For its first 10 years, it didn't have a pastor, then in 1784. Samuel Woodfin was elected. He served for nearly 50 years. By 1800. the church numbered 300 members the colored members included. Elder Woodfin died January 13. 1832 and was suc ceeded by Edward, Baptist wh served until 1835. when be moved to Alabama. Witt Took Over In February, 1837, Jesse Witt be came pastor. In 1844 be resigned to become agent of the general as sociation. and in the fall of the same year. C Tyree was chosen as his successor. Elder Tyree's pas torate continued until 1867, with in terruption from April, 1856 to April, 1857, T E. Reynolds: 1862. no pastor, and 1863. A B Woodfin In 1868. . R Bacby was pastor Bagbv began his min'stry at Muddy Creek chuich soon after the close of the War Between the States. He was lieutenant in the Powahtan ai ■ tillery, composed largely of men from the community. At that time. General Robert E Bee lived near this church at Der went. a home lent to him by his friend Captam William Cocke, a one-time wealthy land owner in Cumberland county across the creek. He often attended services at Muddv Creek church. The Negro 'laves also attended, and many of them were church members Bagbv Paralyzed

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