Pipkin Family Association
Rev. Barnabas Pipkin |
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MS Coll. of Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Society Darlington, LA, Aug. 14, 1875 Memorandum of Rev. Barnabas Pipkin. He was born in Wayne County, NC, near Bass ferry on Neuse River (then), Feby. 27, 1795. His mother's maiden name was Amelia Thompson and born in NC, died in Conecuh County, AL, aged about 85 years, was of Welsh descent. Stephen Pipkin (his father) was born in NC in Sampson County and died in Conecuh Co., AL aged about 83. Rev. B.P. moved from NC to Darlington Dist., SC, about 15 miles from Big Pedie River in fall of 1799 or 1800, moved from SC to Pulaski County, GA 20 miles from big Okmulge and about 35 miles from Macon in the fall of 1810. His family moved to Conecuh Co., AL in 1818. Joined the church in the early part of the year, 1810 at Lambert's or Young's Camp Ground, Sumpter Dist., SC, made a profession of religion, July 10, 1818 at Regan's Church in Pulaski, GA. Was licensed to preach at Regan's Church at Pulaski Co., GA in the fall of year 1818. Presiding Elder being absent certificate and recommendation to preach, admission to SC Conference was signed by Rev. Hartwell Spain, Preacher in Charge. Admitted regularly by SC of 1818 held in Camden, SC and assigned with Rev. John Howard to Sandy River (then) Circuit in territory in SC between Saluda River and Lynch Creek in year 1819. In 1820, was in charge of (then) Raleigh Circuit and embraced scope of country in northern portion of SC and southern portion of NC near Hd-waters of French Broad River, was with Rev. Mr. Horskins. In 1820 Conference held at Columbia, SC was transferred by Bishop George to (then) MS Conference. He volunteered as a Missionary, and which conference then included states, AL, south TN River, MS & LA. Was assigned to then Marion & Franklin Circuit, which embraces section of country from 20 miles south of Columbus, MS, on south to TN River at Mussels Shoals was a 7 weeks circuit. This was the year 1821. Conference 1821 at Washington, MS near Natchez. In 1822 was assigned to Franklin Circuit which included Russelville Valley Conference held at Camp Meeting on chickasahey. In 1823 was on Conecuh Circuit, AL and on account ill health was placed on supernumerary list with Rev. Thos. Clinton which included Wilkinson Co, MS and from Homo-chitto River, MS to Bayou Manshac below Baton Rouge, LA. conference held Tuscaloosa, AL. 1825, was on Natchez and Washington Circuit with Rev. John C. Burrus Small circuit Conference in Natchez. 1826, on Wilkinson Circuit with Rev. Wm. V. Douglas which included Wilkinson Co., MS and east and west Feliciana parishes, LA. Conference held 1827, was again on Amite Circuit with Amos Adams, territory then included from Springfield, Livingston, LA to Homochitto River, MS. 1823, was with Rev. Absolom Gavin on Feliciana Circuit which included east and west Feliciana and Baron Rough parish. Was a delegate to General Conference at Petersburgh, PA in May, was married June, 1828. 1829, was made Presiding Elder at Conference of 1828 and put on District and which embraced country from Natchez on north, to Baron Rouge on south MS River on west and Pearl River on east. Was on this District for something like 14 years. District was changed several times.
(From Lucie Grift Price Collection submitted by PFA member, Doris Bennett)
FUNERAL NOTICE The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of deceased, which will take place from his late residence on Monday, the 13th inst., at 2 o'clock, P. M. DARLINGTON, La., May 12th 1878 ---------- Memoir of Rev. Barnabas Pipkin Barnabas Pipkin was born in North Carolina, Feb. 27th, 1795. He entered the South Carolina Conference in the beginning of the year 1819, and was received, admitted to Deacon's orders, and transferred to the Mississippi Conference in 1821. After a ministerial life of nearly sixty years, as pastor, presiding elder and superannuated preacher, this venerable servent of God died in great peace at his residence in St. Helena Parish, State of Louisiana, on the 11th day of May, 1878, aged 82 years. He was twice married, first to Miss Elizabeth Hanna, and secondly, to Mrs. R.A. Bradford. Thrifty, frugal and generous, his domestic life was one of great comfort and helpfulness, the weary found a welcome and a resting place under his hospitable roof. He was a man of labor and of sacrifice for the Master's sake. Strong in his purpose, quick in execution, and deep in his convictions of duty, what his hands found to do he did with all his might. His death was sublime. Conscious that he had approached the end of his journey, he only looked back to solace the sad hearts, his household, and send greeting to us; then waving his hand in adieus, he passed through the gate and entering into the city. The remotest link that bound us to the fathers in broken and the men nearer us only left to show how fields were won. He was the eloquence of pathos, the weight of faith, the gushings of a great heart, great because Christ was formed with him, the hope of glory. W.H. Watkins ---------- Appointments - Rev. Barnabas Pipkin Sandy River, SC - 1819 Union, SC - 1820 Missionary to Mississippi - 1821 Franklin, LA - 1822 Conecuh, AL - 1823 Wilkinson Circuit, MS - 1824 Natchez & Washington, MS - 1825 Wilkinson Circuit, MS - 1826-27 Feliciana, LA - 1828 Amite Circuit, MS - 1829 Presiding Elder, Washington Dist., MS - 1830-31 Presiding Elder, New Orleans Dist., LA - 1832-33 Feliciana Circuit, LA - 1834 Presiding Elder, New Orleans Dist., LA - 1835-37 Presiding Elder, Greensburg Dist., LA - 1838 Presiding Elder, Baton Rouge Dist., LA - 1839-41 Presiding Elder, Covington Dist., LA - 1842 Presiding Elder, Baton Rouge Dist., LA - 1843-46 Clinton, LA - 1847 Retired assistant, St. Helena Dist., LA -1848-57 Presiding Elder, Covington Dist., LA - 1858-59 Presiding Elder, Clinton Dist., LA - 1860-62 Retired - 1863-68 Greensburg, LA - 1869 St. Helena, LA - 1870 ---------- Bronze Monument at last resting place of Martha Elizabeth, Rev. Barnabas Pipkin, Wilbur Fisk Pipkin, Mrs. M.T. Pipkin and Henry Winans Pipkin in Clinton Pipkin Cemetery, about one mile north west of old Darlington M.E. Church, south. Signed L.M. Pipkin |
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