Resolved the following named repairs are necessary in order of importance for the church building, repair of arch, putting a new roof on building, and a new ceiling, and painting inside of church.

May 21st, the congregation of the Baptist Church tendered the use of the Church building when the same was not occupied for the regular services to the Presbyterians while the Presbyterians shall be repairing their church building.  Resolved that the thanks of the Presbyterian Church be given to our Baptist Brothers for the generous tender of their use of their House of Worship.

- 1906 -

February 6th, the Moderator announced to the Session the death since our last meeting of Elder A.J. Bradfield, and long the Clerk of this Session.  A memorial was adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes as follows:

Andrew Jackson Bradfield was born April 1st, 1837 at Snickersville (now Bluemont), Loudoun County, VA.  Here removed to Leesburg about the year 1858, and was received into communion of the Presbyterian Church July 1867.  He was made a Deacon in said church April 18th, 1868; made an Elder April 1st, 1869, and served as such until death January 16, 1906.  He was married to Miss Margaret A. Hall in the Presbyterian Church at Leesburg by Rev. J.W. Lupton Dec 6, 1868; he was buried in Union Cemetery January 17th, 1906.

This his life for 69 years was bounded by a circle of about 20 miles, within which he knew, and was known, by the great majority of the people and there he impressed as a man who recognized God in all things.  He held various offices of trust from time to time, as they were committed to him by his fellow citizens; he was a deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court for James Sinclair, and was afterwards elected Clerk of said Court, and was General Receiver of the Circuit Court funds for over forty years.  He was for many years Superintendent of the Sabbath School and afterwards a teacher of the Bible in the Church in which he was a member.

As occasion demanded, he attended the Courts of the Church and rendered faithful service.

He was always found in attendance upon the worship of God when health permitted.  Until his last sickness he was member of the choir, he was the treasurer of the Church for many years, he was especially regular in his attendance at the Prayer Meeting and his prayers were marked by intelligence and fervor.

March 12th, at a meeting of the Session the Moderator was requested to give notice from the pulpit on next Sabbath to all the subscribers to support of the Church to pay their dues in full to April 1st in order to the closing of the fiscal year.

Permission was given the Ladies Aid Society to repair the fence in front of the Church in their discretion.

March 28th, the report of the committee heretofore appointed to carry out the repairs recently made to our church building was presented.  Resolved the thanks of the congregation are due and are hereby tendered to the following persons:

1. To the Building and Repair committee whose report has been received at this meeting for their efficient service in completing the satisfactory repairs to our Church building and to those persons whose liberality made said repairs possible.

2. To the children of Mrs. Ann F. Lewis (deceased) for the contribution of $122.50 for purchase of the bell recently put in place as a memorial to their mother.  And to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Brooks for their valuable aid in procuring a belfry.

3. To the daughters of Frederick W. Shafer (deceased) for a new pulpit Bible, used for the first time last Sabbath, donated by them as a memorial to their honored father who was long an honored member of this Church.

4. And to the generous donor (Rev. J.W. Lupton) who has contributed the funds to install the new electric lights for our church.

On motion the balance in the hands of the building committee amounting to $71.92 was ordered to be turned over the Ladies Sewing Society to be used for their purposed.

The Moderator congratulated at the meeting that the substantial repairs now completed costing over $1000 had been effected without incurring any debt, and that the Church was now wholly free from any indebtedness.

On motion the old Bible, long in use in this church, is donated to the congregation worshipping at Cool Spring.

- 1907 -

At a congregational meeting held at the conclusion of the sermon on Sunday morning July 14th, Dr. Lupton then read to the congregation his resignation as Pastor of the Church and retired from the meeting.

To the Presbyterian Congregation of Leesburg, VA:

My Dear Friends,

For the thirst time I come to you with the request that you will unite with me in asking the Presbytery of Chesapeake to dissolve the relation of Pastor and People now existing between us.  That this is a painful duty on my part requires no proof.  Increasing age reminds me that I cannot do the work required in this field as it should be done, and while I do not expect to cease preaching the Gospel, I do hope to give up the more strenuous parts of the pastoral work.

As is known to you all this is no sudden decision on my part.  Two years ago, I made the same request and you declined to unite with me, after which Presbytery declined to sever the relation.  A few months ago prior to the spring meeting of 1907, I brought the matter again before the Session and the Session requested me to wait until now, thus giving the Church time to look about for a successor.  Unit with me in this request to take effect August 31st and the door will be opened to another able to inspire a large number of you to do a work which I have utterly failed to do.

Very truly your Pastor, who loves you and yours, now as always,

                                J.W. Lupton

- 1909 -

Narrative prepared for Presbytery:

The attendance on the services of the Sanctuary was good, at the few Sabbath services that were held, there being a vacancy in the Pastorate from Sept. 1 1907 to April 1, 1909.

In a vacancy of 19 months in the Pastorate all regular contributions have been much interrupted; but the Ladies Societies have been carried on faithfully and successfully, and many of our members have been liberal.

Upon the only occasion during the year when we were able to hold consecutive services there was evidence of spiritual life and interest among our people and four persons were added to the church on profession.  These meetings were followed by revival services in other churches and large accessions to the membership resulted.

May 9th, the installation services were held in the Church in the presence of a large congregation, in conformity to the Book of Church Order.  Rev. J.R. Sevier preached the sermon form Luke 24th chapter and made the charge to the Pastor.  Rev. T.W. Hooper, Jr.  propounded the constitutional question and made the charge to the people, whereupon the congregation by unanimous rising vote receive the Rev. H.M. Moffett as their pastor and he was declared to be duly installed as such.

- 1911 -

The following is a copy of the Statistical report of the Leesburg Presbyterian Church for the year ended March 31st, 1911:

The attendance on the services of the Sanctuary has improved and is good at morning service, not so good at night.

About one-fourth the families of our church observe family worship.

In evangelistic work outside the bounds of our Church, our Pastor has preached 27 times at mission points in Loudoun County and elsewhere.  We are on the outlook for suitable men for the Gospel Ministry.

- 1912 -

April 20th, at a call meeting of the Session, Rev. H.M. Moffett gave notice of his having received and accepted a call from the Presbyterian Church at Charlestown, WV for his pastoral services.  The resignation to take effect June 1st.  Rev. Dr. S.K. Winn having consented to be the stated supply of this Church until a regular pastor can be secured.

The Session desires to enter its grateful recognition of the valuable service and faithfulness of the Ladies Missionary Society, the Ladies Mite Society and also the Junior Society of the Church.

After due consideration of the subject the Session decided to inaugurate the General Assembly's plan of every member canvas for raising funds for the current expenses and benevolent causes of the Church.  And to use duplex envelopes and pledge cards in said work.

- 1913 -

Dr. S.K. Winn continued to serve as pastor and lived in the Manse which was then on the corner of Cornwall and Liberty streets.

Elder Charles Janney attended the Pan-Presbytery conference in Aberdeen, Scotland.

- 1915 -

The Year end report listed 4 Elders, 4 Deacons, and a total of 131 communicants.  The Pastor's salary in this year was $780 out of a total budget of $1255.  The narrative prepared stated that attendance upon the services of the Sanctuary at the morning services is generally good, night services and prayer meetings are neglected by a considerable number of our members.

The moderator announced to the Session the death of Elder William N. Wise, long a member of our body.  The following article was ordered to be placed on our records concerning him.

William Newton Wise, aged 71, died at his home in Leesburg on Friday, May 1st after an illness which had made him an invalid for the past two or three years.  At the time of his death, Mr. Wise was suffering from paralysis of the throat and the end was expected for a number of days before the hand of the Almighty relieved his intense suffering and called him to his everlasting reward.

The deceased was born in Alexandria, VA in 1844 and was the son of George and Sinah Newton Wise.  On January 21st, 1878 he married Miss Ella Vandevanter of Loudoun County.  During the Civil War, Mr. Wise served as courier in the Black Horse Company of the famous Fourth Virginia Cavalry under General J.E.B. Stuart.  His loyalty to the Confederacy was unswerving and he was constantly commended for his bravery and daring under the most drying circumstances.

Shortly after his marriage he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court of Loudoun County.  For years Mr. Wise was Commissioner of Accounts and Commissioner in Chancery.

A man of exemplary habits and unfailing disposition, the deceased, a perfect type of true Christian character and the soul of honor and integrity. (the minutes note that Mr. Wise was for many years a Deacon in this Church, and in 1904 was elected a Ruling Elder).

October 27th, the moderator laid before the meeting of the Session a communication from Ms. Florence B. Nichols, a member of this Church, asking the adoption by the Church of the individual communion cups in the administration of the Lords Supper and offering to defray the expense incidental to the change from the present plan of distributing the elements in case the proposed change should be made.  The Session after consideration of Ms. Nichols request decided to grand the same and to adopt the individual communion cups and to thank her for her generous proposal.

- 1916 -

- 1917 -

After due consideration it being the unanimous judgment of the Session that the time had come to secure a regular pastor for this church.

A communication from the Ladies Mite Society suggested a sale of the present Manse to which the Ladies were directed to be informed that if a purchaser can be found to buy said property at a proper and reasonable price, the Session will be disposed to consider the question of a sale favorable.

April 16th, a letter to the Clerk states "Please to state to the Session this afternoon that I will not be able to serve the Leesburg Church beyond July 1st of this year, Faithfully yours, S.K. Winn.

In the narrative of the report on the year ending March 31, 1917, there is a statement that there was a marked manifestation of the Holy Spirit's power early in the present church year resulting in over 30 additions to our membership following an evangelistic service led by Gypsy Smith, Jr.

- 1918 -

In the report to the Spring Meeting of Presbytery it is stated that our Church is without a Pastor and it owes no unpaid debt.  We have expended from time to time during the year for supplies to our pulpit.  The resident communicants are reported to total 144 and there were 26 nonresident communicants.  The Budget for this year was $1131.

October 2nd, at a called meeting of the Session to consider the action approved at a congregational meeting, the congregation proceeded to the election of a Pastor whereupon Rev. William J. King of West Virginia was placed in nomination and received the unanimous vote of the meeting and was declared duly elected Pastor.  A call for his Pastoral services for three fourths of his time was thereupon made out and signed by the officers of the Church.  The compensation mentioned in said call for said portion of his time was fixed at the sum of $1000 and free occupancy and use of the Manse.  It being understood the remaining fourth of the time was to be given to the Pastoral care of the Ashburn Presbyterian Church, with which the Leesburg Church is at present grouped.

Said installation ceremonies, as directed by the order of Presbytery, were duly carried out on December 29th at Leesburg at 11:00 AM and at Ashburn at 8:00 PM.

- 1919 -

In report to the Presbytery it states that our Pastor preaches at Ashburn and at one Mission Point.  Efforts to secure recruits for the Gospel Ministry, by preaching, by personal interviews, and by prayer, continue.  The Deacons reported of the receipts and disbursements of the rent of the Manse during the time it was not occupied.

November, the Pastor was requested to present to the congregation the cause of the relief to the destitute Churches in Belgium and France.

- 1920 -

In report to the Presbytery it was stated that there has been some improvement in training our young people in the homes in the Scriptures and Catechisms of the Church.  There has been a decided improvement in worshiping the Lord with their substance by our people and in giving to the extension of the Gospel.  Salary has been increased to $1200 for three fourths of the Pastor's time and all has been paid.  There have been manifestations of the Holy Spirit and a greater activity in Church work.  Our Pastor preaches once a month at Clark's Gap and occasionally elsewhere.  The whole number of communicants is 172 and the total amount for all causes is $3104.

June, the Session recommended that the Pastor bring to the attention of the Congregation the causes of the special Endowment Fund for the Graham Building and of the Near East Relief Fund and that a special collection for said causes be taken at such time as he may deem best.

A committee was appointed to examine and report on the best method of heating the Church and the practicability of installing a furnace to replace the present stoves.

October, the new heating system was installed with suitable sheet iron jackets and proper repairs to the chimney.  The Deacons were requested to make sale to best advantage of the five old stoves.

- 1921 -

The proposal of Rev. William Cummings, Presbyterial Evangelist, to visit this church was favorably considered and the Pastor was requested to make all necessary arrangements and decide on the time and place of the meeting.

The consideration of the circular letter of the Laymen's Association, urging the formation of a Men's Society in this church was duly considered and a committee was appointed to consider further and report on the proper action to be taken in the matter.

- 1922 -

April, a report from the committee to organize a men's society stated that they saw no prospect of such organization and on motion the committee was discharged from further consideration of the subject.

- 1923 -

April, after due consideration the Session called a congregational meeting to be held in the church.  The purpose is to elect trustees to hold the legal title of our church property and to consider the question of appointing a committee to consider the sale of the present Manse property and the purchase of more suitable property to be used as a Manse.

The recent death of William Clemens, a beloved member of this Church and Chairman of the Board of Deacons, was brought to the attention of the Session.  The Clerk was requested to prepare a proper minute in reference to our departed friend to be spread upon our minutes and send to his family.

June, the treasurer was authorized to advance $15 as our contribution to the Union Community Services to be held by the Churches of Leesburg on the Courthouse lawn in July and August.

July, the Session was formally notified that the official body of Hampden-Sidney College had at its June meeting conferred upon Rev. William K. King, our pastor and Moderator, the degree of Doctor of Divinity of said college.  And this minute is entered upon the Session records in commemoration of the event and appreciation of the action taken by the College.

- 1924 -

February, Dr. King informed the Session that he had received a call to the Pastorate of the Church at Amhurst, VA which call he was considering without having reached a decision in his own mind.

July, Elder Vandevanter submitted a revised list of the membership of the Church and an historical sketch of the same which was approved and he was requested to have two hundred copies printed for use of the Church.  He was also directed to ascertain a report to our next meeting the approximate cost of having the entire Sessional records to date type-written and bound with a view to their better preservation.

- 1925 -

March, the recent death of Mr. Charles P. Janney, Session member and Clerk of Session, was brought to the attention of the Session and a committee was appointed to prepare a proper minute in reference to our departed Brother, to be spread upon our minutes and sent to his family.

"Whereas an all wise God has in His wisdom and mercy, on March 19th, 1925, called from his earthly service to his Heavenly reward our beloved Brother Elder, Charles Phillips Janney.  And whereas, as an Elder, Clerk of Session, and teacher of the Men's Bible class Brother Janney rendered invaluable service to our Church and to the Kingdom of Christ.  And whereas his exceptional knowledge of the things pertaining to the Kingdom has enabled him to render such outstanding service as few men are permitted to give, representing her in a most efficient way in the lower and higher courts of the Church over a period of forty-five years.  Therefore be it resolved that the members of the Session of the Presbyterian Church in Leesburg humbly bow in submission to the Great Head of the Church, the Rewarder of those who diligently seek and serve Him.  And be it further resolved that it be put in our record our appreciation of his princely character, his piety and zeal and his sacrifice and service for the little Church he loved.

The following is the statistical report sent for year ending March 31st, 1925:

April, it was reported that the copying of the original records of this church, from its organization in 1804 to June 1914 have been completed.  Instructions were handed down to send the original to Union Theological Seminary at Richmond, VA to be deposited in the Library.

December, at a congregational meeting Dr. King explained the object of the meeting to be to act on his resignation as Pastor of this Church so that he might accept a call to the Presbyterian Church at Belle Haven, Accomac County, VA.  The Elders expressed very strongly the regret of the congregation that Dr. King felt called upon to resign his charge here and emphasizing the fact that we were acting at his request and not from our wishes.

- 1926 -

A congregational meeting was held February 14th to appoint a committee to sell the Manse property if found practical.  The Board of Deacons was appointed a committee with power to sell the present Manse, purchase a new one, or build on the lot at Church, or tear down the present Manse and build on that lot.

Authority was also given the Ladies to sell the Sunday School organ at the best price obtainable.

March 7th, a congregational meeting was held for the purpose of considering extending a call to Mr. W.W. Arrowood, Pastor of the Church at Tazewell, to become the Pastor of this church.  The motion was presented, seconded and unanimously carried.

April 11th, the congregational again met to extend a call to Mr. James Sprunt to become Pastor of this Church.

May 9th, a congregational meeting was held for the purpose of extending a call to Rev. T.D. Terrell.  A letter was read which had been received the previous day from Rev. Terrell, stating he had decided that he would be unable to accept a call form this church if offered to him.  There being no other name before the meeting, it was adjourned.

August, a called congregational meeting was held to consider sending a call to become the Pastor of this church to Rev. W. Twyman Williams of Hampdon Sidney, VA.

The members of the Presbyterian Church worshipping at Leesburg, VA doth approve the sale of the Presbyterian Manse to Pauline Castlemen at and for the sum of $3750.  On motion duly seconded, the congregation decided, by a practically unanimous vote, to accept the challenge of the First Church of Bristol, Tennessee and raise an amount equal to one dollar per member to assist in paying off the deficiency in the funds of the benevolent causes of the Church.

December 6th, at a called meeting of the Potomac Presbytery, held at Central Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dupay Holladay was, after examination, received from Mississippi Presbytery.  A call from the Leesburg Presbyterian Church was handed him and accepted by him.  A committee was appointed to install him as Pastor on December 19th.

- 1927 -

March, Mr. Holladay presented a check he had received from Mr. & Mrs. Westmoreland Davis for $100, which at Mr. Holladay's suggestion was applied to the Building Fund.

April, a congregational meeting was held to decide whether the Church wanted to take over the lot adjoining that on which the Manse is being erected, recently purchased by Mr. Frank D. Paul at the action sale of the property belonging to the Samuel Johnston Estate.  This lot was purchased for $925 but Mr. Paul offers to contribute $300 making the price to the Church $625.  The congregation was also requested to authorize the Trustees to borrow monies sufficient to pay for the above lot and complete the construction of the Manse.  The following statement of the receipts and expenditures was given:

A list of estimated costs for completing the manse was presented that totaled an additional $4595.

August, a congregational meeting was held to review the receipts and expenditures pertaining to the manse property.  Receipts and expenditures pertaining to the manse property.  Receipts $12,022.13; Expenditures $14,535.29.  Balance due $2513.16.  No one suggested any way or means of liquidating the whole amount.  It was then brought to the attention of the congregation that three members would assume the $2500 debt of the church balance due above the trust and the Church to curtail the debt each year to the extent of the contributions of these three member advancing the said $2500.

- 1928 -

July 8, a letter from the Pastor was read:

I am deeply grieved to be compelled to notify you that on next Tuesday afternoon at the central Presbyterian Church in Washington, I shall offer to the Presbytery my resignation as Pastor of the Leesburg Presbyterian Church.  When I came to be your Pastor, it was with the prayer, hope and purpose that I might remain with you long enough to do a really constructive work, and by the blessing of God, to render a large service to this Church and the Kingdom of God.  But, just at the time when I was beginning to get well acquainted with the people of the community, and many opportunities for service, influence, and usefulness, seemed to be opening up both in the town and country, - these hopes have been blasted.  Therefore I am compelled to take the course have indicated.  In my labors among you, I have endeavored to be faithful, earnest, prayerful, diligent and straightforward in all my dealings.  Up to the present time, I have secured no definitive work for the future.  Let me here emphasize my earnest desire and hope that every member of this Church will continue in the fellowship of this congregation, and use all diligence to keep the fair name of the Church without spot and unrebukable until the appearing of our Lord Jesus.  May I be allowed to take this opportunity of thanking my many friends and co-workers in this Church and among the people of town and community for their numerous manifestations of friendship, of sympathy, of loyal and of support. May the wise counsel and the richest blessings of a Great Head of the Church abide with every one of you.

A paper, with the following heading, and signed by a number of persons, some of whom were members of this Church, was presented and asked to be forwarded to the Presbytery:

We the Citizens of Leesburg regardless of Church affiliation regret to learn that the Rev. Dupay Holladay will sever his ministry here at an early date.  He and his family leave a host of friends who trust our loss may prove their gain.

November, at a congregational meeting the Rev. James Shannon Montgomery was put into nomination to become the Pastor of this Church.  Rev. Montgomery is a native of Ireland and a Princeton graduate.  The salary to be $1800 and the free use of the Manse.  At a called meeting of the Potomac Presbytery held in the Central Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J.S. Montgomery was received into the Presbytery and a commission was appointed to install Mr. Montgomery as Pastor of the Leesburg Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:30 PM.