Presbyterian to Baptist - An interesting switch.

 

The Rea clan, being of Scottish descent have historically been devout Presbyterians, so when I received this material from cousin Phyllis, I was startled, especially since my own grandfather was one of the prime movers.

From the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (a Regular Baptist Church) on Hall's Ridge Road, Madison, IN:

Killis A. R. Lee and wife donated the ground for the church Oct. 7, 1897.  The Trustees elected were George Rea, Pres., J.P., Lee, Secretary, Robert D. Jackson, Treasurer. 

The Reas-----"Those who worked to build the church, that are in J. P. Lee's Secretary book:  George. W. Rea, Smith Rea, Ed Rea, Marion Rea, Williard Rea, Simpson Rea, and Harvey Rea."

Trustees- Oct. 9, 1887 Geo. Rea, J. P. Lee, R.D. Jackson, Jr., Clark Brown, Levi Rogers, James Stewart, Ebenezer Abe Rodgers.  The Trustees of Mt. pleasant church met all present except Clark Brown organized by electing Geor. Rea president.   

Oct. 18, 1897 commenced building church. 

Oct. 25, 1897 Trustees met to hear report all present from "Begging" committe.  (They were seeking money for their new church).  Recv:  Geo. W. Rea $6.80, Marion Rea $1.75, Smith Rea, $46.00,