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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ...by missionary labors set on foot by Presbytery and by the zeal and faithfulness of the pastor, a church which continued afterwards to bear fruit to the glory of God. MS. of J. H. Baskin, clerk of session, November 15, 1853. New Hakmony Church may properly be said to be another branch of old Rocky River Church. It was taken under the care of Presbytery, March 27, 1830 Minutes. Vol. 2, p. 4, and had part of its ministerial labors of the licentiates, Wm. Carlisle and Wm. H. Harris, up to the time of their union with Providence Church at Lowndesville, where a good frame church was erected, and they chose that it should bear the name of Providence. Ibid. The following occurs on p. 179 of the second Vol. of the Minutes of the Presbytery of South Carolina: " William H. Caldwell, elder, petitioned in behalf of a neighborhood lying between Rocky River and Good Hope Churches, that they should be recognized as a church and taken under the care of Presbytery, and that they be known by the name of Providence Church. Whereupon it was resolved that the prayer of the petition be granted, and that the elders, Josiah Patterson, Andrew Giles and Hugh McLinn, be representatives in behalf of Rocky River congregation, to meet the elders, Wm. Caldivell, John Spear and Robt. Cosby, 1820-1830. Hopewkli, (keowee.) 397 in behalf of Providence congregation, to determine on a boundary line between the said congregations." Hopewell (Keowec), popularly known as " The Stone Church." At the close of the preceding decade, we found this church and Carmel under the pastoral charge of the Rev. James Hillhouse. They are united as if one joint charge in tlie statistical tables of 1825. Yet the pastoral relation with Mr. Hillhouse was terminated by act of Presbytery, October...

The Presbyterian Church has a long and rich history in South Carolina, dating back to the colonial era. This comprehensive volume offers a detailed account of the church's development and influence in the region, from its earliest days to the present. Drawing on extensive research and primary sources, the author provides a compelling narrative that sheds light on the social, cultural and religious life of the state. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.