First Baptist, Henderson
According to its historical marker, First Baptist Church in Henderson:
Begun in 1845 by the Rev. Lemuel Herrin (d. 1852), pioneer missionary Baptist minister from Tennessee, this church was reorganized in 1850 by Elders John B. Renfro and J. O. Walker, and the Rev. Jesse Witt, who served as the first pastor. Total membership in 1850 was 21. In its early years, the fellowship shared a meeting place with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The present church building was dedicated April 25, 1954. At least three other congregations have been sponsored by this one. The membership has grown steadily in recent years to the current (1976) total of over 1800.
posted by R. L. Vaughn at 9:19 PM
2 Comments:
I found your blog today while searching information about my great-great grandfather Lemuel Herrin. In one of your blogs you mentioned my family - the Winder's - and that they donated the land for the church where you preach, what church is that?
Any information would be very helpful.
John Winder
Hi, John,
Sorry for not replying sooner. I don't seem to get notices when folks comment here. (I need to check on that.) The church is Old Prospect Baptist Church in southern Rusk County (County Road 3197). It is a tradition that has been passed down by some that Peter M. C. Winder donated the land where the old church building sits. There is not written record of that, though it might could be proven by someone good at researching land records.
Hope this helps.
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