NEW! Newfound Baptist Church Minutes – 1802 – 1865, by Wes Patterson. (2022) This soft bound book is a transcription of the original church minutes for this historic church -- said to be the oldest Baptist Church in the area. We know they were here by February 6, 1802, but planning for the church had started earlier. This 149-page book documents the history of the church as well as lists of members, pastors, and church leaders. It is an excellent resource for early western NC settlers. Deaths are mentioned as well as husbands and wives by name. There is a complete name index.