I ran across this brief history of Smyrna United Methodist Church in Buckingham County, Virginia. They mention several Phaup's that went there and went on to become ministers. Here's the description and a link to the rest of the brief history...
"A Brief History of Smyrna United Methodist Church Buckingham County, Virginia Prospect Charge, Farmville District Virginia Conference
Home Page Smyrna United Methodist Church was founded as Lackland Meeting House in 1773 or 1774 on land given by Zadock Lackland, an early leader. In 1837, the church building was apparently moved to the present location on Route 15 at Sheppards and was used until 1883 when the present building was constructed. Mr. G.W. Moss, now deceased, said that the old church was torn down and sold to Oak Grove Church to be used in their building about two miles south of Smyrna. The present site was reportedly bought from Mr. William Sheppard or his heirs and from time to time land has been bought from the Sheppard-Crute-Jones estate for use in the grounds and cemetery. Two sources have reported that the contractor for the new church was Mr. Daniel E. Pollard. A cornerstone was laid in the new building by the Masons of Farmville Lodge No. 41 A F & A M on August 1, 1883. The box reportedly contained the Discipline of 1882, a hymnal, the roll of committees and trustees of the church, the names of the presiding Elder Pastor and Local Elder, the name of the Orator, the roll of Smyrna Rosebuds, a half penny of 1812 formerly owned by James Lackland, the Richmond Christian Advocate (July 26, 1883), the Nashville Christian Advocate (July 14, 1883), the Advocate of Missions (January, 1883), the Women's Missionary Advocate (March, 1883), a new 1883 five cent piece, an 1883 penny, a $5 Confederate note, a list of officers and members of the Farmville Masonic Lodge, a list of subscribers to the church building fund, the name of the builder, a copy of the Richmond Dispatch, a copy of the Richmond Whig, and a list of officers and members of Southside Lodge No. 191 A F & A M.
Little is known about most of the early ministers of the church or the period of their service. Philip Gatch, the local minister, preached his farewell sermon at Lackland Meeting House in 1798. Bishop Francis Asbury is reported to have preached at the original church in 1799. John Early Bishop preached his farewell sermon there in 1807. Travis Taylor was possibly the first preacher assigned by the Virginia Conference to the present church. Lists of children baptized reveal the names and dates of service of a few early preachers: J.C. Crute (1887), J.E. Potts (1888), R.W. Watts (1890-1897), T.H. Campbell (1894), Bascom Dey (1899), and Patrick M. Bell (1903).
Smyrna joined the present circuit in 1873. A list of the trustees of the church dated November 4, 1886, gives the following names: T.H. Garnett, Dennis Lackland, H.C. Baughan, Geo. M. Gillispie, Jno. G. Morris, Geo. M. Pollard, and D.E. Pollard.
Sara Huggins of Roanoke was a member of the first place varsity team in the Scholastic Clay Target Program Virginia Trap State Championship in Providence. Other members were Ben Phaup and Adrienne Phaup of Amherst; Sam Wegert of Monroe and Andrew Ligon of Lynchburg. The team score was 742 out of 1,000 targets.
The Junior Varsity Division posted a better score, 932 out of 1,000. First place members were Lawson Philpy, Jacob Hughes of Quinton, Jason Ricketts of Manakin, William Watson of Blackstone and Bobby Kline of Edinburg.
The Intermediate Advanced Division was won by James Girvin of Woodbridge, Zachary Lively of Bristow, Nicholas Miller of Manassas, Miles Ransom of Chantilly and Carter Vella of The Plains.
The Virginia teams qualify for the SCTP National Championships July 31-Aug. 5 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Ill. The best of the young shooters could be selected to attend an Olympic development camp, and some have the chance to compete at the collegiate level.
Marian Elaine Phaup Turner left peacefully and with love to join her beloved
savior Jesus Christ August 22nd, 2008 after a
long and valiant struggle with terminal disease. She is survived by her children
Randall Turner, Lisa Turner, Laine Turner and Tracy Turner; her sister of the
heart Audrey Robbins, and grandchildren Jamie Gardiner, Brian Thigpen, Stephanie
Turner, Drew Turner, and Colin and Eri Thigpen with a great-grandchild on the
way. She was preceded in death by her daughter Vanessa Paige Thigpen, her
husband James Turner, her parents Roy and Bessie Phaup, and her brother Bubba
Phaup. She has left behind a host of adoring friends and family who will miss
her dearly.
Marian
was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 28th, 1925. Her unique zest for life
began to express itself at an early age. Far ahead of her time, as a young
teenager she would sneak out for lessons in flying airplanes and would box for
her father’s boxing club and even helped him train Golden Glove boxers. She
married in 1951 and began to live her lifelong dream of devoted motherhood, and
considered her children (later adding her grandchildren) as the jewels in her
crown. A talented seamstress, she was a woman of many passions and interests;
among her favorites were bargain hunting, traveling, volunteering at Riverside
Hospital, and expressing her fashion diva.
Brimming with enthusiasm, Marian was a lifelong learner and continued to take
classes throughout her life. Her children and
grand-children have inherited her love for reading. She combined a wealth of
knowledge and a rare gift for comedy with her characteristic willingness to give
of her self without reserve. Tender and caring with a servant’s heart, Marian
had a real love for people. She has shaped all those she loved indelibly, and
has left all of us a powerful role model to live up to.
Memorial services will be planned for Colorado Springs, Colorado and for
Richmond, Virginia, and in lieu of a formal funeral service a mega-family
reunion will be held in her honor in Virginia during the summer of 2009. For
continuing updates, photo galleries, and an opportunity to sign her guestbook
and share your fondest memories or leave condolences, please go to
www.phaup-turner-family.com.
In lieu of flowers it is the family’s request that those
who would honor her memory do so by building bridges and tearing down walls with
the people you love, practicing forgiveness everyday, and constantly striving to
find new ways to show your love.
long and valiant struggle with terminal disease. She is survived by her children
Randall Turner, Lisa Turner, Laine Turner and Tracy Turner; her sister of the
heart Audrey Robbins, and grandchildren Jamie Gardiner, Brian Thigpen, Stephanie
Turner, Drew Turner, and Colin and Eri Thigpen with a great-grandchild on the
way. She was preceded in death by her daughter Vanessa Paige Thigpen, her
husband James Turner, her parents Roy and Bessie Phaup, and her brother Bubba
Phaup. She has left behind a host of adoring friends and family who will miss
her dearly.
Marian
was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 28th, 1925. Her unique zest for life
began to express itself at an early age. Far ahead of her time, as a young
teenager she would sneak out for lessons in flying airplanes and would box for
her father’s boxing club and even helped him train Golden Glove boxers. She
married in 1951 and began to live her lifelong dream of devoted motherhood, and
considered her children (later adding her grandchildren) as the jewels in her
crown. A talented seamstress, she was a woman of many passions and interests;
among her favorites were bargain hunting, traveling, volunteering at Riverside
Hospital, and expressing her fashion diva. 
grand-children have inherited her love for reading. She combined a wealth of
knowledge and a rare gift for comedy with her characteristic willingness to give
of her self without reserve. Tender and caring with a servant’s heart, Marian
had a real love for people. She has shaped all those she loved indelibly, and
has left all of us a powerful role model to live up to. 