Who's Who at Barrington Gospel Hall, NJ

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Barrington Gospel Hall, Camden, NJ 1912-present

Early Correspondents

  • Gustav Adolph Eisele 1912+ (1879-1967)
  • Samuel Hocking +1922-1941+
  • William James Scott +1962+

Families

Anderson family

WiS 1942-9: Barrington, NJ: "On Aug. 7, William Anderson departed to be with Christ. Age 80. Saved 45 years ago (1897) in Ireland, and in fellowship in 20th & Dickinson Assembly, Philadelphia, for many years. He was also in the Barrington, NJ Assembly from its beginning. Bre. W. Bousfield and John Rankin took the services."

  • William Anderson 1912-1942? (b. 1862 Ire. - d. 1942 Barrington, NJ).

Davidson family

WiS 1942-7: Gloucester, NJ: "On May 16, Annie Moon Davidson passed into the presence of the King. Saved a good number of years. Formerly connected with the Mascher St. (Philadelphia) assembly and later with Barrington and Gloucester, N.J. assemblies. A godly sister, and loved by all who knew her. Bren. Chas. Keller, J. Conoway and Davidson spoke at the services. W. Bousfield took part in prayer."

  • Annie Jane Moon Davidson +1915-1920+ (b. 1879 N.I. - d. 1942 Gloucester, NJ). see Davidson family

Eisele family

WiS 1967-11: Barr., NJ: "Our aged brother Gustav A. Eisele of Audubon "went home" to be with the Lord Aug. 28, aged 88. He was the father of Mrs. Wm. J. Scott of this Assembly and on the original brethren when Assembly was planted. He knew "the joyful sound" and loved the Word. He will be missed."

WiS 1963-12: HH, NJ: "Our dear sister Mrs. Gustav Eisele "went home" at the end of October, aged 88. She was saved 49 years ago at Barrington, NJ under preaching of the late Wm. Beveridge and in fellowship from the commencement of the Barrington Assembly. An interesting note states that 'she baked the bread for the Lord's table, in the early days'. It reminds us of the old statement that 'God is not only great in great things, He is also great in little things'."

  • Gustav Adolph Eisele 1912-1967 (b. 1879 Phil., PA - d. 1967 Camden, NJ), son of Jakob Friedrich "Frederick" Eisele II (b. 1839 Alb-Donau-Kreis, Germany - d. 1911 Camden, NJ). Frederick was employed in Philadelphia in 1880 as a bread baker. Gustav was employed in 1910 as a foreman machinist, and by 1920 as a toolmaker of gas mantels. He is popularly regarded as a key founder of this assembly.
  • Mrs. Gustave Eisele 1912-1963 (b. 1875 - d. 1963 HH, NJ). Saved in 1914 under the preaching of William Beveridge at BGH.
    • S. Naomi Eisele Scott 1915-2004 (b. 1915 Centre, Camden, NJ - d. 2004 Moorestown, Burlington, NJ). Husband: William James Scott +1940-1984 (b. 1912 Phil., PA - d. 1984 Moorestown, NJ). William served as an elder at Barrington for many years. see Scott family Their son-in-law, John McPherson Amadio (b. 1936 Ardmore, PA - d. 2022 Evesham Twp., NJ) was the primary correspondent for many years for the assembly, previously raised at the Bryn Mawr Gospel Hall in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. John's father was in fellowship at Bryn Mawr from his 23rd birthday in 1918 until his death in 1974. See Bryn Mawr Gospel Hall, PA. In 1940, John was residing in Barrington, and employed with the Philadelphia & Norfolk Steamship Co., and in 1950 was supervising a chemical company.

Fouquet family

WiS 1965-3: Barr., NJ: "Our dear brother George Fouquet was called home Dec. 12th. Saved during tent meetings near Camden on Sept. 1930, received into fellowship there and more recently in this Assembly. He leaves his widow, in fellowship here, an invalid, also one son and two daughters. He was a consistent Christian."

  • George Fouquet +1964
  • Mrs. Fouquet +1964-1965+

Hocking family

WiS 1959-9: Barrington, NJ: "Our beloved brother Samuel Hocking, Sr., went home to be with the Lord July 16th, after much weakness, aged 78. He was saved 63 years ago through hearing of Luther's verse, "the just shall live by faith". In assembly here since formation, and correspondent for years. The late bro. Pinney and he had Bible readings during their lunch hour in the Baldwin Locomotive Works years ago, we saw at least one in the funeral service saved at that time. His son Joseph labors in Peru. Pray for the widow and the three sons."

WiS 1964-8: Barr., NJ: "Our aged and esteemed sister Mrs. Mae Hocking went to be with the Lord June 14th. She was over 80 years of age. A native of New Jersey and saved over 60 years ago, with her late husband a worthy couple, they were in the founding of the assembly here, also had been in the old down town meeting in Philadelphia and in Camden. They were of the "old school" and their whole life revolved around the little meeting here, never missed a meeting save on account of extreme sickness. Kind, faithful, generous she will be much missed. Her record is on high."

  • Samuel Hocking, Sr. 1912-1959 (b. 1881 - d. 1959 Barrington, NJ). Saved about 1896.
  • Mae Hocking 1912-1964 (b. 1884 NJ - d. 1964 Barr., NJ). Saved before 1904.

McClintock family

T&T 1950-3: Longport, N.J.: "At the home for aged Christians, David McClintock departed to be with Christ on Jan. 27. For a number of years he gave all his time to the preaching of the Gospel, mostly in Ontario. Later he settled in the Barrington district. He loved the Lord, His people and His Word."

WiS 1939-10: Fallen Asleep: Barrington, NJ: "On Saturday, Sept. 2, while driving home from a children's meeting in the Barrington Hall, Mrs. David McClintock was suddenly ushered into eternity through an automobile accident. Her husband was unable to leave the hospital to attend her funeral on account of injuries he received as a result of the collision. In her 63rd year. She was connected with the Society of Friends (or Quakers) until saved at meetings held by the late Walter Beveridge in South Jersey 35 years ago. Continued steadfast in the things of God ever since. A large number of Quakers attended the services which were large. Bren. Beveridge and Young spoke at the services."

  • David McClintock
  • Mrs. +1939 (b. 1876 - d. 1939 Barrington, NJ). Saved about 1904.
    • possibly Mary J. McClintock (b. 1873 NJ)

Moon family

WiS 1938-3: Fallen Asleep: Barrington, NJ: "Mrs. Wm. Moon went to be with Christ on Jan. 15. For many years in Mascher St., Phila., Pa. assembly. A good Christian gone. Survived by 6 children, all saved. Bren. Watson and Young spoke at services."

  • William Moon, Sr. +1915-1923 (b. 1860 Londonderry, Ireland; emig. 1901; d. 1923 Camden Co., NJ). In 1901, WIlliam was employed in Ireland then in Philadelphia as a shipyard jointer. Their last residence in Ireland was at 7 Bandon St., Clifton, Antrim, Ireland.
  • Elizabeth Brizzel Moon +1915-1938 (b. 1858 Londonderry, Ireland - d. 1938 Haddon Heights, NJ), daughter of Margrett Brizzel-McQuade (b. 1822 Londonderry, Ire.). Formerly lived in Barrington. Memorial was at Barrington Gospel Hall.
    • Annie Jane Moon Davidson +1915-1920+ (b. 1879 N.I. - d. 1942 Gloucester, NJ). see Davidson family
    • Helen Moon Romeo +1915-1920+ (b. 1889 N.I.). Husband: Frank Romeo (b. 1895 Italy; emig. 1913; d. 1956 Westmont, NJ). In 1920, Helen was employed as a presser in a pen factory. In 1930, Frank operated a cigar shop in Haddonfield.
      • Joseph Milton Romeo (b. 1921 Haddonfield, NJ)
      • Eileen Elizabeth Romeo Davidson (b. 1926 Haddonfield, NJ - d. 2007). Husband (1948 @ First Baptist, Haddonfield, NJ): David Bissett Davidson (b. 1925 - d. 2014), son of William James Davidson (b. 1879 Bellaghy, Londonderry, N.I. - d. 1959 Gloucester, NJ) & Annie Jane Thompson Davidson (b. 1882 Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Scot. - d. 1938 Gloucester, NJ). William was a retired employee of the New York Shipbuilding Corp.
    • Margaret Moon Pruitt +1915-1920+ (b. 1896 Ireland). In 1920, Margaret was employed as a presser in a pen factory. Husband: Thomas William Pruitt (b. 1895 Snow Hill, MD).
    • Elizabeth Barber Moon Scott +1915+ (b. 1882 Ireland) of Haddon Heights. Husband: James Scott +1915+ (b. 1883 Ireland). see Scott family
    • Ellen Moon (b. 1890 Belfast, N.I.)
    • William Moon, Jr. +1915+ (b. 1892 Ireland) of Atlantic City. Founder of the Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ.
    • George Moon +1915-1920+ (b. 1894 Ireland) of Haddon Heights. In 1920, George was employed as an electrician in a shipyard.

Sands family

WiS 1933-12: Barrington, NJ: "On Oct. 24, Ebenezer Sands, after a brief illness went to be with Christ. Aged 69 years. Saved at an open air meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. In fellowship at Hope Hall, Glasgow and New Mills, Ayrshire, before coming to America. In Mascher St. (Philadelphia) and Barrington, N.J., for the past 25 years. One who loved the Lord and will be missed. Charles Keller and Robert Young spoke to a large company at the services."

  • Ebenezer Sands 1912?-1933 (b. 1864 High Church, Glasgow, Scot.; emig. 1905; d. 1933 Haddon Heights, Camden, NJ), son of Hugh Brown Sands (b. 1827 Glasgow, Scot.) & Flora McDonald Devine Sands (b. 1831 Glasgow, Scot.; m. 1850 @ Glasgow, Scot.). Wife: Sarah Thorn Cairns Sands (b. 1864 Glasgow, Scot.)

Hugh was employed in Glasgow in the textile industry as a "cloth-lapper" who transferred yarn between machines. In 1881, a 17-year-old Ebenezer was employed as a blacksmith's apprentice, but soon joined the same industry as his father, and continued as a cotton finisher for a textile company in Philadelphia. In 1901, while Ebenezer & Sarah were still residing in Glasgow, Hugh lived with them, as did a 1-month-old baby named Laurance Dunn. Their final Scottish residence was in Darvel, East Ayrshire which is nine miles east of Kilmarnock.

They emigrated on July 23, 1905 on the Caledonia, initially headed to the home of Ebenezer's brother Victor Sands in New York, and his brother-in-law's at 352 Indian Ave., Philadelphia. In 1908, they resided at 2733 Waterloo, and in 1912 at 112 E. Steiner in Philadelphia. In 1930, at 1414 Oak Street in Haddon Heights.

Scott family

WiS 1968-1: Longport, NJ: "...Also on Nov. 19, our dear sister Mrs. Scott (sister to the late William Moon) "went home" aged 82. Saved when 16 years old under preaching of Francis Logg of Belfast. In fellowship in Philadelphia and later Barrington. She leaves one son, also a brother and two sisters..."

  • James Scott +1915+ (b. 1883 Ireland)
  • Elizabeth Moon Scott +1915+ (b. 1882 Belfast, N.I. - d. 1967 Longport, NJ), daughter of William Moon, Sr. +1915-1938+ (b. 1860 Londonderry, Ireland; emig. 1901) & Elizabeth Brizzel Moon +1915-1938 (b. 1858 Londonderry, Ireland - d. 1938 Haddon Heights, NJ). see Moon family
    • William James Scott +1915-1984 (b. 1912 Phil., PA - d. 1984 Moorestown, NJ). Elder for many years. Wife: S. Naomi Eisele Scott 1915-2004 (b. 1915 Centre, Camden, NJ - d. 2004 Moorestown, Burlington, NJ), daughter of Gustav Adolph Eisele (1879-1967). see Eisele family

Stark family

WiS 1962-11: Pennsville, NJ: "Our dear sister Miss Sadie Stark went home to be with her Lord Sept. 20th. Saved for over 60 years and in fellowship in the Barrington, N.J. Assembly, a godly sister."

  • Miss Sadie Stark 1912?-1962 (d. 1962 Pennsville, NJ)

Sources

  • Ancestry.com
  • Words in Season:
    • 1930's: 1933-12; 1938-3; 1939-10
    • 1940's: 1942-7,9
    • 1950's: 1959-9
    • 1960's: 1962-11; 1963-12; 1964-8; 1965-3; 1967-11
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