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Sarem Christian Church
Sarem, Gates Co, NC
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1925 -Sarem Christian Church located in the northwestern part
of Gates County, NC was founded by Rev. H. H. Butler and Dr. W. W. Staley in
1897 after a revival meeting was held in the neighborhood under a bush shelter.
There were 20 charter members and the cornerstone was laid 13 July 1898. Rev. R.
H. Peele was the first pastor; Rev. J. M. Roberts of Windsor, Va., is now (1925)
the pastor. The Rev. C. J. Felton of the Christian Church was raised in this
community. Its present
membership is 35. Sunday school superintendent, W. J. Felton. Those holding
office of deaconship are S. J. Felton, W.D. Langston and W. J. Felton. Hertford
County Herald 25 May 1925 & Gates Co Index 1933/34
(About 1941 the building was moved to Virginia Beach.)
Uncle Beaurie built his house next-door to this church ca 1921.