Bro. Caleb Weedin came forward and gave a relation of his experimental acquaintance with religion of his internal call to the work of the ministry, and he being in the communion of the church, and of good moral standing, or character, the presbytery received him as a candidate for the holy ministry: and he was ordered to write a discourse from 2. Cor. 5. 17 to be read at the next stated session of this presbytery.

[Source: Minutes of the New Lebanon Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 21, 1852, pages 153-254]

Bro. C. Weedin, a candidate under the care of this Presbytery read a discourse, written on a text previously assigned him which was sustained as popular to licensure. [page 85]

At New Salem Meeting House, on the 6th day of April A.D. 1858, the Presbytery of New Lebanon having received testimonials in favor in Bro. Caleb Weedin, of his good moral character, of his being in the communion of the church, proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure: And he having given satisfaction as to his aptness to teach; as to his experimental acquaintance with religion; as to his internal call to the work of the ministry; as to his proficiency in divinity, the Presbytery did, and do hereby express their approbation of all those parts of trial; and he having adopted the Confession of Faith of this church, and satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to candidates to be licensed; The Presbytery did, and do hereby license him, the said Caleb Weedin to preach the gospel of Christ, as a probationer for the holy ministry, within the bounds of this Presbytery, or wherever God, in his providence, may cast his lot. [April 6, 1858, page 89]

[Source: Minutes of the New Lebanon Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 3, 5-6, 1858]

Your committee on Examination being satisfied with Bro. Caleb Weedin's acquaintance with experimental religion, his internal call to the ministry, his proficiency in science and theology, as required by our book of discipline, and also as to his knowledge of the constitution, rules & principles of government and discipline of the church, his usefulness in the Master's work, the need of and desire for his labors in your bounds would recommend that he be ordained and set apart to the whole work of the Gospel Ministry; that he be directed to preach his trial sermon to-night at camp-lighting; that Rev. Jas. Martin preach the ordination sermon to-morrow at 11 A.M. and that Rev. R. Crockett preside and give the charge. [April 3, 1876, pages 214-215]

Licentiate C. Weedin, as directed, preached a trial sermon from John V 36. [April 3, 1876, page 215]

In fulfillment of previous order, Rev. S. W. McCorkel preached an ordination sermon at 11 A.M. from II Timothy II-15. Bro C. Weedin was set apart to the whole work of the ministry by prayer and the laying on of the hands of the Pres. according to the teaching of the Scriptures and our form of government, Rev. R. Crockett presiding and giving the charge. [April 4, 1876, page 222]

[Source: Minutes of the New Lebanon Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 1, 3-4, 1876]

It becomes my painful duty to announce to your reverend body that, since your last meeting, one of your members has been removed by death. Rev. Caleb Weedin died at his home in Green Ridge, December 10, 1886. [April 1, 1887, page 210]

Your Committee on Deceased Ministers respectfully submit the following:

Bro. Caleb Weedin, a minister of the gospel and a member of your reverend body, passed by death, from earth away at his home in Green Ridge, Mo., December 10th 1886. Brother Weedin was an unassuming Christian gentleman, and a relative of the much esteemed family of the same name known in the history of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Much of his time was occupied in preaching the gospel. No man, perhaps, in modern times ever exhibited more of the spirit of the meek and blessed Savior than the subject of this notice. We love his memory and praise the Lord for the power of his grace by which the faithful believer may become so amiable, devoted and exemplary.

Resolved, that your body now hold a memorial service, as an humble tribute of respect tot he memory of our dear, departed brother; and that we hereby render our heartfelt sympathies to his faithful companion and esteemed children in their bereavement; and that a copy of this paper be presented, by the Stated Clerk, to Sister Weedin and family. [April 4, 1887, page 216]

[Source: Minutes of the New Lebanon Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 1-2, 4 1887]

Report on Deceased Ministers
Caleb Weeden - New Lebanon Presbytery

[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1887, page 15]

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of Green Ridge, was organized January 9, 1876, by Rev. R. A. Cole, of Otterville, assisted by Rev. William House. The incumbents of the pulpit have been C. W. Weeden, George W. Mathis, Rev. McBride. In the organization on January 9, 1876, the elders elected and ordained were Dr. G. W. House, W. C. Wells, and Benjamin Melvin; deacons, Elijah Phillips and Tipton Edwards.

[Source: The History of Pettis County, Missouri. By Mark McGruder, 1919]