There were, when I came here, but 3 communicants, and they females

At Wilkesborough, the few Churchmen who are there have raised 1100 dollars to build a Church, which will, we hope, be finished this year. This has mainly been done by 3 families. There were, when I came here, but 3 communicants, and they females. They had commenced the subscription before I was appointed to the station, and before they had any hope of having regular services

(Source: The Rev. W. Richard Gries, Missionary Report, 1848 Journal of Convention, 30-31)