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Church activities in Pilot Point (1920) A wedding is held at the CME church in Pilot Point. One of the Whitlow was among the attendees. W.P. Huntley preaches for a special occasion at one of the Baptist churches in town. Members of St. James AME attend a conference in Sherman.
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Church activities in Pilot Point (1919) Numerous church activities are reported from the African American Pilot Point community. W.P. Huntley preaches at the CME church; Rev. Alexander is giving his final service at one of the Pilot Point churches; Rev. C.H. Pryor is preaching at County Line Baptist, which is his normal post.
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Church activities in Pilot Point (1919) Several church activities are occurring in the African American Pilot Point Community. Special services are held at County Line Baptist Church; a funeral service is held at one of the churches; plans for entertaining young WWI veterans are taking place. Principal W.D. Love, also a preacher is assisting with the plans regarding the WWI veterans. There are other reports of Pilot Point preachers traveling outside Pilot Point to preach at other Denton County churches. Overall, most of the African American preachers and leader of Pilot Point at the time are reported in this article
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W.P. Huntley injured while traveling to Stephenville (1905) An African American man, W.P. Huntley was injured while traveling to Stephenville. It's assumed that this article is talking about the same W.P. Huntley from Pilot Point, since the articles says that he was from a Methodist church, and it was not entirely uncommon for preachers to travel to preach far outside their community even during the early twentieth century.
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W.P. Huntley holds a debate in Pilot Point (1888) W.P. Huntley, a pastor and a teacher in Pilot Point plans to hold a debate race relations. The topic is, "Which has suffered greater injury at the hands of the white people, the Negro or Indian?" African American preachers in the rural South often held other occupations besides preaching.
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W.P. Huntley and C.C. Trimble expected to attend conference in Dallas (1896) W.P. Huntley and C.C. Trimble, who were both African American preachers in Pilot Point are expected to attend a state conference in Dallas for "colored citizens." Further specifics of the conference are unknown. Huntley and Trimble were prominent figures in the African American community in Pilot Point during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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Rev. W.P. Huntley court case, Denton County (1896) Rev. W.P. Huntley of Pilot Point, reported in a court case from Denton County.
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Rev. W.P. Huntley attends a "Colored Free Masons" meeting in Galveston (1893) Rev. W.P. Huntley attends the "Colored Free Masons meeting," in Galveston in 1883. Rev. Huntley was very active in the African American Pilot Point community. Many African American preachers like Rev. Huntley were central figures in their community, often holding other occupations besides preaching.
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Oral History clip of Pearlie Mae Simpson (2018) Pearlie Mae Simpson, a livelong member of St. James Baptist Church recollects on church activities and church services during her childhood.
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Oral History clip of Pearlie Mae Simpson (2018)
Pearlie Mae Simpson, a lifelong member of St. James Baptist Church discusses the history of the church, including it's relocation from present-day Lake Ray Roberts.
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Oral history interview of Willie Pearl Jackson Oral history interview of Willie Pearl Jackson. Sister Willie Pearl Jackson is a 94 year old native of Pilot Point. She is the oldest member of the St. James Baptist Church of Pilot Point and has been active in the community by teaching sunday school. In this interview, Sister Willie Pearl Jackson touches on Pilot Points changes over time, racial change, childhood, school, and church life.
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Oral history interview of Pearlie Mae Simpson Oral history interview of Pearlie Mae Simpson (née Jackson). Pearlie Mae has been an active member of the Pilot Point community, serving on the city council and helping with the restoration efforts of the St. John's cemetery. In the interview, she speaks about her life, community, church, and school before a technological malfunction cut off the rest of her interview.
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St. John's Community Map
This map documents the dwellings of those buried in St. John's Cemetery. It also locates St. John's Baptist Church and cemetery.
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St. John's Cemetery Deed This is the land deed settled between John and Julia Newbury and the trustees of St. John's Baptist Church, Abraham Lyles, John Burton, and Joe Medders.
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Teacher Training Class Texas College Teacher Training Class Texas College
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Wiley College Senior Normal Class 1911 Wiley College Senior Normal Class 1911
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University girls; A class of ornamental workers at Wiley University, Texas. University girls; A class of ornamental workers at Wiley University, Texas.
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Students at Wiley College circa 1922 Young students learning in a classroom at Wiley College, circa 1922.
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Undated Image of the Wiley College Early Staff Undated Image of the Wiley College Early Staff
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Paul Quinn College 1900 an image Paul Quinn College dated around 1900
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Profile on Wiley College in the 1903 "History of Education in Texas" Profile on Wiley College in the 1903 "History of Education in Texas"
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Post-Signal November 6, 1908 page 4 Article stating the votes tallied for Pilot Point in the 1908 governor election in which Thomas Campbell wins.
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Post-Mirror March 16, 1894 page 4 Article detailing the visit by noted populiast James H. “Cyclone” Davis to Pilot Point, Texas and his speech against the new income tax laws in 1894.
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Post-Mirror November 11 1892 page 4 Article detailing the number of votes counted in Pilot Point and local neighboring cities.
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St. John's Cemetery
This is a satellite image of St. John's cemetery as it looks today.