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winding silk, the result of his morning whittling.
In the afternoon again at the call of the bell, we
go to the negro meeting held in the same place; for
after the colored members became too numerous, they
were allowed to hold a service of their own with Bro.
Jake Fontaine of their own number as preacher,
though one white member must always be present.
They say Mr. Joe Harrell was usually the member.
Later Pastors
It appears that Mr. Woodlief Thomas was pastor of
the church a year or two about the beginning of the
Civil War, and Rev. W. W. Gwinn for about a year
succeeding him. After the War, as I have mentioned,
Mr. Taliaferro again took charge of the church, but
for how long we do not know. Next came Dr. H. W.
Dodge from 1871-1877. Mr. John F. Smith, who wrote
of him at the time of the fiftieth anniversary celebration,
says:
"Brother Dodge has been justly called the old man eloquent.
He is liberally endowed with rich mental, moral and
social qualities, highly cultured, and deeply learned. He is
an Israelite indeed in whome is no guile."
From January, 1877, to the spring of 1880, Rev.
C. C. Chaplin was pastor. Mr. Smith says of him:
"Brother Chaplin was a broad-gauged man in every respect:
large and strong physically, mentally and spiritually."
Rev. M. J. Breaker was the next pastor, but for a
very short time. He was succeeded by Rev. G. W.
Rogers, who remained about two years.
In the spring of 1883 came Dr. Wm. Howard, who
was pastor until December, 1888. He was a native of
England. Quoting the same writer as above,
"He was every inch a man. His was a symmetrical character.
He possessed great common sense, enriched by varied
and extensive learning, and in every respect was a strong
man."
Of the Rev. R. B. Garrett, who came to us in July,
1889, I can speak feelingly, for he was my friend, as
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Brooks, Mrs. V. L. History of the First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas, book, 1923; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33019/m1/13/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.