Who's Who at East Pittsburgh Gospel Hall, PA

East Pittsburgh Gospel Hall, Pittsburgh, PA (OB) +1890/+1904-2009

Correspondents

• J.S. Hamilton +1922+
• J. Wilson +1927+
• Samuel Hamilton +1936+
• William O'Neil +1941-1976
• Hugh Caulfield 1977-1981
• Neil R. Henretty 1982-2008
• Jack Roberts 2004-2009

Notable Families

Caulfield family

Also see Mahloy and Stewart families. Hugh & Henrietta were latterly with Berean Bible Chapel in Wilmerding, where Hugh served as a correspondent in his final years.

• Hugh Charles Caulfield +1977-1981+ (b. 1912 N. Pittsburgh, PA - d. 2006), son of Hugh Charles Caulfield (b. 1873 Duneany, Rasharkin, Co. Antrim, N.I.) & Janet Mahloy Caulfield (b. 1879 Scot. - d. 1959 Jackson, Butler, PA).
• Henrietta Connelly Adair Wilson Stewart Caulfield +1977-1981+ (b. 1917 Knox Dale, Jefferson, PA - d. 2009 Squirrel Hill, Pgh., PA), daughter of Henry Martin Stewart (b. 1885 New Cumnock, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1970 Pgh., PA) & Henrietta Connolly Wilson Stewart (b. 1882 New Cumnock, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1973 North Braddock, Allegheny, PA). Henrietta was a practical nurse many years, including as a volunteer at Shadyside Hospital.
  • Constance Adaire Caulfield Bentz (b. 1943 Altoona, Blair, PA). Husband (1965 @ Pgh., PA): Gary Wayne Bentz (b. 1941 Johnstown, Somerset, PA - d. 4-3-2024 PA), son of Fred Stanton Bentz (b. 1907 Shade, Somerset, PA - d. 1988 Thomas Mill, Somerset, PA) & Martha Pearl Walter Bentz (b. 1916 Queen, Kimmel Twp., Bedford, PA - d. 2006 Cambria, PA).
  • Retta Lucille Caulfield Calcutt (b. 1945 Altoona, PA). Husband (1965 @ Pgh., PA): Bennie Willard Calcutt, Jr. (b. 1944 Pamplico, Florence, SC), son of Bennie "Buster" Willard Calcutt, Sr. (1914-1961 Florence, SC) & Georgia "Georgie" Vause Calcutt (b. 1913 Ayden, Pitt, Greensboro metro, NC - d. 2018 Winter Park, Polk, FL). 1996 @ Jupiter, FL. Buster Calcutt was a member of Trinity Baptist of Miami, and latterly Mt. Zion Baptist near Pamplico.
  • Carole Eileen Caulfield Stonick (b. 1946 Altoona, PA). Husband (1967): James Edward Stonick (b. 1945 Pgh., PA), son of Edward John Stonick (b. 1918 Pgh., PA - d. 1995 Detroit, MI) & Janet Thaw Bryce Stonick (b. 1917 Lanark, Scot. - d. 2004 Detroit, MI). In 1950, Edward Stonick was employed as a railroad fireman in Pgh.

Donnachie family

@ 620-4th St., Braddock. Hugh & Mary immigrated to the U.S. in 1911.

• Hugh Lawrie Donnachie (b. 1872 Riccarton, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1945 North Braddock, PA), son of James Donnachie (b. 1845 Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scot.) & Margaret Lawrie Donnachie (b. 1846 Riccarton, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1918 New Cumnock, Ayr, Scot.).
• Mary George Kelly Donnachie ? (b. 1878 Scot. - d. 1965 Wilkinsburg, Allegheny, PA), daughter of Robert Kelly (b. 1848) & Barbara Lawrie Kelly (b. 1852 - d. 1927 Braddock, PA).
  • James Donnachie (b. 1901 Bank Glen, Cumnock, Scot. - d. 1959 Atlantic City, NJ). Wife: Jamesina Bissett Donnachie (b. 1900 Glencorse, Midlothian, Scot. - d. 1981 Longport, NJ). In 1941, James resided in Edgeworth, Sewickley and was employed as a chauffeur for "Mrs. Henry Oliver" who may have been related to Henry (1840-1904), who was an American industrialist who contributed significantly to steelmaking and railroading development in Pittsburgh.
  • Barbara Lawrie Donnachie Bang (b. 1903 Scot. - d. 1977 Amarillo, Potter, TX).
  • Margaret Lawrie Donnachie O'Neill (b. 1905 Scot. - d. 1982 North Huntingdon Twp., Westmoreland, PA). Husband: William O'Neill (b. 1903 Broughshane, N.I. - d. 1991 Longport, NJ). In 1941, William was employed for Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh.
  • Annie Kelly Donnachie Reitzer (b. 1909 Scot.). Husband: Edward Robert Reitzer (b. 1907 North Braddock, PA), son of Albert Louis Reitzer (b. 1865 Germany) & Johanna "Annie" Willig Reitzer (b. 1868 Baden, Germany - d. 1950 Penn. Furnace, Westmoreland, PA).
  • Samuel Wright Donnachie (b. 1913 North Braddock, PA - d. 1990)

Douglas family

Immigrated in 1923 from Scotland. 1930 @ 315 Center St., East Pittsburgh. +1940 @ 2125 Columbia Ave., Pgh. 1969-1975 @ Bradenton.

• Alexander Douglas ? (b. 1902 Glasgow, Scot. - d. 1975 Bradenton, FL). Alexander was a superintendent for the Union Switch and Signal Co., in Pgh., and a member of the Lockwood Ridge Gospel Chapel in Sarasota, FL. John Henderson officiated his memorial.
• Elizabeth Douglas ? (b. 1900 Glasgow, Scot.; m. 1926 NYC, NY)

Hamilton family

Robert & Mary resided at Northside Pgh., from 1905-1924, and 1880-1905 in Ross Twp. Mary was a member of the "Gospel Hall Mission" at Friendship Ave. and Gross St., which became Friendship Gospel Chapel.

• Robert James Hamilton (b. 1849 Paris Marachally, Co. Down, N.I. - d. 1933 Pgh., PA), son of William Hamilton (b. 1820 Co. Antrim, N.I.) & Jane Little Hamilton (b. 1814 Glasgow, Scot. - d. 1884 Rutherglen, Lanark, Scot.). Jane was a daughter of Robert Little (b. 1801 Glasgow, Scot.) & Ann Souter Little (1800-1841 Glasgow, Scot.).
• Mary Jane Ginniff Hamilton (b. 1853 Co. Down, N.I.; emig. 1880; d. 1924 Northside Pgh., PA), daughter of John Ginniff (b. 1812 Loughbrickland, Co. Down, N.I. - d. 1877 Banbridge, Co. Down, N.I.) & Sarah Jane Fordice Ginniff (b. 1817 Drumnahare, Co. Down, N.I. - d. 1889 Banbridge, Co. Down, N.I.).
  • Mary Hamilton Jackson
  • Ruby Hamilton Mayes
  • Anna Hamilton Brown
  • George B. Hamilton
  • Samuel John Hamilton +1922+ (b. 1879 Co. Down, N.I. - d. 1944 Braddock, PA). +1922-1936+ @ 527 Fourth St., Braddock, also lived in by his wife Lillian's parents. In 1910, he was employed as a driver for a yeast company, and in 1920 as a salesman for them. Wife: Lillian Reges Hamilton (b. 1880 Sandy Creek Twp., Mercer, PA; m. 1904 Hadley, Mercer, PA; d. 1964 Braddock, PA), daughter of Robert Orr Reges (b. 1828 Sugarcreek Twp., Armstrong, Greater Pgh., PA - d. 1900 Sandy Creek Twp., PA) & Cornelia Mariah Robison Reges (b. 1836 Chambersburg, Franklin, PA - d. 1929 Braddock, PA).
    • Robert "Bob" Allison Hamilton (b. 1905 North Bessemer, PA - d. 1970 Pgh., PA). Wife: Alice Isett Hamilton (b. 1905 Wilkinsburg, Allegheny, PA - d. 1946 Pgh., PA), daughter of Herbert Wilson Isett (b. 1867 Yellow Springs, Blair, PA - d. 1927 Wilkinsburg, PA) & Alice B. Austraw Isett (b. 1875 Millwood, Westmoreland, PA - d. 1954 Ross Twp., Allegheny, PA).
    • Samuel John Hamilton, Jr. (b. 1916 Braddock, PA - d. 1976 Liverpool, NY).
    • Wayne Thompson Hamilton (1918-1975 Braddock, PA).
  • J. Thomas Hamilton

• J.S. Hamilton +1922+. 1922 @ 527 Fourth St., Braddock

• Samuel Hamilton +1936+. 1936 @ ".
• Mrs. Sam Hamilton ?. @ "

Harrison family

@ 1414 Grandview Ave., North Braddock.

• Mrs. Alex Harrison ?

Henderson family

@ 824 Renier Ave., Turtle Creek.

• John Henderson ?
• Nellie Henderson ?

Henretty family

• Neil R. Henretty +1982-2008+

Hershey family

@ 503 Welty St., Greensburg.

• Samuel Hershey ?

Hite family

@ 1520 Grandview Ave., North Braddock.

• Ivan L. Hite ?
• Mrs. Hite ?

McCullough family

@ 1630 Mobile Ave., Turtle Creek.

• John McCullough ?
• Genetta McCullough ?

Michael family

@ 526 Franklin St., East Pittsburgh

• Jane Michael ?

O'Neil family

+1941-1976 @ 826 Punta Gorda, East McKeesport

• William O'Neil +1941-1976+

Roberts family

• Jack Roberts +2004-2009+

Simpson family

@ Turtle Creek.

• William Simpson ?

Stack family

@ Grandview Ave., East Pittsburgh.

• Mrs. William Stack ?

Swanston family

@ 2127 Columbia Ave., Pgh.

• Hugh Swanston ?
• Mrs. Swanston ?

Stewart family

@ 1625 Grandview Ave., North Braddock.

• Henry Martin Stewart ?

Wilson family

• J. Wilson +1927+

Sources

• 1922-2009 OB AAB's
• Pittsburgh and Vicinity Assemblies Addresses, undated.