This book contains the early 19th century membership roll of First Baptist Church (Charleston, SC). The church was originally constituted in Kittery, Maine in 1682. In 1696 the church moved to Charleston, SC becoming one of the earliest Baptist churches in the American South. This membership book was produced under the leadership of Basil Manly who served as pastor of First Baptist from 1826-1837.
File "FBCC_MB_001_A" contains a front to back scan of the book. File "FBCC_MB_001_B" contains a back to front scan and rotation of the book for readability. Original book returned to First Baptist Church (Charleston, SC) after digitization by archives staff in 2019.
Some materials inserted into the record book postdate the end of its records. The record book was also bundled with copies of the Zion's Advocate periodical from various dates.
Book of minutes for Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church. Also included is a list of grave stones located at the church, a history of the church, and other minor information that is related to Bush Arbor.
Records of Lynches Creek Primitive Baptist Church, including founding members of the church, church minutes, a list of members, and an index of queries.
