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 Robert "Unc" Henretty +1982-2008+ (b. 1936 Turtle Creek, Allegheny, PA - d. 2-6-2023 Heritage Valley, Beaver Co., PA), son of Harry Garland Henretty (b. 1893 Duffields, Jefferson, WV - d. 1962 Turtle Creek, PA) & Minerva Hulda Schrock Henretty (b. 1891 Rockwood, Somerset, PA; m. 1912; d. 1985 Smyrna, Kent, DE). Neil was employed for many years as a customer service manager with the branch of Westinghouse Electric now known as [1], according to a family tribute on FindAGrave. He was also actively involved with a website called the "Christian Messenger".
  • Gertrude "Trudy" B. Madden Henretty (b. 1938), daughter of Alexander Joseph Madden (b. 1909 Co. Antrim, N.I. - d. 1991 Baden, Beaver, PA) & Gertrude B. Huppman Madden (b. 1899 Braddock, PA - d. 1996 Sewickley, Allegheny, PA).
    • Neil Allen Henretty
    • Cheryl Ann Henretty

Hershey family

+1930-1950+ @ 503 Welty St., Greensburg.

  • Samuel Eyster Hershey ? (b. 1877 McKnightstown, Adams, PA - d. 1956 Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland, PA), son of Abraham Hershey (b. 1842 Cumberland Twp., Adams, PA - d. 1917 New Oxford, Adams, PA) & Hosannah "Hosie" Magdalena Eyster Hershey (b. 1850 Menallen Twp., Adams (now Fayette), PA - d. 1935 Mummasburg, Adams, PA. Samuel had a variety of occupations. In 1900, he resided with his parents in Highland, Adams, PA and was employed as a teacher. In 1910, he resided with his wife and eldest daughter at 534 Oakland Ave., Southwest Greensburg, and was employed as a clerk in a freight office. In 1920, residing at the same location, he was managing a valve works. By 1930, he resided at 503 Welty St., which is the address listed in the undated assembly address book, and he was employed as a bank teller throughout that time 1930-1950. Interesting to the editor to note that in 1935, Samuel's brother J. Willard Hershey resided in McPherson, KS.
  • Louise Ellen Bowden Hershey (b. 1880 Audley, Staffordshire, England - d. 1945 Greensburg, PA), daughter of Charles Absalom Bowden (b. 1846 Broadclist, Devon, Eng. - d. 1923 Trauger, Westmoreland, PA) & Frances Amelia Lowton Bowden (b. 1840 Heavitree, Devon, Eng. - d. 1933 Harwood, Westmoreland, PA). In 1881, Charles Bowden was employed as an locomotive engineer.
    • Sarah Louise Hershey (b. 1909 Greensburg, PA - d. 1984 Asheville, NC). Sarah graduated from Pittsburgh Musical Institute which is notable for being an early school that trained many African-American jazz legends. Also see an article on the school from the Pittsburgh Jazz Network. Sarah was a piano instructor in Pgh., +1930-1940+, then by 1950 as an executive secretary for Robertshaw Controls Co. which produces thermostats, retiring in 1975 to Hendersonville, NC where she was in fellowship with the First Presby.
    • Charles Raymond Hershey (b. 1910 Greensburg, PA - d. 1971 Michigan City, LaPorte, IN). Wife: Viola Kathryn Bowman Hershey (b. 1908 Swissvale, Allegheny, PA - d. 1976 Michigan City, IN), daughter of Elmer Grant Bowman (b. 1873 Summit Twp., Somerset, PA - d. 1937 Greensburg, PA) & Anna Galentine Bowman (b. 1878 Middlecreek Twp., Somerset, PA - d. 1958 Chicago, Cook, IL).
    • Samuel Donald Hershey (b. 1914 Greensburg, PA - d. 2005 Hendersonville, NC). In 1940, he worked for Youngstown Lamp Works. Wife: Faithe A. Ketterman Hershey (b. 1912 Buckeye Twp., Dickinson Co., KS - d. 2005 Hendersonville, NC), daughter of Samuel Monroe Ketterman (b. 1880 PA) & Jessie Belle Frey Ketterman (1882-1966 Abilene, Dickinson, KS). In +1930-1940+, Samuel & Jessie resided at 204 N.E. 7th St. in Abilene.

Hite family

+1930-1964+ @ 1520 Grandview Ave., North Braddock.

  • Ivon Louis Hite +1936+ (b. 1891 Ebensburg, Cambria, PA - d. 1964 Pgh., PA), son of William Lewis Hite (b. 1857/1859 Ligonier, Westmoreland, PA - d. 1932 Belsano, Cambria, PA) & Samantha Emmeline Lamoreaux Hite (b. 1858 Muhlenberg, Plymouth Twp., Cambria, PA - d. 1905 Belsano, Cambria, PA). In 1942, Ivon was employed in Wilmerding as a machinist for Westinghouse Airbrake, and as early as 1920.
  • Ella Agnes Heverly Hite +1936+ (b. 1898 North Versailles Twp., Allegheny, PA), daughter of Abram Joseph Heverly (b. 1868 Utahville, Clearfield, PA - d. 1945 North Braddock, PA) & Catherine "Katie" Theresa McMullen Heverly (b. 1872 White Ash, Allegheny, PA - d. 1928 North Braddock, PA).
    • Charles Abram Hite +1936+ (b. 1919 North Braddock, PA - d. 1977 Pgh., PA). Wife: Melrose E. Mauck Hite (b. 1918 North Braddock, PA - d. 2012 Wilkins Twp., Pgh., PA). Charles was employed 1937-1952 as a platen press operator at Westinghouse. Melrose was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran of Forest Hills, and a retired employee of JC Penney of Monroeville.
    • Laverne G. Hite +1936 (1925-1936 North Braddock, PA) died of septic meningitis (blood poisoning) after a sliver of Christmas hard candy lacerated his upper lip. He was a student at the Brinton Public School, and a choir boy at the Gospel Hall, as per his obit.

McCullough family

1930-1950+ @ 1630 Mobile Ave., Turtle Creek.

  • John McCullough ? (b. 1900 Glasgow, Scot.; emig. 1910). From +1920-1950+, John was employed for Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh, including as an inspector and a shipper.
  • Genetta Odelia Brady McCullough ? (b. 1901 PA). In 1920, Genetta was employed as a clerk in a department store.
    • Doris May McCullough Rager-Porzucek (b. 1929 East Pittsburgh, PA - d. 2003 Irwin, Westmoreland, PA). 1st husband (1947-2010): Robert J. Rager (b. 1926 Spangler, PA - d. 2010 North Haledon, NJ). Robert served in the U.S. Navy during WWII & the Korean War. He was branch manager of the New Jersey Bank of Haledon, and a purchasing agent with Total Office in Hawthorne. He was also a member of St. Paul's RC in Prospect Park.
    • Paul Crawford McCullough (b. 1933 T.C., PA - d. 2018 North Huntingdon, PA). Paul was a project planner for Westinghouse, and a veteran of the Army Reserve for 41 years. Wife: Marcella Marion Bayer McCullough.
    • Anne Elizabeth McCullough (b. 1938 T.C., PA)

Michael family

+1920-1946+ @ 526 Franklin St., East Pittsburgh.

  • Archibald "Archie" Michael (b. 1869 Kilrea, Derry, N.I.; emig. 1893; d. 1931 Allegheny Co., PA), son of William Michael & Mary Paul Michael. In 1914, Archie was employed as a machinist.
  • Jane O'Neil Michael ? (b. 1871 Broughshane, Co. Antrim, N.I.; emig. 1904; d. 1971 Cupertino, Santa Clara, CA), daughter of William O'Neil (b. 1841 Co. Antrim, N.I. - d. 1914 Ballymena, Co. Antrim, N.I.) & Sarah Ritchie O'Neil (b. 1841 Co. Antrim, N.I. - d. 1923).
    • Anna Marie Michael Henstock +1989? (b. 1912 East Pgh., PA - d. 1998 Summit Point, NJ). Husband: William Henstock. Anna moved to Longport Gospel Hall Home in New Jersey in 1989.
    • William J. Michael (b. 1914 Pgh., PA - d. 1941 Wilkinsburg, PA). William died in a one-vehicle accident at the age of 26.
    • Archie Michael (b. 1916 - d. 1987 Cupertino, Santa Clara, CA). In 1946, Archie was employed as a drill press operator. Wife: Marcella Styk Michael (b. 1918), daughter of Joseph F. Styk & Frances Kryzosiak Styk.

O'Neil family

  • Lieut. William Campbell O'Neil +1941-1976+ (b. 1909 McKeesport, Allegheny, PA - d. 1992 Pgh., PA), son of Joseph Denny O'Neil, Sr. (b. 1866 Elizabeth, Allegheny, PA - d. 1925 St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL) & Lillian "Lulu" Campbell O'Neil (1869-1956 McKeesport, PA). William studied at Lawrenceville School (NJ), Princeton & Harvard and was employed as an attorney, including as a senior partner in Thorp, Reed & Armstrong, which in 2013 was the eighth largest law firm in Pittsburgh, now a subsidiary of Detroit-based Clark Hill, the 159th highest grossing law firm in the world, and #78 in the U.S., as per Law.com. William attained the rank of lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WWII. As per his obit, he was a trustee emeritus of Shadyside Hospital, and a director of the Pittsburgh & Ohio Valley Railroad. +1941-1976 @ 826 Punta Gorda, East McKeesport. William was a correspondent +1941-1976+ at EPGH, then a trustee, elder and deacon of Shadyside Presbyterian.
  • Eleanor "Polly" Howe Jordan O'Neil +1941-1976+ (b. 1914 Boston, Suffolk, MA - d. 1998 Hockessin, New Castle, DE), daughter of Sydney Victor Jordan (b. 1884 Canada; emig. 1904; d. 1948 Fairport, Monroe, NY) & Ruth F./T. Elliot Jordan (b. 1884 Boston, MA - d. 1976 Beford, Mid., MA). Ruth was a daughter of George T. Elliot (b. 1852 Franklin, Merrimack, NH - d. 1907 Salisbury, NH), employed in 1880 in Quincy as a "public singer" (sic?), then in 1900 as a prospector. Sydney Jordan's memorial was officiated by Dr. Robert Burrell Marr (b. 1918 Cambridge, Mid., MA - d. 2013 Norfolk, VA), employed in 1940 at Mount Hermon School founded by Dwight Lyman Moody. Dr. Marr was later a notable UCoC pastor.
    • Barbara O'Neil Roeder (b. 1941 Pgh., PA - d. 1993)
    • Joan O'Neil Dugale

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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