The First Century of the First Baptist Church of Richmond Virginia 1780 1880
The First Century of the First Baptist Church of Richmond Virginia 1780 1880
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From the records of the Court we learn that in or about the year 181 9 a second deed was made by Dr. Turpin to this lot. The objects were to correct the first deed, it having been discovered that there was some discrepancy between the quantity of ground conveyed and the actual quantity the lot contained; and to cor- rect some irregularity in the trusteeship. It Is probable that this discovery resulted from a survey of the ground then made w^ith a view to enlarging the house. If so, these additi...ons were made at or about the time this amended deed was granted. This, however, Is con- jectural. In 1827, the Church, receiving large acces- sions, found it necessary to increase still fur- ther the capacity of the house. This was done CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST CENTENARY. I 5 I by adding twenty feet to the west wing. This being accomplished, the house assumed the form and dimensions which it had when pulled down, in 1876, to build on the same site the First African Church. In 1838, the Church, then composed of whites and colored members, had so increased, that the house, capacious as it was, could not hold even the membership, when there was a full attendance.
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