History
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Yellow River Baptist |
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From
Gwinnett County Churches
Reprint of 1911 book, Gwinnett
Churches
by James C. Flanigan:
Rev. W. B. Haslett was pastor from February 10, 1883, to
Feb. 12, 1887 and baptized ten member. Rev. J. E.
Kennerly served the church as pastor from December 13,
1891, to April 10, 1897, twenty-one joining during his
pastorate. Rev. J. W. Singleton was elected pastor
April 10, 1897, serving one year; Rev. J.E. Kennerly, on
September 11, 1898, serving till November 8, 1902,
adding thirteen to the membership of the church; Rev.
M.C. George, On November 8, 1902, serving as pastor till
January, 1911, during which time thirty-six joined this
church. Rev. C.W. Johnson is the present pastor.
The present building was erected forty years ago and is
valued at $800. |
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River Baptist Church was organized on August 25,
1871, with 15 charter members. In 1948,
the original building was replaced with a
granite rock building shown below*. Pictured in
front of the church are Chaney Landress
the church treasurer and a deacon, his wife
Belle, and Thomas Nash along with the Nash
children, Tommy and Deloris**. |
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*Information
on file with the Gwinnett Historical Society submitted
by Ruby Deal-Nash and Randall D. Rowe.
**Pictures provided by Ralph Landress. |
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