Muscle Shoals Association founders and early Alabama preachers
The Muscle Shoals Association formed at Russell Valley Church in Franklin County on July 15, 1820, with ministers including John Davis, Theophilous Skinner, Abner Smith, Solomon Smith, Jeremiah Burns, and others. The article outlines their origins, education, missionary zeal, and roles in church growth across Franklin, Lawrence, Lauderdale, Morgan, and surrounding counties, noting key figures and the development of domestic missions within the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Valley Church
Franklin County
John Davis
Theophilous Skinner
Abner Smith
Solomon Smith
Jeremiah Burns
Jeremiah Ward
James Edens
Wills Hopwood
Henry W. Hodges
John L. Townes
James Harden
Bennet Wood
Henry Garrard
David Lancaster
Josiah Barker
Allen Jones
Wm. Leigh
John Leigh
Peter Woods
Wm. Lucas
Sylvanus Gibson
Christ
Exper
Joan Davis
Virginia
Georgia
Tenn
Russell Valley
Ala
Elder Davis
Muscle Shoals
Gail
Reuben Davis
Mississippi
North Alabama
Muscle Shoals Association
Morgan County
Trinity
Spring Bill
Enon
Hopewell
Courtland
Evper Abner Smith
Town Creek Church
Smith
Espert Solomon Smith
Hepzibah
Bethel Church
Lawrence County
Espera Theophilous Skinner
Kentucky
Mount Nebo
Town Creek
Carmel
Bethel
Senate
Skinner
Holiness and Wealth in Wesleyan Methodism
The wholly sanctified life brings bountiful joy and gracious fellowship with God. This experience expands service to the world beyond ordinary limits, as believers use money liberally but without vanity or indulgence, stretching resources further. They may lack large fortunes yet are generous with what they have.
Mine disasters grow more deadly to life and property
A brief note observes that mine disasters are becoming more destructive than many South American wars, highlighting increased loss of life and property damage and signaling growing dangers in industrial mining regions.
A Tribute to Elder Jackson Gunn Baptist Preacher
Obituary for Elder Jackson Gunn who died at his daughter's home near Trinity Alabama on April 30 1910 aged 77 years 7 months after a long life as a pastor and missionary across Alabama Tennessee Mississippi and Georgia. The article notes his birth in Robertson County Tennessee in 1833 ordination in 1848 service at Decatur Mt Pisgah and many Alabama churches and his role as Clerk Moderator and Evangelist in Muscle Shoals Association. Written tribute highlights his farming skill devotion to church work and memory of his wife Elizabeth Elle Gunn who died in 1897. Funeral held May 1 1910 at Trinity Baptist Church with Elder James J Stockton officiating. Tuskegee May 9 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Hampden-Sidney College
Amelia County
Polly E. Eggleston
Norfolk
Sandy Creek United
Muscle Shoals Association
Townes
Courtland
Mount Pleasant
Eggleston D. Townes
Tuscumbia
Bestor
Elder Leigh
John L. Townes
D. P. Bestor
Josiah Barker
A. L. St
R. B. Burleson
Baptist Female Institute
Moulton
Florence
Leigh
Macon
Grand Lodge of
Alabama
Clhrist
Eider Leigh
Leighton
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian
Exper
Henry W. Hopegs
Town Creek
Lawrence County
Carmel Church
Tennessee
Hillsboro
Enon
Courtland Church
Charles T. Burt
Trinity
Ale
Jackson Gunn
Trinity Baptist Church
James J. Stockton
North Kire
Muscle Shoals
Elder Gunn
Robertson County
Anderson
Martha Gunn
Hopewell Baptist Church
Tenn
Wm. S. Baldry
Port Royal
Mm College
Hopewell Church
O. S. Morrow
Wm. Baldwin
North Alabama
Mt. Pleasant
Liberty
Beccame
Decatur
Mt. Pisgah
Hopewell
Hartselle
Round Island
Limestone County
Madison
Madison County
Pleasant Hill
State Missionary Board
Mississippi
Georgia
Moulton Baptist Female Institute
Bro. Gunn
Pleasant Pit
Harmony
Elizabeth Elle
Edmond Elliot
Julia Pettus
R. E. Pettus
Huntsville
Carey
James E
North Alsham
Thomas
Bro Eat
Gunn
Norally
Bro
North
Kingdom of Jesus Christ
Preserving Citron the Modern Way and Old Method
Practical kitchen guide on citron preserves comparing a modern method with the old fashioned process. Step by step, it covers cutting citron, sugar ratios, lemon slices, ginger, raisins, and canning. Also provides traditional soaking, alum, and parboiling instructions for the old method with detailed proportions and cooking times.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Advertiser
Als
Temple of Commerce
Moulton Advertiser
Bowslag
Chenault & Downing
Attorneys At Law
Bank of Moulton
J.M. Irwin Atteorney
Law
H.irwin
Orrick
Public Square
T. Be Irwin
F.D. Gibson
Noulton
Alls
Masterson Hotel
Maittix Masterson
Foley
Bright
W. W.windham
Uncle Sam
Pioneer Baptist
Labama
Tak Muscix Shoats Association
Exper Jeremiah Burns
South Carolina
Germantown
Evper
Joan L. Townns
E.per Wa
Leton
Sandy Creek
Elder Hodges
Evper Joszph Law
Josephus Shackelford
Elder Jackson Gunn
Tuskegee
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