Overview

The author has wonderfully traced the origins of the Roanoke Missionary Baptist Associations and its Founders from 1866 to 1966. He has included brief but substantive narratives of the lives of the Founding Fathers namely: L. W. Boone, Z. H. Berry, H. H. Hays, C. E. Hodges, C. E. Johnson, William Reid, Emanuel Reynolds, and others.

Sufficient attention has been given to the activities of the Women Missionary and Education Union. Pictures and narratives of 10 of its previous presidents have been enshrined in the chapter entitled, "Woman, What of our Past."

Historical Significance

Historical sketches and pictures of selected churches within the Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association display the far-reaching effects of the Founding Fathers. The concluding chapter details the founding of the West Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association from the Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association.

Author's Dedication

Dr. Boone has taken the baton from others who knew that this important historical contribution needed to be gathered, appreciated, shared, and celebrated for a job well done. Unfortunately, no one was able to consistently pursue this great endeavor before Dr. Boone's extensive and exhaustive work represented here.

Scope and Impact

Massive in its scope, the volume guides the reader in a comprehensive and challenging look at the origin and the significance of the Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association and the importance of the Founding Fathers and the work with the North Carolina and Virginia abolitionists.

The lives of the Founding Fathers and the lives of the first three generations of pastors and officials are succinctly presented as they lifted up the essential meaning of liberation for the pastor and the local congregations in northeastern North Carolina.

Historical Resources

The History of the Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association from 1866-1966 provides critical resources for the study of the formation of this grand institution. Dr. Boone has put in place a solid foundation that can be built upon as new information becomes available.

Personal Life

He is married to the former Amanda Battle of Richmond, VA. They reside in Hampton Roads, Virginia.