Dallas Baptist Churches
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July 30, 1868, a presbytery consisting of the following ordained Baptist ministers, met in Dallas for the purpose of organizing a Baptist Church, namely: Rev. W. W. Harris, Rev. J. F. Pinson, W. B. Long and W.J. Bowen. They effected an organization with the following members: E. G. Mays, W. L. Williams, John Hanna, L. B. Williams, M. L. Bowen, C. E. Mays, A. C. Mays, N. E. Collins, Martha Seegar, S. C. Arkard and M. E. Kerfoot, and named it "The First Baptist Church of Dallas."
The growth of this church has been most wonderful. It has at present a membership of about 700 and one of the handsomest and most costly church buildings in the State, costing $100,000; location on Patterson avenue and North Ervay street. The following pastors have served this church since it was first established, viz.:
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Rev Harris, elected August 22, 1868
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Rev. C. A. Stanton, elected October 1, 1871
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Rev. A. Weaver, financial agent for the church, elected May 9, 1872. After serving in this capacity was elected pastor, assisted by Rev. G. T. Wilburn.
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Rev. G. W. Rogers, elected January 23, 1876
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Rev. J. H. Curry, elected January 1, 1878
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Rev. R. T. Hanks, elected January 1, 1883
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Rev. A. M. Sims, elected 1890.
On June 30, 1892, Rev. A. M. Sims retired from the pastorate, so the church is at present without a pastor. One however, will be elected at an early date.
The following are the present deacons:
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W. L. Williams
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S. L. May
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W. R. Howell
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J. L. Williams
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E. P. Marshall
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E.T. Lewis
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J. F. Warren
The Second Baptist Church (Rev. A.B. Ingram, pastor), situated on Corinth street, was organized in 1889, by Rev. R. T. Hanks, pastor First Church, and W. L. Williams, one of the deacons.
Washington Avenue Church (Rev. Thomas S. Potts, pastor), was organized in 1888, with 30 members, by Rev. S. J. Anderson, missionary, under the auspices of the First Baptist Church. It has now a very large membership, and is in very flourishing conditions.
Lake Avenue Church was organized in 1891. Present pastor, Rev. Mr. Millican.
- Memorial & Biographical History of Dallas County, Texas, 1892, p. 323.
