Difference between revisions of "Who's Who at Sherman Gospel Hall, MI"

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=Leadership=
 
=Leadership=
 
==Founders==
 
==Founders==
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* Frederick W. Mehl, Ellsworth, MI '''1954-1966+''' (1884-1979);
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* Frederick W. Mehl, Ellsworth, MI '''1954-1970+''' (1884-1979);
 
* Nelson Aaron Spencer '''1954-1973''' (1890-1973) & Olive May Bulock Spencer '''1954-1970''' (1894-1970)
 
* Nelson Aaron Spencer '''1954-1973''' (1890-1973) & Olive May Bulock Spencer '''1954-1970''' (1894-1970)
  
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==Neilson family==
 
==Neilson family==
 
* Robert Neilson '''+1966''' (d. 1966 Sherman, MI)
 
* Robert Neilson '''+1966''' (d. 1966 Sherman, MI)
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** 1967-2: "This small Assembly suffered the loss of our dear brother R. Neilson November 16, aged 82, saved for 66 years. For years in the West Chicago Assembly in Detroit, had a godly care for the assembly and was a faithful brother who knew right things. We believe he formerly was in the Lonaconing, [[Maryland]] mining district. His widow is in a weakened condition, should have our prayers."
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** 1967-2: "This small Assembly suffered the loss of our dear brother R. Neilson November 16, aged 82, saved for 66 years. For years in the West Chicago Assembly in Detroit, had a godly care for the assembly and was a faithful brother who knew right things. We believe he formerly was in the Lonaconing, [[Maryland]] mining district. His widow is in a weakened condition, should have our prayers."
  
 
* Mrs. Robert Neilson '''+1967'''
 
* Mrs. Robert Neilson '''+1967'''
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* Nelson Aaron Spencer '''1954-1973''' (b. 1890 Antioch, Wexford, MI - d. 1973 Traverse City, MI), son of Charles Edburn Spencer (b. 1854 Dorr, Allegan, MI - d. 1926 Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI) & Lois Ica Woodworth Spencer (b. 1869 Leonidas, St. Joseph, MI - d. 1934 Antioch, MI).
 
* Nelson Aaron Spencer '''1954-1973''' (b. 1890 Antioch, Wexford, MI - d. 1973 Traverse City, MI), son of Charles Edburn Spencer (b. 1854 Dorr, Allegan, MI - d. 1926 Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI) & Lois Ica Woodworth Spencer (b. 1869 Leonidas, St. Joseph, MI - d. 1934 Antioch, MI).
 
* Olive May Bulock Spencer '''1954-1970''' (b. 1894 - d. 1970 Traverse City, MI) was the first one saved in the sixteen weeks of meetings in 1954 that ended in the assembly being planted in Sherman. Fred W. Mehl preached the Word at the funeral service, according to T&T 1970-5. Daughter of Homer M. Bulock (b. 1853 LaGrange Co., IN - d. 1919 Wexford Co., MI) & Caroline S. Davis Bulock (b. 1858 Clay, LaGrange, IN - d. 1949 Antioch, MI).
 
* Olive May Bulock Spencer '''1954-1970''' (b. 1894 - d. 1970 Traverse City, MI) was the first one saved in the sixteen weeks of meetings in 1954 that ended in the assembly being planted in Sherman. Fred W. Mehl preached the Word at the funeral service, according to T&T 1970-5. Daughter of Homer M. Bulock (b. 1853 LaGrange Co., IN - d. 1919 Wexford Co., MI) & Caroline S. Davis Bulock (b. 1858 Clay, LaGrange, IN - d. 1949 Antioch, MI).
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*** 1970-4 WiS: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Nelson Spencer was called to be with the Lord Feb. 26th, aged 76.  Saved during meetings of bro. Mehl in 1954, later the Assembly planted and she went on well and was a "mother in Israel".  Her family, in the Assembly, here have happy memories, remembering it is "only a little while" till we get home."
 
** Crystal Elaine Spencer Armstrong (b. 1914 Antioch, MI - d. 2006 Mesick, MI); Husband (1940 @ Big Rapids, Mecosta, MI): William E. Armstrong, son of David Loudy Armstrong (b. 1884 Montgomery Co., [[Tennessee|TN]] - d. 1925 Christian Co., [[Kentucky|KY]]) & Ione Stamper Armstrong (b. 1886 Christian Co., KY - d. 1968 Ferndale, Oakland, MI). Ione was Methodist in 1968. David & Crystal lived in Nashville, TN in 1917.
 
** Crystal Elaine Spencer Armstrong (b. 1914 Antioch, MI - d. 2006 Mesick, MI); Husband (1940 @ Big Rapids, Mecosta, MI): William E. Armstrong, son of David Loudy Armstrong (b. 1884 Montgomery Co., [[Tennessee|TN]] - d. 1925 Christian Co., [[Kentucky|KY]]) & Ione Stamper Armstrong (b. 1886 Christian Co., KY - d. 1968 Ferndale, Oakland, MI). Ione was Methodist in 1968. David & Crystal lived in Nashville, TN in 1917.
 
** Audrey Lorraine Spencer Overla (b. 1915 Mesick, MI - d. 2006 Eaton Rapids, MI). Husband: Melville Cecil Overla (1909-1975), son of Jacob Henry Overla (1889-1951) & Mae Blanche Deyo Overla-Wright (1890-1971).
 
** Audrey Lorraine Spencer Overla (b. 1915 Mesick, MI - d. 2006 Eaton Rapids, MI). Husband: Melville Cecil Overla (1909-1975), son of Jacob Henry Overla (1889-1951) & Mae Blanche Deyo Overla-Wright (1890-1971).
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* Truth & Tidings
 
* Truth & Tidings
 
* Words in Season
 
* Words in Season
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** 1967-2&8;
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** 1967-2&8; 1970-4;  
 
* AAB's: 1943, 1955-1960;
 
* AAB's: 1943, 1955-1960;

Revision as of 16:10, 10 November 2022

Leadership

Founders

  • Frederick W. Mehl, Ellsworth, MI 1954-1970+ (1884-1979);
  • Nelson Aaron Spencer 1954-1973 (1890-1973) & Olive May Bulock Spencer 1954-1970 (1894-1970)

Other Leadership

  • Charles Marvin 1955-1960+
  • William Arthur George Phillips 1967-1991 (1917-1991)
  • Chancy "Chan" Spencer 1956-2022 (1933-2022)

Families

Marvin family

  • Charles Marvin @ Cadillac, MI 1955-1960+

Mehl family

  • Frederick W. Mehl, Ellsworth, MI 1954-1966+ (1884-1979);

Neilson family

  • Robert Neilson +1966 (d. 1966 Sherman, MI)
    • 1967-2: "This small Assembly suffered the loss of our dear brother R. Neilson November 16, aged 82, saved for 66 years. For years in the West Chicago Assembly in Detroit, had a godly care for the assembly and was a faithful brother who knew right things. We believe he formerly was in the Lonaconing, Maryland mining district. His widow is in a weakened condition, should have our prayers."
  • Mrs. Robert Neilson +1967
    • 1967-8 WiS: Petoskey, Mich.: "Our dear sister Mrs. Robert Neilson "went home" from hospital here July 2nd, a happy release for her. With her late husband in fellowship in West Chicago Hall, Detroit, for years, more recently in Sherman, Mich."

Phillips family

  • William Arthur George Phillips 1967-1991 (b. 1917 Wilton, Wiltshire, Eng. - d. 1991 Sherman, MI), son of George Henry Phillips (b. 1895 Niles, Trumbull, OH - d. 1980 Salisbury, Wiltshire, Eng.) & Elsie May Cannings Phillips (b. 1897 Tisbury, Wiltshire, Eng. - d. 1948 Petersburg, MI). Arthur was called Home during a breaking of bread meeting, Dec. 15, 1991. Saved in 1940 and received into fellowship at Central Gospel Hall of Detroit, later West Chicago Blvd., then for 24 years at Sherman. Known as a faithful and dependable Christian who served as an elder and teacher, with a quiet, godly manner that was much appreciated in the community.
  • Naomi R. Hoath Phillips 1967-1992+ (b. 1925 Nankin, Wayne, MI), daughter of Henry Amos Hoath (b. 1889 Milford, Surrey, Eng. - d. 1940 Sumpter Twp., Wayne, MI) & Edith Emily Stenning Hoath (b. 1893 Dunsfold, Surrey, Eng. - d. 1960 Wayne Co., MI). Married 1942 @ Wayne, MI.

Spencer family

  • Nelson Aaron Spencer 1954-1973 (b. 1890 Antioch, Wexford, MI - d. 1973 Traverse City, MI), son of Charles Edburn Spencer (b. 1854 Dorr, Allegan, MI - d. 1926 Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI) & Lois Ica Woodworth Spencer (b. 1869 Leonidas, St. Joseph, MI - d. 1934 Antioch, MI).
  • Olive May Bulock Spencer 1954-1970 (b. 1894 - d. 1970 Traverse City, MI) was the first one saved in the sixteen weeks of meetings in 1954 that ended in the assembly being planted in Sherman. Fred W. Mehl preached the Word at the funeral service, according to T&T 1970-5. Daughter of Homer M. Bulock (b. 1853 LaGrange Co., IN - d. 1919 Wexford Co., MI) & Caroline S. Davis Bulock (b. 1858 Clay, LaGrange, IN - d. 1949 Antioch, MI).
      • 1970-4 WiS: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Nelson Spencer was called to be with the Lord Feb. 26th, aged 76. Saved during meetings of bro. Mehl in 1954, later the Assembly planted and she went on well and was a "mother in Israel". Her family, in the Assembly, here have happy memories, remembering it is "only a little while" till we get home."
    • Crystal Elaine Spencer Armstrong (b. 1914 Antioch, MI - d. 2006 Mesick, MI); Husband (1940 @ Big Rapids, Mecosta, MI): William E. Armstrong, son of David Loudy Armstrong (b. 1884 Montgomery Co., TN - d. 1925 Christian Co., KY) & Ione Stamper Armstrong (b. 1886 Christian Co., KY - d. 1968 Ferndale, Oakland, MI). Ione was Methodist in 1968. David & Crystal lived in Nashville, TN in 1917.
    • Audrey Lorraine Spencer Overla (b. 1915 Mesick, MI - d. 2006 Eaton Rapids, MI). Husband: Melville Cecil Overla (1909-1975), son of Jacob Henry Overla (1889-1951) & Mae Blanche Deyo Overla-Wright (1890-1971).
    • Lloyd Harrison Spencer (1919-2007). Wife: Verta Marie Usewick Spencer (b. 1921 Detroit, MI - d. 2006 Jennings, Missaukee, MI), daughter of Arnold Usewick (1899-1991) & Louise Marie Dassance Usewick (1901-1932).
    • Chancy "Chan" Spencer 1956-2022 (Mar. 29, 1933 - Aug. 15, 2022 Mesick, MI), founder of Mesick Mold Co. (1966) & Spencer Plastics (1998), see obit.

Also See

Sources

  • Ancestry.com
  • Findagrave.com
  • Truth & Tidings
  • Words in Season
    • 1967-2&8; 1970-4;
  • AAB's: 1943, 1955-1960;
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