Who's Who at East Pittsburgh Gospel Hall, PA

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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.).
    • George Barclay Coulter Hamilton (b. 1877 Glenlanghen, Co. Down, N.I. - d. 1955 Rutledge, Scotland, MO). Wife (1910 @ Bernalillo, NM): Eva Clara "Carrie" Matlick Hamilton (b. 1882 Rutledge, MO - d. 1978 North Kansas City, MO), daughter of George M. Matlick (1859-1933 Scotland Co., MO) & Mary C. Lorey Matlick (b. 1859 Edina, Knox, MO - d. 1953 Rutledge, MO). George & Eva were members of Rutledge Christian Church.
    • 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 (1904 @ Hadley, Mercer, PA): Lillian Reges Hamilton ? (b. 1880 Sandy Creek Twp., 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).
    • Mary Jane Hamilton Jackson (1884-1948 Pgh., PA). Husband (1907): Frederick Conrad Jackson (1874-1959 Pgh., PA), son of Thomas Jackson (b. 1837 Sweden - d. 1894 Pgh., PA) & Mary Miller Jackson (1850-1940 Pgh., PA). Thomas Jackson was employed in Bloomfield as a baker.
    • Joseph Thomas Hamilton (b. 1885 PA - d. 1982 Encino, Torrance, NM). In 1917, Joseph was employed as a pumper for the A.T. & S.F. railroad in Negra, Torrance, NM.
    • Reubena "Ruby" Hamilton Mayes (b. 1887 PA - d. 1973 Pueblo, CO). Husband (1911): Charles Spurgeon Mayes (b. 1884 Riley Co., KS - d. 1960 Denver, CO), son of Isaac Noah Mayes (b. 1849 TN - d. 1905 Oklahoma City, OK) & Julia Ann Auchard Mayes (b. 1856 Oconee, Shelby, IL; m. 1877 Clay Co., KS; d. 1929 Long Beach, CA). In 1901, it was reported in the Randolph Enterprise in Kansas that Isaac "moved one load of implements to Riley" where he was residing. In 1878, they were living in Manhattan, Riley, KS.
    • Anne "Annie" Eliza Hamilton (b. 1892 Robinson Twp., Allegheny, PA - d. 1960 Bellevue, Allegheny, PA). In 1930, Annie was employed in Pittsburgh as a bookkeeper for a grocery store.
    • Carolina Gertrude Hamilton (1894-1914 Pgh., PA).
      • Lillian May Hamilton Gayda (b. 1912 Bellevue, Allegheny, PA - d. 1994 Clinton, Macomb, MI). Husband (1934 @ Detroit, MI): Michael F. Gayda (b. 1905 Austria)
        • Michael Robert Gayda (b. 1939 Detroit, MI - d. 1945 Lapeer, MI).
    • Sarah Bainbridge "Sadie" Hamilton Heid (b. 1896 Robinson Twp., Allegheny, PA - d. 1961 Pgh., PA). Husband (1951 @ Pgh., PA): Leopold "Lee" Paul Heid (1889-1968 Pgh., PA), son of Justin Heid (b. 1855 Germany - d. 1918 Pgh., PA) & Anna Mary Weinzierl Heid (1859-1933 Pgh., PA).

Harrison family

+1930-1950+ @ 1414 Grandview Ave., North Braddock. The family immigrated to the U.S. from Scotland in 1927.

  • Alexander Martin Harrison (b. 1894 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland - d. 1963). In 1930, Alexander was employed as an electrical engineer, and in 1942 in East Pgh. with Westinghouse.
  • Catherine Collins Barbour Harrison ? (b. 1894 New Cumnock, Scot. - d. 1959 Pgh., PA), daughter of Andrew Maxwell Barbour (b. 1864 Dundonald, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1943) & Mary Walker Connor Barbour (b. 1864 Dalry, Ayr, Scot. - d. 1884 New Cumnock, Scot.).
    • James Harrison (b. 1925 New Cumnock, Scot.). Wife (1948 @ Pgh., PA): Geraldine Helena "Gerrie" Handza Harrison (b. 1926 Braddock, PA - d. 2016 Pgh., PA), daughter of John Handza (b. 1885 Austria/Czech.) & Agnes Mary Dranga Handza (b. 1886 Austria/Czech. - d. 1960 Pgh., PA).
    • Mary Isabella Harrison (b. 1929 North Braddock, PA - d. 1936 Wilkinsburg, PA), died of a ruptured appendix.

Henderson family

John & Nellie Henderson @ 824 Renier Ave., Turtle Creek. Probable identity:

  • John Henderson ? (b. 1903 Connelpark, New Cumnock, Scot. - d. 1984 Bradenton, Manatee, FL), son of James & Christine Henderson.
  • Ellen A. "Nellie" Adamson Henderson ? (b. 1900 PA; m. 1940 Wilkinsburg, PA; d. 1990 Bradenton, FL), daughter of Robert Cameron Adamson (b. 1871 Coatbridge, Lanark, Scot. - d. 1945 Pgh., PA) & Jane Gould Smith Henderson (b. 1874 PA - d. 1936 Pgh., PA). In 1920, Nellie was employed as a clerk in a public library in Pgh., and in 1930-1940 as a clerk in a candy office.

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.
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