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Below is the history of the Gilgal Baptist Church in 1828, which he help build:
The History of Gilgal Baptist Church
Gilgal Baptist Church was organized on September 28, 1828. Over the years research has been conducted in how the name Gilgal was chosen but without confirmation. The word is mentioned in the scriptures many times because it was a very important place.The meaning of the word Gilgal is "circle of stones." Gilgal is very fortunate its history has been recorded in ledgers which have been preserved. There were very few churches in Tuscaloosa County in the year of 1827. In fact only five (5) churches existed: those being Grant's Creek, Big Creek, Bethel, First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa and Sardis. In 1828 the early settlers of the Duncanville community built a log house and furnished it with seats. This log house became Gilgal Baptist Church. The work was led by Daniel Swindle, James Beams and Reuben Dixon Loggins. Swindle and Loggins were not members of any church family; however, Mr. Beams was a Baptist. When the log house was completed the question arose as to what denomination the church should be. Mr. Beams discussed the doctrines of different denominations and left the decision to Mr. Swindle and Mr. Beams who felt after much thought to follow the Baptist doctrine.
In September 1828, what is presently known as Gilgal was constituted with thirteen (13) members. Mr. Joab Pratt was asked to preach for the church. In 1839 during a great revival, Mr. Swindle united with the church. The three men who led in building the church, Mr. Beams, Mr. Loggins, and Mr. Swindle are buried side by side in the church cemetary.
In 1834 Cahaba Association met with Gilgal Church. After the Association adjourned, a revival was held which lasted 11 days. It was the greatest meeting known in this County. There were 130 people saved and Gilgal was blessed with 67 members with 63 others uniting with local area churches.
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Daniel Swindle (29858542)
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Below is the history of the Gilgal Baptist Church in 1828, which he help build:
The History of Gilgal Baptist Church
Gilgal Baptist Church was organized on September 28, 1828. Over the years research has been conducted in how the name Gilgal was chosen but without confirmation. The word is mentioned in the scriptures many times because it was a very important place.The meaning of the word Gilgal is "circle of stones." Gilgal is very fortunate its history has been recorded in ledgers which have been preserved. There were very few churches in Tuscaloosa County in the year of 1827. In fact only five (5) churches existed: those being Grant's Creek, Big Creek, Bethel, First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa and Sardis. In 1828 the early settlers of the Duncanville community built a log house and furnished it with seats. This log house became Gilgal Baptist Church. The work was led by Daniel Swindle, James Beams and Reuben Dixon Loggins. Swindle and Loggins were not members of any church family; however, Mr. Beams was a Baptist. When the log house was completed the question arose as to what denomination the church should be. Mr. Beams discussed the doctrines of different denominations and left the decision to Mr. Swindle and Mr. Beams who felt after much thought to follow the Baptist doctrine.
In September 1828, what is presently known as Gilgal was constituted with thirteen (13) members. Mr. Joab Pratt was asked to preach for the church. In 1839 during a great revival, Mr. Swindle united with the church. The three men who led in building the church, Mr. Beams, Mr. Loggins, and Mr. Swindle are buried side by side in the church cemetary.
In 1834 Cahaba Association met with Gilgal Church. After the Association adjourned, a revival was held which lasted 11 days. It was the greatest meeting known in this County. There were 130 people saved and Gilgal was blessed with 67 members with 63 others uniting with local area churches.
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Daniel Swindle (29858542)
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Below is the history of the Gilgal Baptist Church in 1828, which he help build:
The History of Gilgal Baptist Church
Gilgal Baptist Church was organized on September 28, 1828. Over the years research has been conducted in how the name Gilgal was chosen but without confirmation. The word is mentioned in the scriptures many times because it was a very important place.The meaning of the word Gilgal is "circle of stones." Gilgal is very fortunate its history has been recorded in ledgers which have been preserved. There were very few churches in Tuscaloosa County in the year of 1827. In fact only five (5) churches existed: those being Grant's Creek, Big Creek, Bethel, First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa and Sardis. In 1828 the early settlers of the Duncanville community built a log house and furnished it with seats. This log house became Gilgal Baptist Church. The work was led by Daniel Swindle, James Beams and Reuben Dixon Loggins. Swindle and Loggins were not members of any church family; however, Mr. Beams was a Baptist. When the log house was completed the question arose as to what denomination the church should be. Mr. Beams discussed the doctrines of different denominations and left the decision to Mr. Swindle and Mr. Beams who felt after much thought to follow the Baptist doctrine.
In September 1828, what is presently known as Gilgal was constituted with thirteen (13) members. Mr. Joab Pratt was asked to preach for the church. In 1839 during a great revival, Mr. Swindle united with the church. The three men who led in building the church, Mr. Beams, Mr. Loggins, and Mr. Swindle are buried side by side in the church cemetary.
In 1834 Cahaba Association met with Gilgal Church. After the Association adjourned, a revival was held which lasted 11 days. It was the greatest meeting known in this County. There were 130 people saved and Gilgal was blessed with 67 members with 63 others uniting with local area churches.
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Find A Grave contributor, Bob Jones has made the following suggested edits.
Daniel Swindle (29858542)
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Below is the history of the Gilgal Baptist Church in 1828, which he help build:
The History of Gilgal Baptist Church
Gilgal Baptist Church was organized on September 28, 1828. Over the years research has been conducted in how the name Gilgal was chosen but without confirmation. The word is mentioned in the scriptures many times because it was a very important place.The meaning of the word Gilgal is "circle of stones." Gilgal is very fortunate its history has been recorded in ledgers which have been preserved. There were very few churches in Tuscaloosa County in the year of 1827. In fact only five (5) churches existed: those being Grant's Creek, Big Creek, Bethel, First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa and Sardis. In 1828 the early settlers of the Duncanville community built a log house and furnished it with seats. This log house became Gilgal Baptist Church. The work was led by Daniel Swindle, James Beams and Reuben Dixon Loggins. Swindle and Loggins were not members of any church family; however, Mr. Beams was a Baptist. When the log house was completed the question arose as to what denomination the church should be. Mr. Beams discussed the doctrines of different denominations and left the decision to Mr. Swindle and Mr. Beams who felt after much thought to follow the Baptist doctrine.
In September 1828, what is presently known as Gilgal was constituted with thirteen (13) members. Mr. Joab Pratt was asked to preach for the church. In 1839 during a great revival, Mr. Swindle united with the church. The three men who led in building the church, Mr. Beams, Mr. Loggins, and Mr. Swindle are buried side by side in the church cemetary.
In 1834 Cahaba Association met with Gilgal Church. After the Association adjourned, a revival was held which lasted 11 days. It was the greatest meeting known in this County. There were 130 people saved and Gilgal was blessed with 67 members with 63 others uniting with local area churches.
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