddock, Anthony Chamness, Thomas Branson, John Marshill and Jeremiah Piggott to Sit with the ministers from time to time in order to prepare suitable answers to the Select Queries to be handed up to the Select meeting of ministers and Elders.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 12^th mo 1761.

The friend appointed to publish the testimony given out of this meeting against Charity Wright Report he has complyed with the appointment.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^d of 1^st mo 1762.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 2^d mon 1762.

Joseph Wright obtains a certificate to Wateree mo meeting.

Henry Sell produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 3^rd mo 1762.

Report is here made that the marriage of Jonathan Barne and Sarah Steel was orderly accomplished.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 4^th mo 1762.

Samuel Chapman obtains a certificate from this meeting.

Thomas Wiley disowned for not discharging a Just debt.

James Taylor complained of for playing cards and keeping unseasonable company with a married woman for which he has been labored with, from time to time which appearing inefectual this meeting disowns him.

Report was here made that the marriage of John Stanfield and Philipeania Jones was orderly accomplished.

Robert Taylor complained of in the 5th month last for taking oath who having been laboured with from month to month. This meeting disowns him.

Jeremiah Piggott appointed to record marriage certificates.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 5^th mo 1762.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 6^th mo 1762.

The friends appointed to see the marriage of Walter Jackson and Mary Chaney Likewise Isaac Jackson and Mary Pearson also William Hobson and Sarah Williams, all were orderly accomplished.

Jonathan Sell received into membership by Request.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^d of 7^th mo 1762.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Harmon Husband and Mary Pugh report it was orderly accomplished.

John Pugh received into membership by Request.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 8^th mo 1762.

Peter Stout produced a certificate.

William Piggott also produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 9^th mo 1762.

William Adams received into membership by request.

A preparitive Setled at Eno.

Samuel Underwood produced a certificate.

At a monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 10^th mo 1762.

Report is here made that the marriage of Stephen Hussey and Marsha Chamness was orderly accomplished.

Benjamin Jackson produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 11^th mo 1762.

William Burney complained of for dancing and has been labored with for several months which labour has appeared inafectual this meeting disowns him for the same.

Martha Branson and Esther Wright’s visit to the churches.

Joseph Maddock and John Emrey appointed overseers for the particular meeting.

Daniel Eachus produced a certificate.

William Norton produced a certificate.

Edward Norton produced a certificate.

Joseph Maddock, William Marshill, John Jones, Jonathan Sell are appointed to attend the Q. Meet.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 12^th mo 1762.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Joseph Gilbert and Seberah Tyson report it was orderly accomplished and have returned the certificate.

David Vestal appointed overseer for Rockey river.

William Williams produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^d of 1^st mo 1763.

The friends appointed to attend the marriages of Samuel Stout and Rachel Chancy and Isom Hailey with Elizabeth Matthews and Nathaniel Henderson with Rebecca Thornton Report were all orderly accomplished.

George Hendry received into membership.

Henry Dale produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 2^d mo 1763.

Jonathan Williams complained of for accusing some friends of matters which appeared groundless and still cindicating the same after much labour with him on the Occasion this meeting disowns him.

Nathan Maddock complained of for Marrying out of Unity who has been much labored with but no hope of his return the meeting disowns him.

David Motes obtains a certificate from this meet. Joseph Wells, Richard Kemp, William Piggott & Joel Brooks are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 3^d mo 1763.

Daniel Eachus certificate endorsed.

Simon Hadley produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held 2^d of 4^th mo 1763.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Joseph Chamness and Margaret Norton report it was orderly accomp’d.

Joel Cloud obtains a certificate from this meeting.

Alexander Underwood Junr produces a certificate.

William Stanton produced a certificate also.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 5^th mo 1763.

The Preparitive meeting informs this that friends of the lower Settlement on Deep river Requests the privilage of holding a meeting on the fifth day of the week which is granted.

Also friends of Rockey River request to hold meeting on every first day except those [coinci]ding the monthly and quarterly meetings when held at Cane Creek which is likewise granted.

The preparative meeting of Eno complains of Isaac Taylor for prophane Swearing and taking of Oaths before authorities and is now absconded. Joseph Maddock and Jonathan Sells are appointed to prepare a Testimony against him to next meeting.

Jonathan Sell appointed overseer for Eno meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 6^th mo 1763.

Abigail Pike receives a certificate to the yearly meeting in Virginia.

David Hammer received a certificate.

The friends appointed to prepare a testimony against Isaac Taylor have produced one which was approved of & Signed.

William Hinshaw produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 7^th mo 1763.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 8^th mo 1763.

John Hiatt received a certificate to New Garden.

William Piggott and Richard Kemp appointed Overseers for Cane Creek particular meeting.

Also that Cornelius Tyson and Thomas Smith is appointed Overseers for that meeting near Tysons.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 9^th mo 1763.

Isaac Cook obtains a certificate.

At a monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 10^th mo 1763

George Martain produced a certificate.

At a monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 11^th mo 1763.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Joseph Brown and Ann Morgain report it was orderly accomplish’d who proceeded according to the rule of friends.

Joseph Stubbs produced a certificate.

John McMunn also produced a certificate.

Anthony Chamness, Charles Davis, Samuel Stout, and Peter Stout appointed Representatives to Quarterly meet.

At a Monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 12^th mo 1763.

John Burney being complained of for accompanying his Sister in her disorderly marriage as also for accompanying his brother to Steal a young woman from her parents – and being labored with from time to time to no purpose now this meeting disowns him.

John Barker received into membership with us.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 1^st mo 1764.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Isaac Cox and Phebe Allen report it was orderly accomplished and have returned the certificate to be recorded.

Hermon Husband being complained of for being guilty of Making remarks on the actions and transactions of this meeting as well as Elsewhere as his mind and publickly advertising the Same, and after due labour with him in order to shew him the Evil of so doing, this meeting agrees to disown him, as also to publish the Testimony.

William Kinworthy produces a certificate.

Rebecca Comer produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 2^nd mo 1764.

John Matthews disowned for drinking strong drink to excess and using prophane language, laying wagers, and horse raising [racing].

John Hussey obtains a certificate.

Peter Stout, David Vestal, Christopher Hussey, and Joseph Wells are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting.

Art a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 3^rd  mo 1764.

Richard Jones son of John and Mary Jones complained of for absconding from his Parents in years past as also inlisted himself into a redgiment in order for the war, and at his return labour has been Extended to him but he not appearing in a capacity to make satisfaction this meeting agree to disown him.

At a monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 4^th mo 1764.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 5^th mo 1764.

Thomas stanfield obtains a certificate.

Joseph Chamnesss appointed register of Marriage Certificates.

Thomas Branson complained of for shewing a public dislike to a friend in time of Prayer. And labour being extended to him from month to month in order to reclaim him which app’d at this time to be inafectual this meeting now disowns him.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^d of 6^th mo 1764.

Edward Norton and son William’s Certificate Indorsed.

Report was here made that the Marriage of William Jackson and Sarah Pearson was orderly accomplished.

At a monthly meeting helf the 7^th of 7^th mo 1764.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 8^th mo 1764.

Robert Stuart obtains a Certificate from this meeting.

Friends of Spring Meeting admitted to hold meetings on first days.

Joel Cloud returns his certificate.

John Freeman produced a Certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 9^th mo 1764.

William Grave And Thomas Grave produced certificates.

[Here there is a gap in the minutes. There are no entries for October, November of December 1764, but there are minutes for those dates for the Women’s Meeting which suggests to me that the minutes of these three months were intentionally omitted when the minutes were transcribed. This was during a very confrontational time in Cane Creek Meeting and the person transcribing the minutes may not have wanted to preserve these records.  Or perhaps he felt that simply deleting these minutes was in keeping with the Yearly Meeting’s decision to overrule what the Quarterly Meeting had done. The gap in the minutes is occupied by the following report from the Quarterly Meeting about the decision of the Yearly Meeting.]

A copy of a minut from the Quarterly Meeting

From our Quarterly Meeting held at Cane Creek the 10^th day of 11^th mo 1764.

Dear Friends,

This may aquaint you that the matter formerly debated between Joseph Maddock and others mentioned in this meetings minutes. And this meeting having been referred to the yearly meeting, the same of which in Substance is as followes, That the Quarterly did not act safe in the granting Rachel Wright a Certificate. If the same were carried into Presedent, and that all who signed a dissenting minut – shewing a dislike to Hermon Husband being disowned gave Just cause of blame. Yet nevertheless it is their [opinion] that the minut of this meeting, Rendering said friends Incapable of being active members in discipline ought to be Reversed, which this meeting Complys with. And desires you to proceed in reversing such minut or minutes in your meeting as hath been heretofore made to restrict such friends, and that agreeable to the advice of the yearly meeting,  We may each of us, labour for a meek and forgiving spirit so that what has happened may be done away.

Sign’d in and on behalf of sd meeting by N. Dicks.

At a monthly meeting held the 5^th of 1^st mo 1765.

The representatives being called appeared.

Thomas Jessop produced a certificate which was accepted.

John Farmer produced a certificate which was also accepted.

Also Thomas and Joseph Hinshaw produced certificates.

Likewise Jonathan Fincher produced a certificate.

At a monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 2^nd mo 1765.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Isaac Williams and Rachel Pike report it was orderly accomplished.

Isaac Jackson Junr complained of in the 5^th mo 1763 for having Karnal Knowledge of her who is his wife before marriage and labour having been extended from time to time, now this meeting disowns him, and the testimony published.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 3^rd mo 1765.

Absalom Jackson Complained of in the __ mo 1764 and labour extended as usual. And now testifies against him.

The affair of friends of Pee Dee is defered another mo.

Jacob Grig produced a certificate from Kennet mo meet.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 4^th mo 1765.

The affair of friends of Pee Dee is defered.

Jehu Stuart condemns his former misconduct.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th day of 5^th mo 1765.

James Vestal complain’d of in the 3^rd mo for using strong drink to excess and has been labored with from then till now and no hopes of his return, this meeting disowns him.

The affair of Pee Dee is again defered.

John Stuart obtains a certificate to N Garden in NC.

Joseph Maddock, Richd Kemp, Wm Marshill, Wm White appointed representatives to the Quarterly Meeting.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 6^th mo 1765.

Report is here made that the marriage of Jeremiah Piggott and Rachel Mayner was orderly accomplished.

Thomas Hinshaw obtains a certificate to Pensylvania.

Samuel Chambers produced a certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 6^th of 7^th mo 1765.

At a monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 8^th mo 1765.

At a monthly meting held the 7^th of 9^th mo 1765.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 10^th mo 1765.

Jonathan Fincher complained of in the 6^th mo last for outgoing in marriage and taking strong drink to excess, who having been labored with from time to time and no return appearing, this meeting now disowns him.

The women friends produced a testimony against Cathrine Tanzey which was approved of and Signed and William Marshill is appointed to publish it at the close of a meeting for worship at Cane Creek.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 11^th mo 1765.

David Jenkins obtains a certificate to South Carolina.

Complaint being made to this meeting that the Meeting of Indulgence on Mill Creek in Cox’s settlement is now dropt. Peter Stout, William Marshill, William White and William Adams are appointed to Visit the friends there on that account, and report their care to next meeting.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 12^th mo 1765.

Report was here made that the marriage of Evan Jones and Mary Craford was orderly accomplished.

Three of the friends appointed to visit friends of Mill Creek meeting Report they attended and give it as their Judgment that the Indulgence be taken from them, which this meeting unites with and removes said indulgence from them.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 1^st mo 1766.

John Griffith from old England and companion Thomas Ross from Bucks County And HHenry Marsh from Pensylvania, their visit.

Jacob Hinsahw produced a certificate from Pensylvania.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 2^nd mo 1766.

Enoch Pugh complained of for outgoing in Marriage and labour extended to him as usual, the meeting now disowns him.

Thomas Chapman produced a certificate.

John Noblet produced a certificate.

Anthony Chamness, Joseph Wells, Thomas Jessop and Richard Kemp are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 3^rd mo 1766.

William Piggott appointed Clerk of this meeting in room of Jeremiah Piggott who requested to be released.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 4^th mo 1766.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 5^th mo 1766.

William Jackson complained of for Entering into an Engagement with two others to ensnare and debauch all the women they could and has put the same in practice, which after due labour labour with him this meeting disowns him.

William Grave produced a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 6^th mo 1766.

Report is here made that the Marriage of John Hussey and Mary Jessop was orderly accomplished.

Cane Creek preparitive meeting informs this that friends of Rockey river request to have the Indulgence of their meet removed from them under the present Situation of the house they have heretofore met at, which this meeting grants.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 7^th mo 1766.

Evan Jones complained of for not paying his Just debts and after continued labour with to no purpose this meeting disowns him.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 8^th mo 1766

Joseph Perkins received into membership.

Joseph Jay Received into membership.

William Harvey Produced a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 9^th mo 1766.

Thomas Chapman obtains a certificate to Pensylvania.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 10^th mo 1766.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Jesse Johnson and Hannah Hadley report it was orderly accomplished, who proceeded according to custom of friends.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 11^th mo 1766.

Joseph Maddock, William Marshill, Levi Branson, and David Vestal appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting as Representatives from this.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 12th mo 1766.

Charles Davis complained of for charging the womens minuts of being mixed with an untruth and after Repeated labour with him to Shew the Inconsistency of his so rash an aspersion but to no Purpose, Now this meeting disowns him.

John Stubs appointed overseer for Eno Meeting.

John Carter produced a certificate from Pensylvania.

George Harlin produced a certificate from Pensylvania.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 1^st mo 1767.

Richard Upton produced a certificate from Dunns creek.

James and Joseph Courtney produced certificates from Ireland.

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 2^nd mo 1767.

William Cox, William Cox Junior, Isaac Vernon, Isaac Cox, Samuel Cox, Solomon Cox and Jacob Grigg complained of in the 9^th mo last for attending the disorderly marriage of Emy Allen now Husband and after repeated labour with each of them this meeting now disowns each of them.

At a monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 3^rd mo 1767.

Joel Cloud obtains a certificate.

Rachel Wright obtains a certificate for self and children.

Rachel Chamness and he son George Haworth produced a certificate.

Robert Pierce produced a certificate which was accepted.

At a monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 4^th mo 1767.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Charles Stout and Mary Noblet Report it was orderly accomplished.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Jacob Marshill and Margaret Cypert report it was orderly accomplished.

Mary Thornton obtains a certificate.

William Piggott and Levi Branson are appointed to inspect what Part of our tax is for the Support of the hireling priest.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 5^th mo 1767.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of James Barns and Sarah Dunn report it was orderly accomplished.

The friends appointed last meeting to inspect the Vestries books in order to be informed what part of our tax is for the support of the clergy report it is 1s 2 d pr man to pay.

Benjamin Piggott appointed overseer in room of Richard Kemp who requested to be releaved from said Service.

David Vestal chose to record Marriage certificates in room of Joseph Chamness.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 6^th mo 1767.

Michael Wisner received into membership.

Mincher Little produced a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 7^th mo 1767.

George Maries produced a certificate which was accepted.

James Thompson produced a certificate also.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 8^th mo 1767.

Timothy Jessop obtains a certificate.

Aaron Maries produced a certificate.

The State of our meetings being represented by answers to the Queries we conclude and appoint Levi Branson, David Vestal, Benja Piggott & Jeremiah Piggott to attend the Service of our ensuing Quarterly meeting and report to this what may by that be given them in charge.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 9^th mo 1767.

The representatives being called were present.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 10^th mo 1767.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 11^th mo 1767.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Wm Henderon and Ann Lackey report it was orderly accomp’d.

John Barker complained of for outgoing in marriage and after the customary Labour with him this meeting disowns him.

Thomas Jessop obtains a certificate to new garden.

Richard Moor, wife and son James obtains a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 12^th mo 1767.

Jacob Greg complained of Several months past and after repreated labour to him this meeting disowns him.

Thomas and Nathaniel Henderson, Abraham Thornton & Eli Branson complained of in the 8^th month last and the necessary labour being extended to no purpose this meeting now disowns each of them.

Eno preparitive Meeting disolved.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 1^st mo 1768.

Joshua Dixon produced a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 2^nd mo 1768.

Report was here made that the Marriage of John Doan and Elizabeth Stuart was orderly accomplished.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 3^rd mo 1768

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Daniel Ozbun and Margaret Stout report it was orderly accomplished.

Joseph Mooney and family obtains a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 4^th mo 1768.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 5^th mo 1768.

Samuel Pike and Samuel Underwood both being under dealing for some months but no appearance of their return they are both disowned.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 6^th mo 1768.

Report was made that the Marriage of Benja Sanders and Leah Smith was orderly accomplished.

Thomas Thornton testified against.

John Chamness complained of for having Karnal knowledge of her who is now his wife before marriage and after the usual labour extended this meeting disowns him.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of the 7^th mo 1768

Amos Vernon complained of for Marrying out of unity and the usual labour extended is now disowned.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 8^th mo 1768.

Samuel Chapman obtains a certificate to Bucks County.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 9^th mo 1768.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 10^th mo 1768.

Benjamin Jackson, Jonathan Sell and John Stubs obtains a Certificate to South Carolina.

Joseph Keys received into membership

Henry Jones received into membership also.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 11^th mo 1768.

Abraham Hammer and George Henry complained of for joining anumber to withstand paying taxes until better Satisfied to know what such moneys were applyed too, Also for making warlike preparations due Labour being extended, this meeting now disowns them.

John Lindley disowned for marrying out of unity.

Moses Embra and family obtains a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 12^th mo 1768.

Thomas Atkisson produced a certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 1^st mo 1769.

Our friend Rachel Wilson from Old England, Visit. Sarah Jenney from Virginia her companion.  Samuel Morton in their company from Philadelphia.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 2^nd mo 1769.

John Jones and family obtains a certificate.

James Newlin produced a certificate.

Jesse Hinshaw and family produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 3^rd mo 1769.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 4^th mo 1769.

The Representatives being called appeared as usual.

Hermon Cox complained of in the 11^th mo last for joining the Regulators so call’d, Labour being extended from Month to month without any hopes of reclaiming him this Meetingnow disowns him.

Anthony Chamness Junr being complained of for the accusation of a young woman for being the father of her child and he not being able to clear himself from said charge And has married another woman for which this meet disowns him.

Henry Sell obtains a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 5^th mo 1769.

A Committee appointed to Visist the branches of this Meeting in order to Stir up to duties in many respects.

Absalom Hinshaw produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 6^th mo 1769.

Joseph Chamness obtains a Certificate.

John Jones son of Richard Jones disowned upon minute for marrying out of unity.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 7^th mo 1769.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 8^th mo 1769.

Christopher Hussey and Joseph Comer appointed Overseers for Holly Spring meeting.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 9^th mo 1769.

Joseph Perkins and family obtains a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 10^th mo 1769.

William Ruddick and family obtains a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 11^th mo 1769.

Richard Henderson and family obtains a Certificate.

John Hodgins obtains a Certificate.

William Hinshaw produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 12^th mo 1769.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Nathan Pike and Elizabeth Williams report it was orderly accomplished.

Joseph Hodgins disowned for having karnal knowledge oe a young woman and went away and left her after making proposals of Marriage to her.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 1^st mo 1770.

Temple Thompson produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 2^nd mo 1770.

Robert Cheek complained of for taking an Oath and after continued labour from month to month this meet now disowns him.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 3^rd mo 1770.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Cornelius Tyson Junr and Arcada Benbo report it was orderly accomplished.

Joseph Cloud produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 4^th mo 1770.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Owen Williams and Catherine Crawford report it was orderly accomplished.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 5^th mo 1770.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of George Maries and Elinor Lindley report it was orderly accomplish’d.

Friends Inhabiting on the waters of Rockey river granted the priveledge of a Meeting for worship.

Benjamin Piggott appointed to set in the meeting of Conference in place of an Elder. No Elders yet established.

David Vestal appointed Clerk in room of Wm Piggott deceased.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 6^th mo 1770.

A certificate produced for William Diggs & family.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 7^th mo 1770.

William Adams appointed overseer for Cane Creek.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 8^th mo 1770.

A Committee appointed to Inspect what part of our tax is for to Support the priest or any part that way for Readers &c.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 9^th mo 1770.

The committee appointed last meeting to inspect what Part of Our tax is to Support a coercive ministry report that one Shilling and a farthing is as near as can be come at.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 10^th mo 1770.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 11^th mo 1770.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 12^th mo 1770.

There was a Certificate produced to this meeting for Nicholas Stone and his grand son Joseph Crew.

Robert Comer produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 1^st mo 1771.

Joseph Oxley from old England and Samuel Neal from Ireland visit to the Churches.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 2^nd mo 1771.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 3^rd mo 1771.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 4^th mo 1771.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 5^th mo 1771.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Joseph Kemp and Wilamot Haworth report it was orderly accomplished and have returned the Marriage Certificate to be recorded.

Samuel Stanfield disowned for marrying out of Unity and a young woman charges him with being the father of her Child.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 6^th mo 1771.

Report made on behalf of the friends appointed to attend the marriage of Thomas Cap and Sarah Davis that they attended and it was Orderly accomplished, the certificate is returned.

This Meeting orders a paper of denial against Benjamin Underwood, James Underwood, Joshua Dixon, Isaac Cox, Samuel Cox, and two sons Hermon and Samuel, James Matthews, John Hinshaw, Benjamin Hinshaw, William Graves, Nathan Farmer, Jesse Pugh, William Tanzey, John and William Williams, which was approved of and Signed on behalf of this meeting.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th day of the 7^th mo 1771.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 3^rd of 8^th mo 1771.

David Vestal & Benjamin Piggott appointed Elders.

Appointment to attend the yearly meeting.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 9^th mo 1771.

John Embree obtains a Certificate.

Thomas Pugh disowned for Joyning a company of armed men.

Levi Pennington Ju’r Produced a Certificate.

The Preparitive meeting complains of Humphrey Williams for aiding a company who were some of them Contending with arms, also for declining attending meetings for worship, the necessary labour being extended is now disowned.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 10^th mo 1771.

Thomas Carr, wife and children Obtains a Certificate.

John Carter obtains a Certificate to travel as a companion for Zacharias Dicks to visit meetings Northward.

The Sum of L4.9.8 was Collected for the indency of John Freeman.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2d of 11^th mo 1771.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 12^th mo 1771.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Mordecai Mendenhall and Hannah Marshill report it was orderly accomplished, who proceeded according to the rules of friends.

Timothy Davis and Benjamin Jones’s visit to the churches produced Certificates of concurance from the meetings they belonged to.

At a monthly meeting held the 4^th of 1^st mo 1772.

Thomas Cook obtains a Certificate.

At a monthly meeting held the 1^st of 2^nd mo 1772.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of James Newlin and Deborah Lindley report it was orderly accomplished.

William Jay and Children obtains a certificate. William Wiley disowned after the necessary labour for having karnal knowledge of his wife before marriage & accompling marriage out of unity.

Richard Jones obtains a certificate for self and family

appointment to attend the Quarterly meeting. [sic]

At a monthly meeting held the 7^th of 3^rd mo 1772.

The representatives being called as usual were present.

Michael Wisner and family obtains a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 4^th mo 1772.

John Carter returned the Certificate which he obtained in the 10^th mo last with an endorsement from friends in Maryland.

At a monthly meeting held the 2^nd of 5^th mo 1772.

James and Martha Vernon obtains Certificates.

At a Monthly meeting held the 6^th of 6^th mo 1772.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 4^th of 7^th mo 1772.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 1^st of 8^th mo 1772.

Isaac Williams and family obtains a Certificate.

John Ratcliff produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 9^th mo 1772.

The friends appointed to attend the marriages of John Davisson, Rachel Battin [Boltin?], Thomas Brown and Jean Adams report they were orderly accomplished.

David Kenworth received into membership.

A Certificate produced for Jacob Branton.

William White produced a Certificate.

At a Monthly meeting held the 3^rd of 10^th mo 1772.

Francis Jones & Henry Jones with their families obtains Certificates from this meeting.

John Hussey and family obtaines a Certificate.

Walter Jackson obtains a Certificate.

William Lindley chose overseer in place of Francis Jones.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 7^th of 11^th mo 1772.

Report was made that the marriage of Robert Morrison and Hannah White was orderly accomplished.

Morgan Edwards with his wife and children received into membership.

Henry Stanton visits this meeting with concurring Certificate.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 5^th of 12^th mo 1772.

David Ferris and Robert Vallintine visit to the churches.

A Certificate produced for Robert Pierce.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 2^nd of 1^st mo 1773.

Certificates prepared for David Ferris & Robert Vallintine.

Townsend Vernon disowned after the necessary labour.

A certificate produced for Nathan Harvey.

At a Monthly Meeting held the 6^th of 2^nd mo 1773.

Robert Burnsides complained of for having karnal knowledge of her who is now his wife before marriage, also accomplished his marriage out of unity, after the necessary labout to him he is now disowned.

At a Mo Meeting held the 6^th of 3^rd mo 1773.

At a Mo Meeting held the 3^rd of 4^th mo 1773.

At a Mo Meeting held the 1^st of 5^th mo 1773.

Friends of Spring meeting request to have their meeting Established which this meeting unites with and forwards it to the Quarter.

John Sidwell obtains a Certificate.

At a Mo Meet held the 5^th of 6^th mo 1773.

At a Mo Meeting held the 3^rd of 7^th mo 1773.

John Wright disowned after the necessary care taken.

Jesse Dixon disowned for having karnal knowledge of of her who is now his wife before marriage and accomplishing marriage out of unity.

Joseph Swainey received into membership.

At a Mo Meet held the 7^th of 8^th mo 1773.

Joseph Maddock obtains a certificate.

At a Mo Meet held the 4^th of 9^th mo 1773.

Spring meeting Established.

David Vestal chosen clerk of this meeting.

Samuel Holladay received into membership.

At a Mo Meet held the 2^nd of 10^th mo 1773.

Obadiah Overman produced a certificate.

At a mo Meeting held the 6^th of 11^th mo 1773.

Moses Williams complained of in the 9^th mo last for Singing and dancing and the necessary labour extended is now disowned.

George Dixon Junr. produced a certificate.

A Certificate produced for William Clark.

Representatives appointed to attend a Quarterly meet.

At a Mo Meet held the 4^th of 12^th mo 1773.

Isaac Jones & family obtaines a certificate.

Robert Walker and Morris Berkbeek’s visit.

At a Mo Meeting held the 1^st of 1^st mo 1774.

The friends appointed to attend the marriages of Peter Stout and Hannah Brown, John Moon and Rachel Adams, report they were orderly accomplished and have produced their Marriage Certificates to be recorded.

Comfort Hoag and Elizabeth Southwick’s visit.

At a Mo Meeting held the 5^th of 2^nd mo 1774.

At a Mo Meeting held the 5^th of 3^rd mo 1774.

At a Mo Meeting held the 2^nd of 4^th mo 1774.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of John Piggott and Hannah Vestal report it was orderly accomplished.

Isaac Jackson son of Benjamin Jackson disowned for marrying out of unity and for removing in a clandestine manner.

Joshua Barns disowned for accomplishing marriage out of unity.

At a mo Meet held the 7^th of 5^th mo 1774.

At a Mo Meet held the 4^th of 6^th mo 1774.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Abraham Ozbun and Abigail Davies report it was orderly accomplished.

At a Mo Meeting held the 2^nd of 7^th mo 1774.

At a Mo Meeting held the 6^th of 8^th mo 1774.

The friend appointed to Send Joshua Barns a copy of the testimony given out of the meeting against him Report he has complyed therewith.

At a Mo Meet held the 3^rd of the 9^th mo 1774.

Thomas Grave disowned for accomplishing marriage out of Unity, also for having carnal knowledge of her who is now his wife before marriage.

Isaac Dale produced a certificate.

Thomas Hunnicut produced a certificate.

Joseph Cloud visits Dunns Creek by approbation of this meeting.

A certificate produced for Eli Marsh.

At a Mo Meet held the 1^st of 10^th mo 1774.

The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Benjamin Hinshaw and Deborah Marshill report it was orderly accomplished.

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