Collection: Union Baptist Church of Christ records

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains two record books of the Union Baptist Church of Christ. Both of the books end in 1874, but one begins in 1839, the other in 1852. They include a church history, church record book index, meeting minutes, constitution of the church, a genealogy chart of Brenda Englebert, a plot map of Marengo County, a church index, and a member index, which reveals that it had a mixed-race congregation.

Dates

1839-1992

Creator

Union Baptist Church of Christ (Organization)

Biographical/Historical note

Church is located in Sweetwater, Marengo County, Alabama.

Extent

0.06 Linear Feet (2 ledgers, photocopies)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains membership lists (including black members), regulations, doctrine, minutes, and membership letters for this Sweetwater, Marengo County, Alabama, church.

Provenance

Gift of Mrs. John Wade on August, 28, 1979.

General

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