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Jena and Jonesville Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South records

 Collection
Identifier: LACUMC-2021-030

Scope and Contents

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

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Physical rights are retained by the Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Biographical / Historical

The Jena and Jonesville Circuit of the Louisiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South was formed in 1897. It consisted of church congregations located in the region of Catahoula, Concordia, and La Salle parishes. Over time, the circuit’s name changed: Jena Circuit (1882-1885), Jena and Centerville Charge (1885-1887), Centerville Charge (1887-1895), Jena and Jonesville Charge (1895-1900). As noted in the circuit’s 1886-1903 quarterly conference record book, congregations identified on the circuit and their earliest date mentioned include: 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).

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection donated by Vicki Buckhalter in 2021.

Existence and Location of Originals

Typescript forward dated 1990 indicates the original quarterly conference records are held by Mrs. J. F. Justiss, Jr.

Title
Finding Aid to the Jena and Jonesville Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South records
Author
Chris Brown and Christopher Willie
Date
2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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