Gibson County, Providence Primitive Baptist Church collection
Collection — Folder: S1824
Identifier: S1824
Scope and Contents
This collection includes three typescript copies of the judicial business of the Providence Primitive Baptist Church of Gibson County, Indiana. Ranging from 1827 to 1845, the thirty case records consist of charges brought against members of the congregation for various transgressions, including intoxication, immoral conduct and non-attendance, anger and abrupt language, non-payment of debts, and dancing the Virginia reel.
Dates
- 1827-1845
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
Gibson County, Indiana was established in 1813 and was named for Gen. John Gibson, a soldier in the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War and the second territorial governor of Indiana. The Providence Primitive Baptist Church, located near Francisco, was organized in March 1822 by Elders William Hanks and Alexander Devin and thirteen charter members: Stephen Strickland Sr., Elizabeth Strickland, James Skelton, Joseph Manning, William Putnam, Edy Skelton, Elisha Strickland, Dycia Strickland, Mary Holcomb, Patsy Pierson, Abigail Burchfield, Leah Manning, and Tabetha Reavis.
Sources:
The Primitive Baptist Library of Carthage, Illinois. "Church and Family History Research Assistance for Gibson County, Indiana." Accessed April 8, 2020. http://www.pblib.org/FamHist-GibsonIN.html.
Stormont, Gil R. History of Gibson County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. Indianapolis, IN: B.F. Bowen and Co., Inc., 1914.
Sources:
The Primitive Baptist Library of Carthage, Illinois. "Church and Family History Research Assistance for Gibson County, Indiana." Accessed April 8, 2020. http://www.pblib.org/FamHist-GibsonIN.html.
Stormont, Gil R. History of Gibson County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. Indianapolis, IN: B.F. Bowen and Co., Inc., 1914.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 1998 by Cristella Bond. EAD finding aid created 2020/04/08 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- Gibson County, Providence Primitive Baptist Church collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
