The History of the First Baptist Church in Manning, S.C.
The Fellowship Baptist church from the late 1820’s was formed by Jesse Hartwell and was the parent church of Manning Baptist Church, This Church (Fellowship) was located on Ox Swamp, Clarendon County of what was then the Sumter District. Later First Baptist Church of Manning, was constituted on or around the year of September 1857.
Eventually The First Baptist Church made its way to manning when it was only a small Village. This happened after Clarendon County, Separated from Sumter District on may 1st 1855. On January, 1861 The Town of Manning received its charter.
All this activity coincided with the Building up of the Congregation of the Manning Baptist Church.
First Baptist Church of Manning has 150 years of showing the Lord’s Love and Mercy and continues to shine as a beacon in a little town with bighearted, and smiling faces that aren’t afraid to reach out to help their fellow man. A book on the church’s History can be obtained at the Church Office located on Boundary and Boyce Streets in Manning.
Lila Bradham wrote the Book in 1984. Copies are 18 dollars and come with a supplement. The title of the book is below:
Partly in sunshine--partly in shadow: A history of First Baptist Church of Manning, South Carolina, 1857-1982
My Holladay Ancestors
Mary Caroline Holladay, Neighbor H. Holladay, and His wife Maggie, Their son Andrew Mitchell Holladay, attended worship at this church. I am pretty sure his wife Virginia, met him, (Andrew) there. Along with their children, namely my Grandfather, Thomas Bailey Holladay, and his wife my Grandmother Pearl Lowder Holladay, were members as well. Their children, and my Dad, attended Sunday school, and enjoyed playing with the kids of all ages, and all were welcomed to worship.
By William Potts Esquire Ordinary for said District .
Whereas a citation has been issued in favor of Elizabeth Holladay for the Administration the Estate of William Holladay, Decd. The said citation was returned by the said Elizabeth Holladay but for the want of security, the administration could not be granted also previous to the station given to said Elizabeth Holladay, there was a citation issued in favor of James C. Holladay, it has been made known to the court this day that the said Elizabeth Holladay can not give security and that the property is in such a situation that it is daily depreciating.
These are therefore to cite you the said Elizabeth Holladay that you do on Friday the eleventh this instant appear before the Court in order to give good and sufficient security for your administration of Estate of William Holladay, decd. In a court of Ordinary filed at Sumter Ville for said District otherwise should you not appear on that day with your securities the administration will be granted unto James C. Holladay
Given under my hand and seal this fourth day of Feby 1820 and in the forty forth year of American Independence
William Potts
Ordy for S.D.
SCDAH, Package 32 Roll 559, Transcribed by Thomas B. Holladay, III Manning,SC
Statement of the administration of the Estate of William Holladay, Decd.
By James C. Holladay, Administrator, on the 14th day of June 1830
Statement of the Estate of said Decd. Accounted for before John D. Miller Commissioner in Equity on 1st July 1823 in case of Perkin’s wife ( formerly widow of said deceased) is J.C. Holladay, Administrator.
The Children’s part after taking Perkin’s part out…
By 2/3 of Sale in hand 508.00
By 2/3 Cotton sold by Mrs. Holladay 86.50
By 2/3 of notes in hand of Administrator 1200.40
By 2/3 of notes for rent of land 58.10
By 2/3 sale of Negroes 59.40
Amount due Estate 1sr July 1823 2503.40
Amount paid Com. Miller on the above date 25.00 W. Haynesworth 50.00
For taxes of Estate 15.81 90.81
Amount due Estate at that time interest from the 2412.59
1st July 1823 upto July 1st 1830 1182.10
the whole amount of the Estate both Principal 3594.75
Paid two years taxes 8.57
Boarding of four Children from 7 Augst
1821 upto Augst 15 1830 9 years at 75 dollars
For boarding and clothing 2700.00
For boarding one child(who died) 397.50 3046.07
Debts due by the Estate (not pain) 548.68
To William Haynesworth 51.00
Cost of Suit in Equity in Person Am 97.46
Ordny fees in case 152.46
Due the Estate on the 1st July 1830-
When the above debts are paid … 396.22
William Potts
Ordy S.D.
SCDAH, Package 32 Roll 559, Transcribed by Thomas B. Holladay, III Manning, SC
South Carolina
Sumter District
To William Potts Ordinary of Sumter District
The Petition of Robert Ridgill and Richard Ridgill;
Therewith
That they became security for James C. Holladay on Administration bond on the Estate of William Holladay, decd. That your petitioners have reason to fear that they may be subjected to some loss if they continue their securityship….that they are apprehensive of the affairs of James C. Holladay are not in a situation that would enable him to discharge his duty to the Estate that the law requires; and request that such order in your council should and will enable your petitioners to obtain a discharge from their liability on the said administration bond, and new securities be established in their places.
April 10th 1830
And your petitioners will ever pray…
Robt. Ridgill
Richd. Ridgill
These are therefore to cite and require you the said James C. Holladay administrator of the goods and chattels of William Holladay, decd. And do on the 2nd Monday in May next 1830, appear before me in Court of Ordinary held for Sumter District at Sumter Court House to answer to the complaints of said Robert and Richard Ridgill and you will account on that day of your administration on the account of William Holladay decd. And produce your vouchers for all your sales against the Estate of said decd. Agreeable to law and that you will give another bond with two good securities for the performance of your administration from that date and let the above securities be awarded.
Herein fail not under the full penalty of the law provided…
Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of April in the year of our Lord 1830 and in the 54th year of American Independence.
William Potts
Ordy for S.D.
SCDAH, Package 32 Roll 559, Transcribed by Thomas B. Holladay, III Manning, SC
B. 11 January 1852 
