. History of the first African Baptist Church [electronic resource]: from its organization, January 20th, 1788, to July 1st, 1888 : including the centennial celebration, addresses, sermons, MM Mm. sSsSsKSs* DEACON JOSEPH C. WILLIAMS was born in Jefferson county, Ga., May 15, 1843. He was con-verted to God in May, 18G8, and was baptized into the fellow-ship of the First African Baptist Church by Rev. W J. Camp-bell. Mr. Williams was a very prominent character in thegreat trouble of 1877, and was elected deacon in that stood by the church against the old deacons and pastor. Itwas r
. History of the first African Baptist Church [electronic resource]: from its organization, January 20th, 1788, to July 1st, 1888 : including the centennial celebration, addresses, sermons, MM Mm. sSsSsKSs* DEACON JOSEPH C. WILLIAMS was born in Jefferson county, Ga., May 15, 1843. He was con-verted to God in May, 18G8, and was baptized into the fellow-ship of the First African Baptist Church by Rev. W J. Camp-bell. Mr. Williams was a very prominent character in thegreat trouble of 1877, and was elected deacon in that stood by the church against the old deacons and pastor. Itwas rather surprising to the old man that his spiritual son Joeshould go against him, but such was true. Deacon Williamstook a strong stand and contributed no little to the planning ofthe majority; he was fearless and outspoken; he was generousand kind-hearted, cheerful in the discharge of his duties, andhad a large following. Mr. Williams supported Mr. Gibbons forthe pastorate of the church. He was not a warm supporter ofMr. Love, and resigned the office of deacon about the time Mr. African Baptist Church. 181 Love was called. He still lives, a member of the Church. is naturally intellig
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