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Danforth Gospel Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (OB) 1891/1899-present

Correspondents

• James Gunn +1927-1939
• James R. Farquharson 1939-1943
• Reynold Woodward 1944-1993
• Mervyn Johnston @ Don Mills 1994-1998
• Vince Latchman 1999-2022
• Michael Thomas 2023-present

Families

Abrahams family

LOI 1993-11: New Home Workers: "Paul and Joanne Abrahams, commended by Danforth Gospel Hall, Toronto, Ontario, to the work at Sanctuary, an outreach directed toward the inner city neighborhood of the former Central Gospel Hall and to similar work surrounding our own assembly. We know this will be a difficult work and it is only under His direction that Paul will see fruit. Since he came to us a year ago, Paul has been a happy contributor and participant in the outreach efforts of the assembly. His love for the Lord and for the communications of the Gospel have been evident."

• Paul Abrahams 1992-1993+
• Joanne Abrahams 1992-1993+

Baillie family

LOI 1952-11: With Christ: William Baillie: "From Toronto, Ontario, on Sept. 4, 1952, William Baillie departed to be with Christ, having served Him faithfully for more than thirty years. Born in Denarton (sic), Scotland (near Edinburgh), Aug. 21, 1883, and born again Feb. 18, 1903 in Edgehead, Scotland, Bro. Baillie first met with those gathered to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ alone in the town of Edgehead. A few years later he was commended to the work of the Lord by the Swanwick assembly in Toronto.

Mr. Albert Joyce conducted the funeral services, which were held in Toronto, and which were attended by a large number of the Lord's people from both Canada and the States. Bro. Baillie is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John McMillan, of Kitchener, and Mrs. George Fleming, of Belleville, Ontario; and by two sisters, Mrs. John Kerr, of Pathhead, and Mrs. James Baxter, of Dalkeith, Scotland."

L&L 1945-3: "Mrs. William Baillie (formerly Elizabeth Ellen Perrott) passed into the presence of the Lord, February 6, 1945, at her home in Toronto, Canada. She was saved in April, 1907, at services held by William Matthews and was in fellowship in the Swanwick Avenue Assembly. She leaves her husband and two daughters, Mrs. John McMillan, Kitchener, Ontario, and Mrs. George Fleming, Trenton, Ontario. Funeral services were held in the Trull Funeral Home, Danforth, Toronto, February 8 by James Gunn, who spoke appreciated words of comfort and warning to saint and sinner. The portion read, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, was read by our sister the evening before she passed away. "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" was sung in closing."

• William Forbes Wilson Baillie 1906-1945+ (b. 1883 Dewarton, Edinburgh, Scot.; emig. 1906; d. 1955 Minneapolis, MN), son of David Baillie (b. 1855 Edinburgh, Scot.) & Euphemia Wilson Corbett-Baillie (b. 1860 Edinburgh, Scot. - d. 1923 Wallingford, Berks, Eng.). William was employed in 1911 as a plasterer.
• Elizabeth Ellen Perrott Baillie 1907-1945 (b. 1879 Eng.; m. 1908 York, ON; d. 1945 East York, Toronto, ON), daughter of William Thomas Perrott (b. 1853 Torquay, Devon, Eng. - d. 1892 Newton Abbot, Devon, Eng.) & Sarah Elizabeth Job Perrott (b. 1853 Ideford, Devon, Eng. - d. 1916 Woolwich?, London, Eng.). In 1891, William & Sarah Perrott resided in Torquay. William Perrott was baptized Anglican in 1853 in Torquay.
  • Mabel Elizabeth Helen Baillie McMillan 1909-1927+ (b. 1909 Scot. - d. 1995 Kitchener, Waterloo, ON). Husband (1931 @ Toronto, ON): John McMillan. John & Mabel were both PB in 1931 when married.
  • Violet Euphemia Baillie Fleming 1910-1928+ (b. 1910 Toronto, ON - d. 1981 Belleville, Hastings, ON). Husband (1935 @ Richmond Hill, Toronto, York, ON): George Gladwin Fleming (b. 1908 Toronto, ON - d. 1985 Belleville, ON), son of Clara Fleming.

Baldwin family

T&T 1989-12: With Christ: "Mrs. Violet Baldwin of Stouffville, Ontario on Nov. 3. Our dear sister was born in 1907 and commenced Sunday School in Broadview in 1914. She was saved on June 6, 1919 while reading a book from the Sunday School treat. She was baptized in 1921 and received into assembly fellowship in Broadview in 1923. For some years, she was in fellowship in Swanwick and later in Oshawa. In 1961 she married Archie Baldwin and has been in fellowship Goodwood since Aug. 1974. She was a gracious, happy, outgoing Christian who attended the meetings at Goodwood well."

• Archie C. Baldwin
• Violet M. Warner Baldwin (b. 1907 Leyton, Essex, Eng. - d. 1989 Stouffville, Toronto, ON), daughter of Robert Warner (b. 1883 Leyton, Eng.) & Minnie Pells Warner (b. 1882 Leyton, Eng.).

Boam family

T&T 1967-4: With Christ - Toronto, Ont. "On March 1, our dear brother Robert Boam was called home in his 87th year. He was born again on Nov. 7, 1903, "Fools make a mock of sin" (Prov. 14:9) being the verse used in his conversion. He was baptized and received in Pendlebury Assembly, near Manchester, England. Coming to Toronto in 1933 he was with the Swanwick Assembly for three years and with the Broadview Assembly for the remaining years. A man of prayer, a real shepherd, he will be greatly missed. Henry Fletcher gave the message in the Funeral Home and Robert Booth at the grave."

Witness 1967-6: Same report, adds that Robert was baptized into Pendebury Assembly later that same year, and after coming to Toronto in 1933, associated with Swanwick Hall 3-4 years. "Eph. 6:18 with first three words of verse 19 was a favorite portion."

• Robert Boam 1933-1936 (b. 1880 Ardwick/Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, Eng. - d. 1967 Toronto, ON), son of Robert Boam (b. 1849 New Mills, Derby, Eng. - d. 1888 Chorlton, Eng.) & Emma Hallows Boam (b. 1859 Longstone, Derby, Eng. - d. 1900 Chorlton, Eng.). In 1924, Robert sailed for Quebec from Pendlebury. Ship's captain was named Rennie. Robert's occupation then was a storekeeper. Employed in 1940 in Toronto as a butcher.
• Lillian Beatrice Poole Boam (b. 1889 Broughton, Lancashire, Eng.; m. 1909 Chorlton, Eng.;
  • Lillian Beatrice Boam Chappell (b. 1910 Pendlebury, Eng. - d. 1967). Husband: Frederick Stanley Chappell (b. 1904 London, Eng.)
  • Robert Arnold Boam (b. 1919 Manchester, Eng. - d. 1998 Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes, ON). Wife: Ena Mae Dunville Boam (b. 1917 Escuminac, Bonaventure, QC - d. 1997 Lindsay, ON), daughter of William Dunville (b. 1880 Nouvelle & Shoolbred, Bonaventure, QC - d. 1968 Raymore, SK) & Isabella MacKenzie Dunville (b. 1882 Escuminac, QC - d. 1960 Raymore, SK).

Cather family

AA 1949-5: With Christ - Toronto, Ont. - "Elizabeth Cather was taken home on April 18, 1949 in her 69th year. Saved at the age of twelve when walking through Australian bush and hearing a brother quote: 'Payment God will not twice demand; First at my bleeding Surety's hand, and then again at mine.' Formerly in assembly fellowship in Hamilton, Scotland. Last 37 years in Toronto, Canada (Swanwick and Broadview Assemblies). Greatly interested in the Sunday School work, Tract distribution, and Missionary activity."

• Elizabeth Cather 1912-1949 (b. 1880 Australia - d. 1949 Toronto, ON)

Clark family

LOI 1976-7/8: With the Lord: "Charles Clark, 78, of Toronto, Ontario, on March 26. He was born in Scotland and came to Canada as a teenager. He fellowshipped in the small assembly of Swanwick Avenue, now known as Danforth Gospel Chapel. He contributed to the growth of the assembly as well as organizing tract and evangelistic outreaches. His life was characterized by a joy in the Lord and a willingness to serve Him."

LOI 1978-11: With the Lord: "Margaret Clark, 77, of Toronto, Ontario, suddenly on July 22. She was saved in Scotland at 12 years of age and has been in the Swanwick-Danforth assembly for many years."

• Charles Clark +1920?-1976 (b. 1898 Scot. - d. 1976 Toronto, ON)

• Margaret Clark (b. 1901 Scot. - d. 1978 Toronto, ON)

Crichton family

LOI 1975-10: With the Lord: "Alexander B. Crichton, 83, of Unionville, Ontario, on April 28, following a short illness. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and emigrated to Canada in 1911. Saved in 1912, he was in fellowship in the Swanwick and Danforth assemblies for over 55 years."

• Alexander Boston Crichton 1912-1975 (b. 1891 Glasgow, Scot.; emig. 1911; d. 1975 Unionville, Markham, Toronto, ON), son of Alexander Crichton (b. 1858 Dreghorn, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1945) & Jane Baird Crichton (b. 1856 Denny, Stirling, Scot. - d. 1954).
• Eleanor Vessey Cocking Crichton 1915+ (b. 1885 Preston, Lancashire, Eng.; m. 1915 York, Toronto, ON), daughter of Stephen Cocking (b. 1860 Fotherby, Lincoln, Eng. - d. 1941 Toronto, ON) & Margaret Atkinson Cocking (b. 1862 Preston, Eng. - d. 1940 Toronto, ON).

Cunningham family

T&T 1957-1: With Christ: Barrie, Ont. "A delayed notice reached us of the homecall of our dear sister, Mrs. Jim Cunningham, daughter of the late esteemed brother David Miller, on Aug. 4, at the age of 48. She was sustained with Christian fortitude through a period of extreme suffering. She was saved at 15 and received into the Swanwick assembly, Toronto. She and her husband moved to Barrie in 1938. The funeral services, which were large, were taken by William Bousfield and J. Gunn."

• James "Jim" Cunningham +1936-1938 (b. 1908 Ballymena, Antrim, N.I. - d. 2010 Barrie, ON), son of John Cunningham (b. 1870 Ahoghill, Antrim, N.I.) & Margaret "Maggie" Wylie Cunningham (b. 1873 Antrim, NI. - d. 1923 Belfast, Antrim, N.I.). Jim's 2nd wife was F. Pauline Hardy Cunningham (1932-2004). Both wives are inscripted on Jim's tombstone.
• Jessie Ann Isabel Miller Cunningham 1922-1938 (b. 1907 York, Toronto, ON; m. 1936 Toronto, ON; d. 1956 Barrie, ON), daughter of David C. Miller (b. 1878 Toronto, ON - d. 1953 Barrie, ON) & Margaret O. Farquharson Miller (b. 1882 Vespra, Simcoe, ON; m. 1904 York, Toronto, ON; d. 1958 Gravenhurst, Muskoka, ON). In 1911, David Miller managed a general store in York. Jessie's mother was a sister of Dr. James Farquharson (1888-1943) of this assembly 1915-1943. James & Jessie were registered Presby. & Baptist, respectively, when they married. Margaret Petrie & Samuel McGowan, both of Hamilton, ON, attended their wedding.

Curtis family

T&T 1988-3: With Christ: "Mrs. Viola Curtis of Broadview Ave., Toronto, Ontario on Jan. 2, age 86. Our dear sister was saved when she was about 25 years of age. She was first received into fellowship in Swanwick assembly and then was in Broadview Ave. assembly for over 45 years. Until illness prevented her, she was a regular attender at all meetings and faithful in her service for the Lord. Jack Yocum spoke a fitting word at the funeral."

• Ernest George Curtis (?)
• Viola Curtis 1927-1943 (b. 1902 - d. 1988 Toronto, ON).

Farquharson family

L&L 1943-12: "James Farquharson, D.C. passed away very suddenly on Oct. 19. He was at the usual meetings on the Lord's Day and appeared to be in good health and was in a very happy frame of mind. He had a heart attack in the early hours of Tuesday morning and was with His Lord before his wife could do anything for him. He was associated with Swanwick Gospel Hall, Toronto, since 1915, and always took a keen interest in the affairs of the Assembly.

He was superintendent of the Sunday School for a number of years, and was secretary for the Assembly for the last 3 or 4 years. He endeared himself to all the saints by his cheery and gracious disposition and will be much missed in the Assembly. His only son, Robert, is stationed in England with the R.C.A.M.C. and the sudden homecall of his father must have been a great shock to him. Remember the widow and son in prayer."

• Dr. James Robert Farquharson 1915-1943 (b. 1888 Vespra, Simcoe, ON - d. 1943 Toronto, ON), son of John Farquharson (b. 1848 Strathdon, Aberdeen, Scot. - d. 1921 Barrie, Simcoe, ON) & Janet Dick Orok Farquharson (b. 1848 Kirkliston, Linlithgow, Scot. - d. 1937 Barrie, ON). James was a chiropractor.
• Annie Mertz Farquharson (b. 1888 Tiny, Simcoe, ON - d. 1984 Barrie, ON), daughter of Joseph Mertz (b. 1855 - d. 1935 Waverley, Simcoe, ON) & Mary Anderson Stamp Mertz (b. 1864 Tiny, ON - d. 1962 Waverley, ON).
  • Robert Farquharson

Freeman family

LOI 1977-11: With the Lord: "John Freeman, 66, of Toronto, Ontario, suddenly on July 17. He was one of the members of Danforth Gospel Hall, and was responsible for the design and supervised construction when that assembly moved from its previous location on Swanwick Avenue."

• John Freeman +1950-1977 (b. 1911 - d. 1977 Toronto, ON)

Garratt family

L&L 1959-1: With the Lord: "Mrs. Margaret Campbell Garratt of Toronto, Ontario, passed away to be with the Lord in her seventy-fifth year. She was in fellowship with the Danforth Gospel Hall assembly (formerly Swanwick Avenue) in 1908. On June 14, 1941?, she and her husband sailed for Scotland. The first World War broke out shortly after, and they were unable to return to Canada till June, 1920. During their stay in Scotland, her husband was commended to the Lord's work. On their return to Canada they made their home in Collingwood, Ontario, for three years, and then moved to Foxmead, Ontario, where Mr. Garratt passed away in 1940. Mrs. Garratt was also associated with the Birchcliff Assembly for a short time. Two years ago she entered the Elim Homes in Waubaushene, and after a short illness she passed away on November 18. The funeral service was held in Orillia, being conducted by Tom Erwin and James Gunn. She was buried in Orillia."

• Margaret Campbell Garratt +1908+ (1883-1958)

Gunn family

• LOI 1967-5: "Mrs. James Gunn Sr., of Toronto, Ont., Feb. 25, age 88. Esteemed and faithful member of Danforth (formerly Swanwick) assembly for many years, encouraged sisters' missionary work, sewed garments for missionaries. Survived by one son, James Gunn of Midland."

• James Gunn +1910-1947 (b. 1871 Glasgow, Lanark, Scot. - d. 1947 Toronto, ON), son of James Gunn (b. 1841 Thurso, Caithness, Scot. - d. 1922) & Mary Ann Mortimer Gunn (b. 1852 East Indies - d. 1928 Ballengeich, Stirling, Scot.)
• Margaret Gunn (b. 1869 Scot.)
  • James Gunn +1910-1936+ (b. 1899 Paisley, Renfrew, Scot.)

Hall family

George Hall was James Gunn's SS super in 1910.

• George Hall +1910+

Hibbins family

OR 1931-2: Gone Home: Toronto, Ont. "On Nov. 25 our young brother, Wilfred Hibbins, at the age of 25 years, went home to be with Christ. He was a great sufferer but is now at rest. An active worker in Swanwick Assembly, he will be missed there. He leaves a young wife. Funeral service was taken by Brn. Hynd, Littleproud and Joyce." The entire Hibbins family was registered PB in 1931.

TBM 1931-1: Fallen Asleep: "Wilfrid (sic) Hibbins, Swanwick Assembly, Toronto, aged 25. Saved 10 years ago. He was an active worker who will be much missed, only married ten weeks."

• Arthur Hibbins +1931+ (b. 1877 Poplar, London, Eng.; emig. 1911; d. 1940 Toronto, ON)
• Florence Annie Edwards Hibbins +1931+ (b. 1879 Sandown, Isle of Wight, Eng. - d.
  • Arthur George Hibbins (b. 1899 Forest Gate, Essex, Eng.). Wife (1923 @ Toronto, ON): Jessie Muriel Holmes Hibbins (b. 1905 ON), daughter of Albert Holmes (b. 1864 Manvers, Durham, ON - d. 1955 Ballyduff, Kawartha Lakes, ON) & Martha Clark Holmes (b. 1866 Manvers, ON - d. 1919 Ballyduff, ON).
  • Wilfred John Harry Hibbins 1920-1930 (b. 1905 Leyton, Essex, Eng.; m. Aug. 30, Toronto, ON; d. Nov. 9, 1930 stomach cancer Toronto, ON). Wife: Lillian Blanche Jackson Hibbins (b. 1911 York, ON), daughter of Henry "Harry" Jackson (b. 1882 York, ON - d. 1953 Toronto, ON) & Mabel Alice D. Lamb Jackson (b. 1886 York, ON - d. 1971 Toronto, ON). Mabel's parents were Daniel Matthias Lamb (1852-1927 Toronto, ON) & Margaret Jane Fox Lamb (1858-1927 Toronto, ON).
  • Harry David Hibbins +1931+ (b. 1911 Cann Hall, Leyton, Essex, Eng.). Wife (1935 @ Toronto, ON): Elizabeth Edna Ramsay Hibbins (b. 1912 Toronto, ON), daughter of Duncan MacNab Ramsay (b. 1888 Govan, Lanark, Scot.) & Elizabeth Sands Rodgers Ramsay (b. 1885 Coatbridge, Lanark, Scot.). Harry & Elizabeth Hibbins were both Baptist in 1935.
  • Walter Hibbins +1931+ (b. 1918 Toronto, ON - d. 1985 Perry, Durham, ON)
  • Frank Stanley Hibbins +1931+ (b. 1920 Toronto, ON - d. 2001 Barrie, ON). Norma K. Harris Hibbins (b. 1921 Toronto, ON - d. 2009 Barrie, ON), daughter of Wilfred Temple Stanley Harris (b. 1895 Toronto, ON; m. 1917 York, ON; d. 1946 Toronto, ON) & Henrietta Gladys Harriett Cassie Harris (b. 1895 Toronto, ON)
  • Clarissa Edith Hibbins Martin +1931+ (b. 1914 Toronto, ON - d. 1995 Barrie, Simcoe, ON). Husband: John Alexander Martin (b. 1904 Sunnidale, Simcoe, ON - d. 1990 Barrie, ON), son of Haughton Andrew Martin (b. 1866 ON - d. Stayner, Simcoe, ON) & Elizabeth White Martin (b. 1878 Sunnidale, ON - d. 1950 Stayner, ON).

Hynd family

OR 1933-4: Gone Home: Toronto, Canada: "On February 23rd, after a long sickness, Mrs. Christina Hynd, widow of the late Peter Hynd, Troon, Scotland, fell peacefully asleep in Jesus; aged 81 years. Saved 64 years ago and associated with the assemblies for 63 years. The funeral service in Swanwick Gospel Hall was conducted by R.J. Littleproud." Christina was saved in 1869, joined the assemblies in 1870.

TBM 1933-4: Fallen Asleep: "Mrs. Peter Hynd, late of Troon, Scotland, aged 81 years. Had been in failing health for past two years; passed home without pain or struggle as gently as an infant falling asleep. Saved at the age of 17 in Ardrossan; 63 years associated with assemblies. During the lifetime of her husband, the late Mr. Peter Hynd of Troon, known far and near for her hospitality, her deep interest in the Lord's work both at home and abroad. She will be affectionately remembered by many, as a true "mother in Israel". Funeral service which was largely attended, held in Swanwick Gospel Hall, and conducted by J.R. Littleproud. The pallbearers were chiefly brethren from the "old country" who had known Mrs. Hynd for many years."

AA 1950-10: Toronto, Canada. "Mr. Peter Hynd was born in Ayeshire, Scotland over 76 years ago and was saved there at the early age of ten. In those days the assembly met in his father's home, moving later to a small hall, after which the growing assembly under the able ministry and shepherd care of his father, the late Peter Hynd of Troon, secured the large and commodious Bethany Hall in use till this day.

Mr. Hynd came to Canada in 1913 and spent a number of years with the Swanwick brethren. Together with brother J.R. Littleproud, a brother of kindred mind and exercise, service for the Lord was engaged in. These two brethren conducted Saturday evening classes for young men for several winters in Toronto. Many were helped in the ways of the Lord and several of the young men who attended these classes are now serving the Lord in the homeland and abroad.

In recent years, Mr. Hynd was in fellowship at Central Hall in Toronto, where his practical ministry to the saints and gospel messages have borne much fruit there. Mr. Hynd's ability in the Scriptures and in visitation became more widely known and for the last few years he was in demand for meetings in many assemblies in Ontario, Quebec, and the States. He ministered acceptably at various conferences and was held in the highest esteem by all. Brother Andrew Reyburn, who together with Mr. J. Irwin took the funeral services in Central Hall in Toronto on September 30 who sent us this report adds, "Mr. Hynd was known to me since childhood. As a personal friend and counsellor I feel his loss greatly as I learned to love him and confide in him on most matters, relying on his sound judgment."

Our brother Hynd's home call was a very sudden one. Coming home from a missionary meeting he was quite happy, and talked much about enjoying the ministry of Mr. Lear. Shortly after retiring he took a coughing spell and passed away in the hospital to which he had been taken at 4:15 in the morning (Sept. 28). Mr. Hynd is survived by his widow who writes, "I have been wonderfully sustained in this great sorrow." and one sister, Mrs. John Ritchie Jr., of Kilmarnock, Scotland."

• Peter Hynd (b. 1849 Old Monkland, Lanark, Scot. - d. Troon, Ayr, Scot.), son of Thomas Hynd (b. 1828 Old Monkland, Scot. - d. 1878 Stevenston, Ayr, Scot.) & Isabella Fisher Hynd (b. 1830 Pathshire, Scot. - d. 1914 Stevenston, Scot.). Peter was employed in 1881 as a commercial clerk in Dundonald, Troon, Ayr, Scotland.
• Christina Watson Hynd 1913+ (b. 1852 Carnwatch, Lanark, Scot.; m. 1870 Ardrossan, Ayr, Scot.]] - d. 1933 Toronto, ON), daughter of John Watson (b. 1812/1821 Liberton, Lanark, Scot. - d. 1866 Biggar, South Lanark, Scot.) & Janet Elder Rae Watson (b. 1817 Dennre, Lanark, Scot. - d. 1895 Biggar, Scot.); Christina lived in 1861 at Maxwells Land, Douglas, Lanark, Scot., her father John was employed as a master tailor.
  • Thomas Felix Hynd (b. 1871 Dundonald, Scot.). Coal miner. Wife: Jessie Todd Hynd (b. 1878 Muiravonside, Stirling, Scot. - d. 1950 Basford, Nottingham, Eng.), daughter of John R. Todd (b. 1840 Clackmannan, Scot. - d. 1921 MI) & Janet Keddie Todd (b. 1847 Falkirk, Stirling, Scot. - d. 1904 Muiravonside, Scot.).
  • John Hynd (b. 1873 Dundonald, Scot. - d. 1929 Cape Town, S.A.). Gravestone inscription: "A loyal servant of Gold Fields Rhodesian Company and a pioneer of Rhodesia". Mechanical engineer. Never married. Died of stomach cancer, an operation and heart failure after eighteen days illness. Doctor was C.F. Saint.
  • Peter Hynd 1913+ (b. 1874 Dundonald, Scot. - d. 1950 Toronto, ON). Wife: Sarah Stewart McLaren Hynd (b. 1876 Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scot.), daughter of John McLaren (1838-1906 Kilmarnock, Scot.) & Mary McRindal Stewart McLaren (b. 1839 Kilmarnock, Scot. - d. 1920 Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scot.). Sarah was apprenticed at age 15 as a tailoress in Kilmarnock. Her father, John McLaren, employed in 1891 as a foreman blacksmith. Also see Peter Hynd Jr LOI 1953-1.
  • Christina Hynd Ritchie (b. 1876 Dundonald, Scot. - d. 1954 Ayr, Scot.)
  • James Henry Hynd (b. 1878 Dundonald, Scot. - d. 1938 Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia). James was employed as an engineer. Wife (1900 @ Balmain South, NSW): Elizabeth Miller Thoms Hynd (b. 1882 - d. 1906 Leichhardt, NSW), daughter of Peter Thoms (b. 1853 Dundee, Forfar, Scot. - d. 1921 Burwood, NSW) & Isabella Jane Hope Thoms (b. 1854 Graitney, Dumfries, Scot.; m. 1874 Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Scot. - d. 1929 Rookwood, Sydney, NSW).
  • Alexander Hynd (b. 1884 Dundonald, Scot.)
  • Mark Kerr Hynd (b. 1886 Dundonald, Scot.). 1917 @ Cleveland, OH, employed as a draftsman. WWI National Guard 1918-1919, enlisted in Columbus, OH, living in Bedford, OH. 2nd Co. Camp Grant Detach 19th Engineers. 1920 @ Maple Heights, Cuyahoga, OH employed as a draftsman for a rolling mill. Later, he lived in Mazoe, Southern Rhodesia. Wife: Clara A. Sturm Hynd (b. 1894 Denmark), daughter of Fritz Sturm & Caroline Kerner Sturm.
  • Janet Rachel Hynd (b. 1888 Dundonald, Scot.)
  • Isabella Fisher Hynd Harris (b. 1894 Dundonald, Scot. - d. 1928 Pancras, London, Eng.)

Peter Hynd, Jr.'s father-in-law John McLaren's other children included the following. It is probable, given some of the locations in the U.S., that some of the McLaren family was among the exclusives:

• Thomas McLaren (b. 1858 Kilmarnock, Scot. - d. 1938 Killean, A&B, Scot.). Wife: Martha Logan McLaren (b. 1864 Anderston, Glasgow, Scot. - d. 1937 Govan, Glasgow, Scot.), daughter of Francis Logan (b. 1839 Isle of Arran, Bute, Scot. - d. 1917 Govan, Glasgow, Scot.) & Elizabeth Thomson Logan (b. 1842 Skerry, Antrim, N.I.; 1863 Glasgow, Scot.; d. 1915 Govan, Scot.)
• William McLaren (1860 Kilmarnock, Scot. - d. 1907 Dartford, Kent, Eng.). Wife: Agnes P. Thomson McLaren (b. 1862 Old Monkland, Lanark, Scot. - d. 1921 Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Eng.). 1901 @ Plumstead East, Woolwich, London, Eng.
• Robert Stewart McLaren (b. 1862 Kilmarnock, Scot. - d. 1942 Port Huron, MI). Wife: Nina Hill McLaren (b. 1873 Kenosha, WI - d. 1947 Ludington, Mason, MI), daughter of Orlo Ervin Hill (b. 1845 N.Y.) & Gazena E. Gardiner Hill (b. 1849 Glen, Montgomery, N.Y.; m. 1866 Kenosha, WI; d. 1907 Kenosha, WI). Orlo was employed both as a sailor, and a tailor in Kenosha. Orlo's father was Gen. Charles Wesley Hill (b. 1812 Starksboro, Addison, VT - d. 1881 Toledo, Lucas, OH), veteran of the Civil War. He was also a descendant of John Ensign (b. 1723 Hartford, CT - d. 1810 Canaan, Litchfield, CT), who served in the early wars, captain in 1775 of the first train band, and deputy to the General Assembly.
• Mary Jane McLaren Meil (b. 1863 Kilmarnock, Scot. - d. 1942 East Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH). Husband: William Meil (b. 1857 Cot #1, Westray, Orkney Islands, Scot. - d. 1940 Detroit, Wayne, MI), son of John Meil (1827-1892 Westray, Orkney, Scot.) & Jane Logie Meil (1825-1902 Westray, Orkney, Scot.). William's grandfather was James Meil (1782-1865 Westray, Scot.)
• John M. McLaren (b. 1870 Kilmarnock, Scot.). Wife: Mary Hamilton McLaren (b. 1873 Hurlford, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1955 Bromley, Kent, Eng.), daughter of Alexander Stewart Hamilton (b. 1845 Old Monkland, Scot. - d. 1910 Prestwick, Ayr, Scot.) & Janet Hillhouse Hamilton (b. 1848 Kilmaurs, Ayr, Scot.)
• Jessie Campbell McLaren Johnson (b. 1873 Kilmarnock, Scot. - d. 1942 Forest, Lambton, ON). Husband: James Archibald Johnson (b. 1871 Bosanquet, Lambton, ON - d. 1955 Forest, ON), son of James Johnson (b. 1832 Scot.) & Janet Johnson (b. 1835 Scot.).
• Margaret McLaren Henry (b. 1875 Kilmarnock, Scot. - d. 1950 Glenluce, D&G, Scot.). Husband: William Henry (b. 1877 Stoneykirk, D&G, Scot. - d. 1971 Glen Luce, Scot.), son of William Henry (b. 1850 Stoneykirk, Scot. - d. 1927 Glen Luce, Scot.) & Mary Milligan Henry (b. 1858 Newton, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1884 Glen Luce, Scot.).
• Hugh McLaren (b. 1879 Kilmarnock, Scot.)

Jackson family

T&T 1953-11: Toronto, Ont. "A well-known and esteemed brother, Henry Jackson, went to be with Christ on Sept. 29th in his seventy-second year, leaving a widow and two daughters to mourn his loss. He was saved during meetings held in Massey Hall by Torrey and Alexander in 1906, through John 5:24. Later he was gathered out with saints meeting at Swanwick Ave., and for about fifteen years with those meeting at Pape and Aldwich Aves. Dear Harry, as he was commonly called, was well-known as a steady, dependable man, who in a quiet way stood firmly for the truth of God. We shall miss him."

• Henry "Harry" Jackson +1938+ (b. 1879 - d. 1953 Toronto, ON)

Johnston family

• Mervyn Johnston +1994-1998+

Latchman family

• Vince Latchman +1999-2023?

Lawrenson family

T&T 1972-9: With Christ: Midland, Ont. "Our dear brother Edward Lawrenson went home to be with Christ on June 16th age 90. He was saved in 1916 as a soldier in the first war, through the preaching of the late David Miller, and gathered to His Name in the Swanwick assembly. For the past ten years, since the death of his wife, he was cared for at the home of his daughter. He was a patient man who loved the Truth of God. Edward Doherty and Alan Adams spoke to a large number of friends and relatives at the funeral. He was able to gather with the Lord's people here until about a year ago. He was longing to go "HOME"."

• Edward Nelson Lawrenson 1916-1962 (b. 1882 Liverpool, Eng.; emig. 1906; d. 1972 Midland, Simcoe, ON)
• Margaret Isabella Bray Lawrenson 1916-1939 (b. 1885 Liverpool, Eng.; m. 1906 York, Toronto, ON; d. 1939 Toronto, ON), daughter of James Henry Bray (b. 1833 Dover, Kent, Eng. - d. 1910 Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales) & Isabella Cregeen Weafer-Bray (b. 1845 Rushen, Isle of Man, U.K. - d. 1914 West Derby, Lancashire, Eng.).
  • Thomas Edward Lawrenson 1916-1928+ (b. 1906 York, Toronto, ON - d. 2007 Waubaushene, Simcoe, ON). Wife: Harriet Ruth Holder Lawrenson (b. 1907 St. Catherines, Niagara, ON; m. 1928 York, ON; d. 1993 ON), daughter of Frederick Holder (b. 1877 B&H, E. Sussex, Eng. - d. 1934 Toronto, ON) & Ellen Mary Taylor Holder (b. 1880 Fulham, London, Eng.; m. 1906 Ringwood, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Toronto, ON; d. 1958 York, Toronto, ON). Frederick Holder was the head janitor at William Wrighley, Jr., and dropped dead at the corner of Danforth Street at Luttrell, as per FindaGrave. Both Thomas & Harriet Lawrenson were PB when they married in 1928 in a Baptist church. Thomas is referenced as "Rev.", inferring he pastored.
    • Grace Dorothy Lawrenson Bell (b. 1928 Grafton, Northumberland, ON - d. 2002 Ayr, Waterloo, ON). Husband: Charles Ivan Bell (b. 1933 Stouffville, Toronto, ON - d. 2021 Cambridge, Waterloo, ON). Charles & Grace Bell were affiliated in their latter years with Calvary Church of Ayr, which was Mennonite 1954-2019, and recently joined the PAOC.
    • John Edward Lawrenson (b. 1929 East York, Toronto, ON - d. 2017 Kingston, Frontenac, ON). Wife: Dorothy Lawrenson. Affiliated later with Bethel Pentecostal Church of Battersea.
    • George Edward Lawrenson (Aug. 10, 1945 - Dec. 27, 1945 Unionville, ON). Influenza.
  • Devens Lawrenson 1916-1931+ (b. 1913 Toronto, ON)
  • Grace Louise Lawrenson 1922-1940+ (b. 1922 Toronto, ON)

Littleproud family

• Roy John Littleproud 1926-1941 (b. 1889 Forest, ON - d. 1941), son of Alfred W. Littleproud (b. 1863 Raglan, ON) & Mary Kennedy Littleproud (b. 1861 Gananoque, ON; m. 1885 Little Britain, ON).

MacPherson family

T&T 1965-8: With Christ: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. "Bro. Alasdair MacPherson was called home to be with the Lord on May 26th in his 87th year. Saved at the age of forty in the Swanwick Hall in Toronto through the preaching of Samuel Keller, he was received into Assembly there the same year. Subsequently he was in fellowship at the Brock Avenue assembly for twenty years, in the West Toronto assembly for twenty-four years and in the Rexdale assembly until moving to the Sault just prior to his death. He was a faithful witness for the Lord whom he loved. The funeral was conducted by John Norris."

• Alasdair MacPherson 1918+ (b. 1878 - d. 1965 Sault Ste. Marie, ON)

McClelland family

L&L 1959-7: With the Lord: "Mrs. Elizabeth McClelland of Toronto, Ont., passed away on May 22, in her 76th year. Our sister was saved in Burbank, Scotland, 58 years ago, and gathered with the saints there shortly thereafter. She came to Canada in 1929, and fellowshipped with the saints in Swanwick Assembly for twelve years, and for the past eighteen years in Central Assembly. She was the beloved mother of John McClelland of Brazil and of Alex. McClelland, formerly of Angola. She has been a faithful sister in the assembly, her presence will be sorely missed. The funeral service was taken by James Irwin."

• Elizabeth McClelland 1929-1941 (b. 1883 Scotland - d. 1959 Toronto, ON). Saved in 1901.
  • John McClelland
  • Alex. McCelland

Louise McClelland was commended by Central Gospel Hall in Toronto to the work in Brazil, then by Danforth in 1993.

Montroy family

L&L 1944-1: With the Lord: "Winnifred Mary, beloved wife of Hugh K. Downie, Evangelist, passed away in the Toronto General Hospital on Dec. 1, 1943. Converted when in her teens she was connected with Broadview and Pape Avenue halls for a number of years. During the past 12 years she was in fellowship in Swanwick Avenue Gospel Hall. A great consistent Christian she endeared herself to all. The funeral service which was held in Swanwick hall and conducted by Peter Hynd was largely attended."

L&L 1959-5: With the Lord: "Mrs. Robert H. Montroy went to be with the Lord on March 9, at the age of 87, at Waubaushene, Ontario. She was saved at the age of 27 in Toronto, Ontario, and was baptized by the late Robert McClintock at Broadview Gospel Hall, Toronto, where she was in fellowship for many years. Both she and her husband were in fellowship for some years at the Swanwick Avenue Assembly, now Danforth. Latterly she was confined to the home at Waubaushene, Ont. Her daughter, Winnifred Mary, and her husband Robert Henry preceded her. She leaves a son Harold of Short Hills, New Jersey."

• Robert Henry Montroy ? (b. 1867 - d. 1949 Toronto, ON). 1901 CoE & employed as a policeman.
• Isabella Hewitt Montroy ? (b. 1872 ON - d. 1959 Waubaushene, ON)
  • Winnifred Mary Henry-Downie 1931-1943 (1896-1943 Toronto, ON). Husband: Hugh K. Downie 1931-1943+.
  • Harold Henry Montroy (b. 1896 Toronto, ON - d. 1985 Toms River, Ocean, N.J.). Wife: Dorothy Rosella Atkinson Montroy (b. 1901 Simcoe, ON - d. 1967 Dover, Ocean, N.J.)

Phillips family

T&T 1994-7: "Ross Phillips of Unionville, Ontario on May 21, age 74. Our beloved brother was saved at age 14, and spent many happy years in fellowship at Swanwick, West Toronto and Ascot, before becoming a foundation member of the Rexdale assembly, where he was highly respected. Ross was one of those most responsible for the first city-wide gospel campaign in 1964 at the Exhibition when many souls were led to Christ. For 15 years, he was an able administrator of Bethany Lodge. The esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the large number present at his funeral."

• Ross Phillips (b. 1920 - d. 1994 Unionville, Markham, Toronto, ON)

Pollock family

OR 1929-3: Gone Home: Toronto, Ont. "Mrs. Peter Pollock of the Swanwick Avenue Assembly passed into the presence of the Lord, aged 43 years, after a prolonged illness. Saved in Scotland twenty-two years ago and associated with the Assemblies since then until now. Brn. Robert Telfer and Stewart conducted the funeral services."

• Peter Pollock
• Mrs. Peter Pollock +1929 (b. 1886 Scotland - d. 1929 Toronto, ON). Saved in 1907.

Reid family

L&L 1959-3: With the Lord: "Mrs. Emily Reid of Toronto, Ontario, passed away to be with the Lord in her 80th year. She was in fellowship with the Danforth Gospel Hall assembly (formerly Swanwick Avenue) since April 1947. Her husband pre-deceased her in November 1946. The funeral service was held at the Ingram Funeral Home, and was conducted by Mr. Henry Fletcher who spoke a word of comfort to the bereaved, and a word of warning to those without Christ as Savior."

• Emily Reid 1947-1959 (1879-1959)

Ross family

LOI 1978-1: With the Lord: "James O. Ross, 72, of Claremont, L.A., California, and Toronto, Ontario, on Sept. 20. He was born in Scotland and came to Canada at the age of four. His early years were spent at Broadview, Gilead and Swanwick assemblies in Toronto. His business years were with the City of Toronto. He retired as Assistant Chief Accountant to become Superintendent of the Western Assemblies Home in Claremont, California, a position he held for 18 years until his retirement in 1974. Gifted with a sense of humor and an excellent knowledge of the Word, he was sought after as a speaker for gospel and ministry meetings, and communicated well with people of all ages."

• James Ormerod Ross (b. 1904 Elgin, Scot.; emig. 1908; d. 1977 Creston, San Luis Obispo, CA), son of Adam Falconer Ross (b. 1865 Duffus, Moray, Scot. - d. 1929 Toronto, ON) & Viola Maggie Victoria Ormerod Ross (b. 1871 Scarborough, ON - d. 1954 Toronto, ON).
• Agnes Florence Victoria Creeny Ross (b. 1908 York, Toronto, ON; m. 1936 Toronto, ON; d. 1982 Upland, San Bernardino, CA), daughter of Patrick James Creeny (b. 1881 Ireland - d. 1933 York, ON) & Sarah Cromie McBride Creeny (b. 1885 Ballycross, Wexford, Leinster, Ireland - d. 1905 Ballyroney, N.I.).

Roy family

L&L 1959-3: With the Lord: "Mrs. Elizabeth A. Roy of Toronto, Ont., went to be with the Lord on January 29, at the age of 81 years. Saved sixty-two years ago under the preaching of Alexander Marshall in Bolton, England, she became associated with the assembly there where she continued for years. On coming to Canada, our sister, with her husband, the late Job Roy, served the Lord in assemblies in Brandon, Manitoba; Galt and Toronto, Ontario, first in Broadview Avenue assembly, and for the past thirty years in the Danforth assembly (formerly Swanwick)."

• Job Roy 1929-1957 (b. 1879 - d. 1957 Toronto, ON); 1916 @ Brandon, MB. 1921 @ Dumfries, ON.
• Elizabeth Ann Roy 1929-1959 (b. 1877 Eng. - d. 1959 Toronto, ON)
  • Hannah Noelle Roy (b. 1908 Brandon, MB - d. 1995)
  • Ruth J. Roy 1929-1933+ (b. 1915 Brandon, MB - d. 1995)

Shields family

L&L 1948-3: "Miss Annie Shields of Toronto, Canada, passed into the presence of her Savior, Dec. 9, 1947. She was born in Groomsport, Bangor Island, about 70 years ago and was saved when quite young. Coming to this country about 40 years ago she was associated with Swanwick Assembly for a long time but lately gathered with the Christians at Central Hall. Funeral service was conducted by James Buchan and Albert Kitcher."

• James Shields 1911+ (b. 1852 N.I.; emig. 1911; d. 1928 Toronto, ON)
• Elizabeth Waterson Shields 1911+ (b. 1852 N.I.; emig. 1911; d. 1929 Toronto, ON)
  • Hugh Waterson Shields 1907-1911+' (b. 1888 N.I.; emig. 1907; d. 1964 Scarborough, Toronto, ON). In 1911, Hugh was employed as a driver of a bread wagon. By 1921, Hugh and his kin were Presbyterian. 1st wife: Emma May Shields +1907-1911+ (b. 1889 ON); 2nd wife: Rebecca Margaret White Shields (b. 1883 Nicolston, Simcoe, ON - d. 1950 Toronto, ON), daughter of James White (b. 1850 King, Toronto, York, ON - d. 1931 Toronto, ON) & Margaret Latchford Shields White (b. 1856 Rochester, Monroe, N.Y. - d. 1923 Toronto, ON). James & Margaret White were lifelong Presbyterian, except later James was RC.
    • Reta Elizabeth Margaret Shields King 1910-1911+ (b. 1910 Toronto, ON; m. 1932 Owen Sound, Grey, ON). Husband: John Harold Alexander King (b. 1904 Owen Sound, ON - d. 1981 Scarborough, ON). Both Presby at time of marriage.
  • Annie Elizabeth Shields 1907-1945? (b. 1877 Groomsport, Bangor, Down, N.I.; emig. 1907; d. 1947 Toronto, ON). Employment: Upholsterer in 1911; Rooming house operator in 1947. Never married. Died of bronchial pneumonia due to cerebral accident.
  • May Virginia Shields 1911+ (b. 1881 N.I.; emig. 1911)
  • William Henry Shields 1910-1931+ (b. 1884 N.I.; emig. 1910). Carpenter in 1911. Wife (1917 @ York, ON): Helena Margaret Ross Street Shields (b. 1886 Hillsburg, Erin, Wellington, ON), daughter of Joseph Street +1901-1921+ (1851-1937 Streetsville, Mississauga, Peel, ON) & Margaret Heath Street +1901-1921+ (b. 1855 Hillsburg, ON - d. 1948 Streetsville, ON). See Streets family.
  • Robert Shields 1909-1911+ (b. 1889 N.I.; emig. 1909). Employed (with his brother Hugh) as driver of a bread wagon in 1911.

Street family

Plant super @ Northern Miner in 1935, pastored Church of the Redeemer, Niagara Falls in 1942, traveling preacher @ Oriental Missionary Society in 1956, pastored Walkerville Baptist, Windsor in 1959, pastored Berean Baptist, Flint, MI in 1969, pastored Jarvis St. Baptist in 1982, pastored Thornwood Baptist, Ada, Greenville, ON in 1992, earned Honorary Doctorate of Theology from Toronto Baptist Seminary, retired 2003. Wife (1938): Grace Isobel Crone Street (b. 1918 Toronto, ON - d. 2008 MI), daughter of Harold Walter Crone (b. 1883 York, ON - d. 1960 Toronto, ON) & Winnifred "Winnie" Irvias Galbraith Crone (b. 1882 Markdale, Grey, ON - d. 1922 Toronto, ON). Winnie was a daughter of James Galbraith & Sarah Benson Galbraith, unknown if related to Walter Wilson William Galbraith (1892-1960) of St. John, New Brunswick TW exclusives.

Also see Shields family.

• William Joseph Street +1901-1921+ (1851-1937 Streetsville, Mississauga, Peel, ON)
• Margaret Heath Street +1901-1921+ (b. 1855 Hillsburg, ON - d. 1948 Streetsville, ON)
  • William Judson Street +1901+ (b. 1875 ON). Baptist by 1911, then Anglican 1916, Presby. 1921. Wife: Isabella Street (b. 1874 ON) was Presby. in 1901.
    • William John Henry Street (b. 1901 Toronto, ON)
  • Helena Margaret Ross Street Shields +1901-1931+ (b. 1886 Hillsburg, Erin, Wellington, ON); Husband (1917 @ York, ON): William Henry Shields 1910-1931+ (b. 1884 N.I.; emig. 1910). Carpenter in 1911.
  • Joseph Henry Street +1901-1921+ (b. 1889 Wellington, ON). Self-employed as a printer in 1911. Wife: Susan Elizabeth Pearce Street +1921+ (b. 1895 Toronto, ON), daughter of Richard Pearce & Mary Hepzibat Bacan Pearce.
    • Dr. Norman Hugh Street +1921+ (b. 1917 Toronto, ON - d. 2017 Greenville, Montcalm, MI).
      • Dr. Paul Street. Wife: Lorna Street. Arizona
      • Dr. Phil Street. Nova Scotia
      • Norma Street Sower. Gowen, Michigan.
    • Joyce Ruth Street Fraser (b. 1919 ON). Husband (1941 @ Toronto, ON): Daniel Colin Fraser.
  • Albert Laurence Wyburn Street +1901-1914+ (b. 1892 Wellington, ON). Presby wedding 1914 Toronto.
  • Robert Gordon Heath Street +1901-1921+ (b. 1899 Toronto, ON). Presby wedding 1921 Toronto. 1931 @ Port Arthur, employed as a technical schoolteacher, United Church.

Taylor family

L&L 1943-6: With the Lord: "Henrietta Taylor, Toronto, Canada, beloved wife of the late John William Taylor, went home to be with Christ, Lord's day, May 9, 1943. In her 94th year, she was saved 54 years ago and has been in happy fellowship with the Christians at Broadview, Swanwick and for the past 12 years at Central. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 daughters, a son, 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Ernest Turnbull and Brother Jackson spake."

• John William Taylor
• Henrietta Taylor (b. 1849 - d. 1943 Toronto, ON). Saved in 1891.

T&T 1994-8: With Christ: "Mrs. Thomas (Eileen) Taylor of Peterborough, Ontario on June 28, age 74. Our beloved sister was born in Toronto and was saved at age 12. She was in fellowship at Swanwick prior to her marriage to Tom in 1942. Eileen was a faithful sister who lived and laboured for the Lord. She was a very worthy helpmeet for her husband, and together they were in fellowship in Toronto and Midland area assemblies before moving to Peterborough in 1974. The packed funeral parlour indicated the high esteem in which she was held. "A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised" (Prov. 31:30)."

• Thomas "Tom" J. Taylor (b. 1914 Falkirk, Scot. - d. 2008 Waubaushene, ON), son of John Taylor & Margaret Murray Taylor.
• Eileen E. Brewster Taylor 1931-1942 (b. 1919 Toronto, ON; m. 1942; d. 1994 Peterborough, ON), daughter of Louis Brewster (b. 1889 Paddington, London, Eng.) & Rebecca McCamley Brewster (b. 1890 Dublin, Ireland)

Thomas family

• Michael Thomas 2021-present

Woodward family

• Reynold Woodward +1947-1993+

Also See

• Visiting Ministry at Danforth Gospel Hall, ON

Sources

• 1904-2022 AB's
• Magazines
  • Assembly Annals
    • 1949-5; 1950-10
  • The Believers Magazine
    • 1931-1; 1933-4; 1934-1
  • Food for the Flock
    • 1964-10
  • Letters of Interest
    • 1951-9; 1952-11; 1967-5; 1975-10; 1976:7-8; 1977-11; 1978:1,11; 1993-11
  • Light & Liberty
    • 1943:6,12; 1944-1; 1945-3; 1948-3; 1959:1,3,5,7
  • Our Record
    • 1929-3; 1931-1; 1933-4
  • Truth & Tidings
    • 1953-11; 1957-1; 1965-8; 1967-4; 1972-9; 1988-3; 1989-12; 1994:7-8
  • Witness
    • 1967-6
• Ancestry.com
  • Boam: Sandra Wolfe; Danny Zatylny
  • Hibbins: Stephen Girard, Judith Kupecz
  • Taylor: Jennifer Maye
• FindaGrave.com
  • Norman Hugh Street