Skip to main content

Quarterly conference record book, 1886 - 1903

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Typescript copy of quarterly conference record book for the Jena and Jonesville Circuit of the Louisiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Included with the typescript are a table of contents, forward, and name index. James S. Ellard created the typescript in 1990.

The record book includes information about the general state of the churches and Sunday Schools, the religious instruction of children, financial matters, building construction and renovation projects, and statistical information about baptisms and membership. Specific individuals identified in the volume are usually church administrators. In some instances, members are identified at the time of joining a congregation, baptism, and death. The reports for the years 1894-1896 are missing. Following the quarterly conference records is a report dated 1899 written by Rev. D. E. Kelly about churches on the circuit.

Congregations identified on the circuit and their earliest date mentioned: Centerville later renamed Jonesville (1886), Jena (1886), Jordan (1886), Galvin Creek (1887), Pine Grove (1887), Gray's School House (1887), White Sulphur Springs (1887), Windham’s School (1887), Trout Creek (1887), Masters’ Chapel (1888), Mount Nebo (1889), White Rock (1889), Magnolia (1890), Lismore (1897), White Ridge (1897), Little River (1897), South Bend (1897), French Fork (1899), Young’s School House (1899), Monterey (1899).

Dates

  • 1886 - 1903

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport LA 71104 US
(318) 869-5462