Candidate
September 8, 1906 Morrillton Presbytery

Licentiate
September 8, 1906 Morrillton Presbytery

Ordained
September 3, 1908 Morrillton Presbytery

The moderator announced the following committees
Sabbath Observance
Jas. F. Montgomery, J. W. Alford, J. H. Williamson

The committee on Literature and Theology made a report which was adopted and is as follows.
Your committee appointed to examine probationers on Theology and Literature ask to submit the following
We have had before us brother J. W. Alford. We find him to be deficient in english grammar but not withstanding that fact, we recommend that he be licensed at once to preach the Gospel. We also recommend that he prosecute his studies as outlined to him by the committee and we further recommend that he prepare and preach or otherwise deliver a discourse before the next Presbytery on the text given him by the committee.
          Jas. F. Montgomery
          R. L. Carson
          C. M. Williamson

Presbytery proceeded to the licensing of brother Alford. Rev. J. W. Garmon presiding.

Committee on Pastorates and Supplies which as adopted and is as follows.
Midway, J. W. Alford one fourth of his time for the next six months.

[Source: Minutes of Morrillton Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 8, 1906, pages 185, 187 & 194]

The select committee on Examination of probationers made a report which was adopted and is as follows.

Your committee to examine probationers for the Gospel Ministry have had before us brothers Steel, Alford and Tacket. We find each of them to be deficient in English Grammar and also in Theology. We recommend that of them procure and study the following school books. A good school dictionary and English grammar; also the Confession of Faith of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and Blake's Theology condensed owing to the present emergency we recommend that brother Steel be licensed at once.
     Jas. F. Montgomery
     C. M. Williamson

Candidate James Alford preached from John 3:16.

The committee on Pastorates and supplies made a report which was adopted and is as follows.
Your committee on Pastorates and Supplies ask to submit the following report.
Rock Spring Cross Road and Mt. Carmel ask for the services of James Alford each 1/4 time Salary $75.00.

[Source: Minutes of Morrillton Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 2, 1907, pages 203, 204 & 208]

Licentiate - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1907, page 28b]

Overtures looking to the ordination of Licentiate J. W. Alford was offered from Rock Springs, Midway and Cross Roads congregations.

The committee on examination made a report which was adopted and is as follows.
Your committee on Examination ask to submit the following as report no. 2. We have examined the following brethren on theology and literature, J. A. Alford, W. L. Kinslow and T. N. Steel and W. D. Garrison. We find that brothers Alford and Steel have made considerable progress and would recommend that they continue the studies assigned them heretofore. Not withstanding there are overtures asking for the ordination of brother Alford, we do not deem it proper to do so; owing to his lack of literary qualifications.

Licentiate, Jas. A. Alford preached from 1 Tim. 2:1.

Committee on Pastorates and Supplies made a report which was adopted and is as follows.
Cross Roads ask for the continuation of brother Alford's services for one fourth of his time.

[Source: Minutes of Morrillton Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 6, 1907, pages 213, 219, 221 & 223]

Your committee on Pastorates and Supplies beg leave to submit the following report.
Glass Village, Midway and Cross Roads call for the services of licentiate Jas. A. Alford, each one fourth of his time.

[Source: Minutes of Morrillton Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, February 27, 1908, page 248]

Licentiate - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, James W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - Cross Roads Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Midway Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1908, pages 13a & 19b]

On motion Licentiate, James A. Alford was ordained to the full work of the ministry. Three o'clock P.M. was set as the hour for the ordination. Rev. E. A. Milligan to preach the sermon and A. S. Kinslow to give the charge. Both by request.

E. A. Milligan preached the ordination sermon from Ex. 3.2. A. S. Kinslow gave the charge. The dedication prayer by T. J. Hampton.

[Source: Minutes of Morrillton Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 13, 1908, pages 261-262]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - Atkins Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Cross Roads Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1909, pages 20b & 43a]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - Atkins Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Cross Roads Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1910, pages 168 & 219]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Atkins, Arkansas
Pastor - Appleton Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Atkins Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Cross Roads Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1911, pages 169 & 219]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Atkins, Arkansas
Pastor - Appleton Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Atkins Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Cross Roads Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1912, pages 171 & 258]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - Atkins Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Center Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1913, pages 249 & 335]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - Center Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesleys Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1914, pages 204 & 278]

Commissioner to General Assembly - May 20-25, 1915 - Memphis, Tennessee

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - Center Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1915, pages 16, 20, 36, 190 & 238]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - Cross Roads Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesleys Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1916, pages 207 & 257]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Arkansas
Pastor - New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesleys Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1917, pages 173 & 220]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Piney Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesleys Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1918, pages 146 & 225]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Piney Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesleys Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1919, pages 144 & 230]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Piney Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1920, pages 139-140 & 245]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Piney Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1921, pages 139-140 & 245]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1922, pages 225 & 327]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Economy Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1923, pages 195 & 298]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Economy Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1924, pages 167 & 266]

Minister - Morrillton Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Pottsville, Ark.
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1925, pages 139-140 & 239]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Appleton, Ark.
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1926, pages 144 & 240]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Appleton, Ark.
Pastor - Appleton Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1927, pages 164-165 & 240]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Appleton, Ark.
Pastor - Appleton Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1928, pages 9a-10a & 15c]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1929, pages 148 & 221]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1930, page 239]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1931, pages 145 & 223]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1932, pages 134 & 189]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1933, pages 134 & 180]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1934, pages 126 & 173]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Wesley's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1935, pages 136 & 183]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1936, pages 145 & 191]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1937, pages 208 & 254]

Commissioner to General Assembly - June 16-22, 1938 - Russellville, Arkansas
Served on Committee on the Minutes of Ala-Miss. Synods

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Palmetto Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1938, pages 16, 20, 185-186 & 232]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pastor - Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1939, pages 187 & 235]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
Pastor - Glass Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1940, pages 177 & 223]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1941, page 229]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1942, page 245]

Minister - Ewing Presbytery
Alford, J. W. - Hector, Ark.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1943, page 247]

[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1944, page 139]

The death angel has taken from the ranks of Ewing Presbytery of Arkansas Synod two of its ministers and an elder since the first of May. Elder John A. Pless was the first to go. His body was laid to rest in the New Hope Church Cemetery on May 4. He was for a number of years the efficient clerk of Ewing Presbytery.

The next to be taken was Rev. J. W. Alford, whose work and influence cannot be limited. His funeral service was held in Piney Church in the presence of a very large number of people. The body was laid to rest on May 9.

The body of Pvt. Charles Parker, a grandson of Dr. Campbell (deceased), was laid to rest in the Dover Cemetery on May 21.

The last one to go was Rev. R. B. Roach, who peacefully passed away. His funeral service was held in the Russellville Church on June 22, after which his body was laid to rest in the Ozark Cemetery.

The writer's acquaintance with these persons was short, but each of them left something valuable to his Christian life. Christ was magnified in their bodies in life and in death.

They have gone from among us but they will never be forgotten by any of us. They were faithful over a few things.--A. D. Rudolph.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, July 27, 1944, page 15]

Mrs. J. W. Alford, widow of the Rev. J. W. Alford ask that presbytery recommend her as a beneficiary of the Board of Ministerial Relief. This was referred to the committee on Ministerial Relief.

The Joint Memorial Service for deceased ministers, elders, and auxiliary members was held at this time.
Rev. A. D. Rudolph had charge of the service in which the following were honored; Rev. R. B. Roach, Rev. J. W. Alford both retired, Elder C. P. Spainhour of Shiloh Congregation and Elder Jno. A. Pless of New Hope Congregation. Mr. Pless was Stated Clerk of the Presbytery--serving continuously for forty years and an honorary member of the Mary E. Pless Auxiliary of New Hope Congregation. Rev. Rudolph read 3 John 111-8, "For His name's sake they went forth" was used as the basis for the message, which was very appropriate and much appreciated by the presbytery.
The service was closed with prayer by Elder C. C. Wait.

The report of the committee on Ministerial Relief was concurred in and the recommendations adopted.
We recommend that Mrs. J. W. Alford be recommended as a beneficiary of the Board, as he widow of the Rev. J. W. Alford.

[Source: Minutes of Ewing Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, August 30, 1944, pages 126, 128, 129 & 135]