Who's Who at Friendship Gospel Chapel, PA

Friendship Gospel Chapel, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA (OB) +1922-1991

Correspondents

• James Wilson +1922-1927+
• Thomas J. Jamison +1927+
• Norman Gunn +1936-1956+
• John S. Martin +1958-1963
• John M. Duff 1964-1984
• T.A. Wishart 1985+

Notable Families

Abrams family

In 1923, Margaret Abrams' brother John McConnell (b. 1890 Munhall, PA - d. 1952 Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI) traveled to Surabaya, Indonesia as a salesman on behalf of U.S. Steel Products, previously as such in the Netherlands & India between 1920-1923. He was later a salesman for Bethlehem Steel, and in fellowship with Detroit Christ Methodist (active 1847-2010), founded as Beaubien Street Church which primarily spoke German in its early years.

In 1912, James Abrams & Margaret McConnell were married in the McConnell home on Main St., Butler. W.R. Craig, pastor of Butler First Presbyterian (1797-), officiated the wedding. Interesting to note that one of the two founding elders of that church (as organized in 1812) was Thomas Dodds, of possible ancestry to one of the same name who is a current (2025) correspondent of Bethel Bible Chapel of Bethel Park. Also worth noting there was a Rev. James McConnell in 1811 who was pastoring nearby.

• James Henry Abrams, Sr. ??? (1889-1966 Butler, Butler Co., PA), son of Charles Asa Abrams (b. 1858 Rimersburg, Clarion, PA - d. 1917 San Francisco, CA) & Jean Bell Blakely Abrams (b. 1861 Pgh., PA - d. 1959 Oakland Twp., Butler, PA). +1915+ @ 601 E. Pearl St., Butler. +1936-1951+ @ 524 E. Fulton, Butler. James was employed +1915-1942+ with Abrams & Dale, partnered with David Ernest Dale (b. 1862 Slippery Rock, Butler, PA - d. 1947 Butler, PA) in General Insurance and Real Estate @ Younkins Bldg., 244 S. Main, Butler (+1915-1917+) then 246 S. Main, Butler (+1936-1939+). In 1915, the latter address was occupied by the office of Edward E. Abrams, oil producer. That year, David Dale was partnered with Charles A. Abrams. David Dale was a former president of the Butler Chamber of Commerce, a deputy recorder of Butler Co., and elected to one term as register and recorder in 1890 when he started in the insurance business. After David's death, James continued the insurance business on his own in the same location.
• Margaret Weir McConnell Abrams ??? (b. 1891 Munhall, Allegheny, PA - d. 1978 Butler, PA), daughter of Nevin McConnell (b. 1858 Ballywater Townland, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland; emig. 1887; d. 1934 Butler, PA) & Margaret Maud Thomson Cameron McConnell (b. 1862 Daziel, North Lanarkshire, Scot. - d. 1947 Butler, PA). Nevin resided 1887-1923+ @ Butler and was naturalized in 1912. In 1881, he was employed as an iron puddler in Dalziel, Scotland.
  • James Henry Abrams, Jr. ??? (b. 1913 Butler, PA - d. 1994 Aliquippa, PA). 1936 @ 524 E. Fulton, Butler. ? @ 407 Baker Dr., Aliquippa, PA. 1958 @ St. Joseph, MO. Wife: Janet Moffatt Beveridge Abrams ??? (b. 1907 Westville, NS - d. 1988 Butler, PA), daughter of George G. Beveridge (1876-1947) & Jessie Moffatt Beveridge ??? (b. 1875 Scot. - d. 1958 Pgh., PA).
  • infant deaths: Charles Abrams (1918) & Nevin Cameron McConnell Abrams (1920), both in Butler.

Ackerly family

@ R.D.1., Harmony. Morton's father, Ellwood, studied in 1885 at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, and was a NY conference ME pastor 1888-1908 & 1912-1917, and an insurance and real estate agent 1908-1912 & 1918+. Cora was a member of St. James UMC in Kingston.

• Morton Ellwood Ackerly ??? (b. 1908 Easton, Clarion, PA - d. 1987 Hollidaysburg, Blair, PA), son of Ellwood Rufus Ackerly (1862-1924 Kingston, Ulster, NY) & Cora Heiler Ackerly (b. 1875 St. John, NB - d. 1964 Kingston, NY). Morton graduated Kingston High School, and worked in 1930 while in Kingston as a transmission clerk for AT&T, then attended Lafayette College (1931-1935) and Dallas Theological Seminary (1935-1938+) and they resided in Dallas 1938-1945+. In +1947-1951+, the family resided in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico where Morton was employed was a building estimator.
• Jean "Jeanie" Stewart Looney Ackerly ??? (b. 1909 Strawn, Palo Pinto, TX - d. 1993), daughter of Robert Newton Looney (b. 1884 Bosque Co., TX - d. 1957 Dallas, TX) & Isabella Allingham Looney (b. 1886 Scot. - d. 1931 Dallas, TX). Jeanie graduated from Wheaton College, and in 1938 was a student at Moody Bible Institute while her home address was in Dallas. Their wedding on June 25th, 1938 was held at Fitzhugh Gospel Hall (now Wheatland) in Dallas, officiated by Morton's classmate Edward Davis. Sydney Green, another classmate, was best man. After their wedding, they resided at Highland Park in Dallas while Morton finished his senior year at DTS, and worked as Superintendent of the West Dallas Community Center.
  • Cora Isabel Ackerly Roesti ??? (b. 1941 Dallas, TX - d. 2016 Farmville, Prince Edward, VA). Husband (1972): Dr. LeRoy Philip Roesti, Jr. (b. 1943 St. Cloud, Stearns, MN - d. 2023 Farmville, VA), son of LeRoy Philip Roesti, Sr. (b. 1912 Mound Prairie Twp., Houston, MN - d. 1991 Byron, Mower, MN) & Margaret Florence Kirn Roesti (b. 1917 St. Joseph, Berrien, MI - d. 1999 Whitewater, Walworth, WI). Dr. Roesti studied music at Luther College & North Central College, and a doctorate in piano from West Virginia University, as per an obit. He was a gifted choir director and accompanist on organ & piano in a variety of colleges and churches, retiring in 2016 from Farmville Presbyterian, and wrote many compositions for piano, orchestra and voice, including three published. Cora attended Moody Bible Institute, Indiana University of PA, and earned a Masters of Education in Reading from the University of PA in Philadelphia, as per her obit. Cora is credited as a reading teacher, a skilled seamstress and a gardener, celebrating Christ's love in each. Some of Cora's last words were, "There is so much to look forward to".
  • Robert Ellwood Ackerly ??? (b. 1942 Dallas, TX - d. 1999 Spokane, WA). Wife (1968): Margaret Fay Morris Ackerly (b. 1940 Ridgely, Lake, TN - d. 2020 Spokane Valley, Spokane, WA), daughter of Willie Morris & Dorothy Morris. Margaret was a founder of Christ Our Hope Bible Church and Christian Singles Fellowship, both in Spokane. She also taught 5th grade in Avon Lake, Ohio before the family relocated to Spokane when Robert took a job with Kaiser Aluminum.
  • Grace Ackerly Zenobia ??? (b. 1945 Dallas, TX). Husband: John Zenobia.
  • Jeanie Ackerly Bock ??? (b. 1947 Albuquerque, NM). Husband: Bob Bock.
  • Linda Sue Ackerly Lincoln ??? (b. 1951 Albuquerque, NM - d. 1998 Fairbanks, AK). Husband: Robert Lincoln, son of Robert Harvey Lincoln (b. 1929 Fall River, MA - d. 2017 CO) & Bertha Mae "Bea" Short Lincoln (b. 1931 Trinidad, CO - d. 2009 Longmont, Weld, CO). In 1950, Robert Sr. resided in Somerset, Bristol, MA and employed as a gunsmith. Robert Lincoln and the 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln share the same ancestor Robert Lincoln (1525-1556 Hingham, Norfolk, England), as per the Ancestry of Abraham Lincoln by Lea & Hutchinson, and Ancestry.com.

Adams family

@ 109-21st St., Munhall

• J.W. Adams ???

Belford family

@ 4549 Carroll St., Pgh.

• Mary Belford
  • Catherine Belford ???

Bell family

+1950+ @ 5820 Third St., Rosedale. In 1950, Andrew was employed in Pittsburgh as a bakery supervisor.

• Andrew Bell ??? (b. 1891 Ireland)
• Ethel Sara Mullen Bell ??? (b. 1895 South Greensburg, Westmoreland, PA), daughter of William Mullen (b. 1868 Ireland).

Beveridge family

@ 407 Baker Dr., Aliquippa

• Jessie Beveridge ???

Bohl family

@ Harmony

• Edward Albert Bohl ??? (b. 1901 Germany; emig. 1906; d. 1974), daughter of August Ferdinand Bohl (b. 1872 Ger.; emig. 1906; d. 1929 Philadelphia, PA) & Minna "Minnie" Sahm Bohl (b. 1872 Ger.). In 1950, Edward was a self-employed plumber.
• 1st wife (1927): Lily E. McConnell Bohl
• 2nd wife: Dorothy Violetta Stauffer Bohl ??? (b. 1899 Harmony, PA - d. 1980), daughter of Daniel Jacob Stauffer (b. 1854 PA - d. 1936 Harmony, Butler, PA) & 2nd wife Emma Hartman Stauffer (b. 1863 Forward Twp., Butler, PA - d. 1963 Harmony, PA). In 1950, Dorothy was self-employed as a perennial gardener.

Bristow family

• John Bristow (b. 1878 N.I.; emig. 1895;)
• Sara Elizabeth Smythe Bristow ??? (b. 1890 N.I.; emig. 1916; d. 1973). In 1950, she resided at 327 Stratford Ave. in Pgh., with her widowed sister Jane Bristow Dickson (b. 1875 Ireland) as well as with her son George at 210 S. St. Clair St.
  • George Farquhar Vance Bristow ??? (b. 1918 Butler, PA - d. 1981 Wytheville, VA) 1950 @ 210 S. St. Clair St., Pgh. In 1950, George was employed as a salesman for a orthopedic company, later self-employed as such. He died in a car accident, while residing in Fox Chapel, VA. John Bristow was employed in 1920 as a bricklayer in the steel industry. Wife: Alice Scale Seale Bristow ??? (b. 1919 Canada - d. 1968).

Brown family

• Mrs. Helen Brown ??? @ 2125 Columbia Ave., Pgh.

• Leland Clyde Brown, Sr. ??? (b. 1913 Penn Twp., Westmoreland, PA - d. 1999 New Port Richey, Pasco, FL) @ 1535 Simona Dr., Pgh. +1950+ @ 1538 Simona Dr., Pgh. In 1940, Leland was employed as a pasteurizer with Meadow Gold Dairy at 126 Denniston Ave., Pgh. Leland was a preacher and elder in this assembly, then pastored a UMC in Pgh., and Hacienda Village Worship Service of New Port Richey (where they relocated in 1973).
• Judith "Virginia" Jane Brown Montooth ??? (b. 1915 Pgh., PA; m. 1933 Brooke, WV; d. 1999 New Port Richey, FL), daughter of William Leroy Montooth (b. 1892 Pgh., PA) & Caroline Barrett Montooth (b. 1890 Pgh., PA). Virginia was self-employed in the advertising industry, an accountant for Roder Shalom Temple in Pgh., and an organist, pianist and choir leader at a UMC church in Pgh.
  • Nancy Lou Brown Swanston ??? (b. 1934 Pgh., PA). Husband: William D. Swanston (b. 1931 Pgh., PA - d. 1998 Palm Harbor, FL). Relocated from Stamford, CT to Palm Harbor in 1989. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and worked as a petroleum engineer and analyst for John S. Herold Inc., Greenwich, CT and for Texaco while residing in Texas. He was a member of the board of Park of the Palms, an assembly retirement home and conference center in Florida. He also served on the board of assembly-supported Yonkers Gospel Mission. Three daughters.
  • Leland Brown, Jr. ??? (b. 1939 Pgh., PA) Wife (1960 @ Pgh., PA): Rachel Siviter Brown, daughter of Chalmers Thomas Siviter. Dr. Theophilus Mills Taylor (1909-1989) officiated their wedding at Sixth United Presby of Pgh, a professor at Pgh-Xenia TS, and moderator of the Presby. general council 1958-1969, and exec. sec. 1962-1972. Leland studied at University of Pgh., Rachel at Otterbein University.
  • Carol Ann Brown Watson ??? (b. 1940 Pgh., PA). Husband (1961 @ Beulah Presby., Pgh., PA): Darryl David Watson (b. 1937 Pgh., PA - d. 2009 Bridgeport, Belmont, OH), son of Donald "Don" Dewey Watson (b. 1898 Washington, Greene, PA - d. 1976 Greensburg, PA) & Gladys A. Greene Watson (b. 1902 Eatonton, Putnam, GA - d. 1994 Pgh., PA). Wedding officiated by Dr. Dale Milligan.
  • Virginia Lee Brown Ferraro ??? (b. 1944 Pgh.)

Craig family

+1950+ @ 10 Schley Ave., Pgh.

• George Craig (b. 1883 Newmains, North Lanarkshire, Scot. - d. 1945 Pgh., PA)
• Jeanie Skillen Craig ??? (b. 1888 Scot. - d. 1964 Pgh., PA)
  • William Craig (b. 1911 Scot. - d. 1996 Evanston, Chicago metro, Cook, IL). Wife: Mary Christina Grubbs Craig (b. 1913 - d. 1986 Allegheny Co., PA), daughter of Walter Newton Grubbs (b. 1883 PA - d. 1920 Sewickley Heights, Allegheny, PA) & Emma S. Allman Grubbs (b. 1887 PA - d. 1920 Sewickley Heights, PA).
  • Thomas Skillen Craig (b. 1913 Scot. - d. 1995 Liberty, Alleg., PA). Wife: Marie L. Miller Craig (b. 1920 PA). In 1950, Thomas resided in Pgh., and was employed as a bus driver. Marie was a secretary for a car dealership.
  • George Craig, Jr. (b. 1916 Scot. - d. 1990 Aspinwall, Alleg., PA). Wife: Lucille Alice Burke Craig (1916-2006 Pgh., PA).
  • Sarah Howard Craig Staudenmaier (b. 1918 Scot. - d. 1994). Husband: Wilbert "Bill" J. Staudenmaier (d. 1970 Irwin, PA).
  • James Skillen Craig ??? (b. 1922 Scot. - d. 1995 Harris Co., TX). Wife: Regina Szmurlo Craig ??? (b. 1920 Burgettstown, Washington, PA - d. 2007 Harris Co., TX), daughter of Vincent William Szmurlo (b. 1879 Szmurly Bels, Poland) & Eleanor Karczmarski Szmurlo (b. 1886 Dzerskowice, Poland - d. 1965 Pgh., PA).
    • James Skillen Craig, Jr. (b. 1949 PA)

Crawford family

@ 132 Fairfax Rd., Rosemont. Robert was a full-time evangelist.

• Robert A. Crawford ???
• Ruth Crawford ???

Conway family

@ 4739 Lorigan St. Rear, Pgh.

• George Lyda Conway ??? (b. 1893 Montooth Twp., Alleg., PA - d. 1961 Aspinwall, Alleg., PA), son of William Raymond Conway (b. 1845 Moon Twp., Pgh., Alleg., PA - d. 1925 Pgh., PA) & Clara Wilhelmina Metcalfe Conway (b. 1876 St. Clair, Alleg., PA - d. 1932 Pgh., PA).
• Florence Alberta Neely Conway ??? (b. 1912 Youngstown, Mahoning, OH - d. 2003 Irwin, West., PA), daughter of Joseph Henry Neely (b. 1877 Lancaster, Butler, PA - d. Youngstown, OH) & Lillie May Staaf Neely (b. 1889 West Franklin, Armstrong, PA - d. 1979 Youngstown, OH).
  • Richard Alban Conway ??? (b. 1936 Pgh., PA)
  • Donald Earl Conway ??? (b. 1938 Pgh., PA - d. 2015 Munhall, Alleg., PA). Donald was a retired physicist for Bettis Atomic Power Plant. He was also a volunteer for Life's Key Ministry, founded in 1974 by John J. Bell, utilizing Emmaus Worldwide correspondence courses.
  • Dorrance Conway ???
  • Glenda Lee Conway ???

Clyde family

@ R.D.1., Branchton

• Miss Minnie Clyde ??? (b. 1879 N.I. - d. 1955)

Donnachie family

@ 270 Cascade Rd., Forest Hills

• James Donnachie ???
• Jamesina Donnachie ???
• Mary Bissett ???

Duff family

• Andrew Duff ??? @ 5425 Bayard St., Pgh.
• Eleanor Duff ???

• Elizabeth Duff ??? @ 5833 Aylesboro Ave., Pgh.

• John M. Duff +1964-1984+. @ 741 Revenue St., N. Homestead
• Jane Duff ???

• Mrs. Thomas Duff ??? @ 5005 Gertrude St.

Ednie family

• John Ednie ??? @ 3755 Sunset Dr., Munhall
  • Nancy Jean Ednie ???
  • Ellen F. Ednie ???
  • John Enie, Jr. ???

• Thomas Ednie, Sr. +1927-1950+ @ 601 19th Ave., Munhall. Thomas was among those who gave character witness in 1932 on behalf of John Sinclair Martin petitioning for U.S. citizenship, having known him since 1927, presuming in fellowship since then. He is also listed (along with the others here) in an undated address list evidenced to be from the early 1950's.
• Nellie Ednie ???

Edwards family

@ Greensburg Pike, Pgh.

• Jack Edwards ???

Elliott family

@ 700 Delafield Rd., Fox Chapel

• Lilias Elliott ???

Ervine family

@ 5220 Columbo St.

• Robert J. Ervine ???
• Mrs. Irvine ???
  • Betty Ervine ???
  • William Ervine ???

Ferris family

WiS 1958-12: Fallen Asleep: York, NY: "Our dear brother Joseph Ferris "went home" Oct. 23rd, in his 89th year. A faithful brother who knew the truth of God, formerly in Friendship Ave. Gospel Hall, Pittsburgh, then Frost Ave. Rochester, latterly here. Stedfast in the faith unto the end."

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 1958-10-24: Ferris: "Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1958, Joseph Ferris of Conesus, N.Y. and Rochester, N.Y. Survived by one son, Samuel J. of Stafford, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Mary) Kiehammer, Rochester, Mrs. Stanton (Sarah Jane) Beckwith, Conesus, and Mrs. Arville (Ruth) Millet, Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Martha Crooks, Australia; four grandchildren, several [nieces] and nephews..."

Joseph's residences:

• 1900 @ 3746 Wakefield St., Pittsburgh, PA. Employed by fireman mill.
• 1905 @ Pavillion, Genessee Co., NY
• 1910 @ Mount Morris, Livingston Co., NY.
• 1920-1925 @ Pavillion Rd., York, Livingston Co., NY
• 1940 @ 547 Flint St., Roch., NY

• Joseph Ferris 1887-1900+? (b. 1870 Londonderry, N.I.; emigrated 1887; d. 1958 Conesus, Livingston, Roch. metro, NY). Self-employed farmer.
• 1st wife: Elizabeth "Eliza" Anne Hamilton Ferris (b. 1871 Bellaghy, Londonderry, N.I. - d. 1921 NYC, NY)
  • Mary Ferris Klehammer (b. 1900 Pgh., PA - d. 1968 Brighton, Monroe, Roch. metro, NY). Husband (1924 @ Monroe Co., NY): Arthur J. Klehammer. In 1924, Arthur & Mary were both employed with the Rochester Telephone Co., Mary was an operator. Their wedding was officiated by Dr. Paul Stratton (b. 1876 Millville, Cumberland, NJ - d. 1942 Holley, Orleans, NY), pastor of Brighton Presby. and Westminster Presby., both in Rochester. Dr. Stratton died in 1942 of a heart attack while polishing his car, at the time (1935-1942) pastoring at First Presby. of Holley.
  • Samuel J. Ferris
  • Sarah Jane Ferris Ferris Beckwith. Husband: Stanton Beckwith.
  • Ruth Ferris Millet. Husband: Arville Millet.
• 2nd wife: Rose Ferris (b. 1874 N.I.)

Finlay family

@ 104 Woodland Rd., Pgh.

• Eleanor Finlay ???

Forrest family

@ 107 Pentland Ave., Pgh.

• John Alexander Forrest ???
• Elizabeth Forrest ???
  • John Forrest ???
  • Douglas Forrest ???
  • Bobby Forrest ???

Goodwin family

@ 336 Colfax St., Springdale

• Edward W. Goodwin ???
• Mrs. Goodwin ???

Gourley family

@ 513 Springdale Dr., Pgh.

• Ted Gourley ???
• Margie Gourley ???
  • Stephen Gourley ???

Grace family

@ 4443 Howley St., Pgh.

• Elmer Grace ???
• Mrs. Grace ???
  • Janet Grace ???
  • Diane Grace ???
  • Bobby Grace ???

Graham family

@ 4901 Sciota St.

• Annie J. Graham ???

Gray family

@ 310 Chalmyer Rd., Sewickley

• William B. Gray ???
• Mary B. Gray ???

Gunn family

+1936+ @ 324 Shields Ln., Shields; ? @ 3043 Delwood Ave.

• Norman Gunn +1936-1956+
• Janet Gunn ???
  • Margaret Gunn ???

Harvey family

Harvey's Book Store @ 4525 Liberty Ave. ???

• Mrs. Alex Harvey ??? @ 425 N. Millvale Ave.

• David Harvey ??? @ 1405 Barbara Dr., Rosedale, Verona
• Rena Harvey ???
  • David Harvey ???
  • Elizabeth Harvey ???
  • John Harvey ???

Haines family

+1920-1961+ @ 314 1/2 W. College St., Canonsburg, PA; Ernest & Alice were in fellowship prior to emigrating to the U.S. with Brook Street Chapel in Tottenham, London, England, They arrived in the U.S. on Oct. 26th, 1910, they settling initially in Cincinnati, Ohio where Ernest was employed with the E.V. Edwards Manufacturing Co. He was naturalized in 1917, and transferred to the Canonsburg Steel and Iron Works where he served as a secretary and assistant treasurer until retiring in 1945. He was remembered at Friendship for his regular pastoral visits to those in need of spiritual counsel. In 1920, the Haines family had a boarder at 314 W. College St., named G.H. Hildred (b. 1860 OH), who was foreman of the iron and steel mill where Ernest worked.

1918-10-10 The Daily Notes: Aug. 13, 1918: James Maxwell Elliott, et ux., et al, Washington, to Ernest G. Haines, Canonsburg, a lot fronting 50 feet on West College street, Canonsburg and extending back 255 feet; consideration $8,500."

1922-7-22 The Daily Notes: Notice of Application for Charter: Chas. W. Campbell, Solicitor: "Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Aug. 5th, 1922, by Ernest G. Haines, Clarence E. Ruppelt, Edward W. Edwards, Howard W. Edwards and Oliver S. Larkby under the Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act to provide for the Incorporation and Regulation of certain Corporations" approved April 29, 1874, and the supplements thereto, for the charter of an intended corporation, to be called Canonsburg Steel and Iron Works, the character and object whereof is the manufacture and selling steel, iron and other metals for commercial, business, building and trade uses and purposes, and to manufacture and sell machinery, appliances, tools, fixtures, building appliances, etc., of various forms and kinds of steel, iron, other metals, including alloyed metals, and wood, and combinations of two or more of them, and for these purposes to have, possess and enjoy all the rights, benefits and privileges of the said Act of Assembly and its supplements. Said application is for a renewal of the charter of the Canonsburg Steel and Iron Works."

1925-1-29 The Daily Notes: Application for Charter: Incorporators - Clarence Ruppelt & Ernest G. Haines: "Notice is hereby given that on January 31, 1925, application will be made to the governor for a charter for the Budke Stamping Company, who are seeking to incorporate under the laws of Pennsylvania. Said Company is formed for the purpose of the manufacture of iron or steel or both, the manufacture of stove pipes, drip pans, powder kegs, metallic lath and other articles of commerce of a similar character that may be manufactured from sheet metal and for that purpose to have the powers and privileges expressed and given under the 38th Section of the Corporation Act of 1874 and the supplements thereto. Said company proposes to locate at Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and proposes to incorporate under the general corporation laws of the State of Pennsylvania, act of 1874, act of May 3, 1909, together with such modifications of the same as have taken place since the passage of the original act." Initial proposal made on Dec. 24, 1924.

1927-10-20 The Daily Notes, Canonsburg, PA: Personals: "Mrs. Ernest Haines, Miss Josephine Gladden and Miss Evelyn Poole, of Canonsburg attended several sessions of the Moody Bible conference held this week in Pittsburgh."

1937-6-21 The Daily Notes: Present Board: "The following is the present directorate of the Canonsburg General hospital: James H. McBurney, president; Charles G. Schade, secretary; George D. McNutt, treasurer; Howard L. Cockins, Thomas S. Grier, Ernest G. Haines, John J. Foley, William J. Reese, Theodore A. Straub, Adolph L. Zeman, John A. McKee, Ernest T. McNary, James Valinote."

1956-3-29: The Daily Notes: Local Pedestrian Struck By Car: "A 42-year-old pedestrian who was hit by a car last night while crossing a street escaped with only his left leg being injured. Reportedly Richard Baird, 15 Arch St., was crossing Murdock St. when a car, driven by Ernest G. Haines, 84, 314 1/2 W. College St., knocked him down. Haines was coming up N. Jefferson and made a left hand turn onto Murdock when the accident occurred. Baird was advised to see his doctor for further examination."

• Ernest George Haines 1917-1961 (b. 1871 Holloway, Islington, London, Eng. - d. 1961 Canonsburg, PA), son of George Samuel Haines (b. 1852 Sawbridgeworth/Bramfield, Hertfordshire, Eng. - d. 1893) & Mary Elizabeth Watson Haines (b. 1847 Kingsland, London, Eng. - d. 1926 Willesden, Mid., Eng.). In 1881, George was employed as a butcher in Tottenham.
• Alice Elizabeth Bush Haines 1917-1954 (b. 1872 London, Eng.; m. 1901; d. 1954 Canonsburg, PA), daughter of George Bush. Memorial by George Bates, as well as Kenneth T. Romig of First Baptist of Canonsburg.
  • Avril Haines Leonard 1917-1926? (b. 1902 London, England - d. 1989 Milwaukee, WI). Avril joined First Baptist Church of Canonsburg by 1924, then [[Brown's Hill Bible Chapel, PA|Beechwood Bible Chapel in 1962-1965, then was among the founders of St. Clair Bible Chapel. Husband (1926 @ First Baptist, Canonsburg, PA): Lt. Col. John Reihner Leonard, son of Frank Leonard (b. 1867 East Brady / Brady's Bend, Clarion, PA - d. 1953 Wendel, Westmoreland, PA) & Rose Reihner Leonard (b. 1867 Pgh., PA - d. 1943 Washington, PA). See engagement party & wedding stories. Their wedding was officiated by William Jenkin John (1857-1942), a Welshman who pastored there (1915-1922) at First Baptist of Canonsburg, as well as Newberry Brown Cox (1900-1976), interim pastor (1924-1926) and later a missionary in Guatemala whose son David married Jack Wyrtzen's daughter Mary Ann in 1956. First Baptist was among the churches that also commended Harry Stam to missionary work. As per his obit, John was employed with the Continental Can Co., Standard Tin Plate Co., and as a purchasing agent for the Canonsburg Steel Co. In 1935, he founded the Universal Oil and Gas Co., distributing petroleum for the Pure Oil Co. of the Republic of the Congo, then Cities Service Oil Co. until 1945 as an area distributor for Atlantic Refining Co. He served during WWII in the U.S. Army as a bomb recon "instructor at major troop installations in the southern states". He also operated a surplus store, including the brokerage of military decommissioned vehicles. He was discharged from active duty in Jan. 1946, and from the reserve in 1954 with the rank of Lt. Col. John had two sisters: Mary Leonard Saint & Mrs. Everett Seal.
    • Mary Lou Leonard Engle (b. 1930 Canonsburg, PA - d. 2003 Abilene, Dickinson, KS. Husband: Kenneth Ercil Engle (1924-2009 Abilene, KS), son of Grant Ercil Engle (1899-1993 Abilene, KS) & Mabel Robson Engle (1900-1983 Abilene, KS). Mary Lou may have attended youth group at Friendship in her teenage years.
      • Doug Engle (b. 1976 Abilene, KS). Founding editor @ BrethrenPedia 2.0 & co-founder www.ebcalumni.net.
    • Virginia "Ginny" Leonard Michon-Moldenhauer
    • Betsy J. Leonard Armerding. Husband: Carl Edwin Armerding.
    • Paul E. Leonard
  • Mary Haines 1917-1922 (b. 1906 London, Eng. - d. 1922 Canonsburg, PA)
  • Freda Haines Bates 1917-1924+ (b. 1906 London, Eng. - d. 1996 Dayton, Webster, IA). Husband: George A. Bates. In 1954, George was pastoring Riverside Baptist (GARBC) of Decatur, Illinois.

Jamison family

1909 @ 226 Jasper. 1927 @ 4815 Liberty Ave. In 1927, he was the correspondent for this assembly.

• Thomas J. Jamison +1927+ (b. 1863 Pgh., PA - d. 1949 Rockford, IL). Thomas was a member of First Presby. of Homestead, and taught the largest men's Bible class in that church, he was also a 33rd degree Mason, and one of the organizers of the Masonic Hall Assn.
• Elisabeth "Lida" May Atwood Jamison (b. 1866 Pgh. PA; m. 1887 First Presby., Homestead, PA; d. 1945), daughter of Eli J. Atwood (b. 1821 Alverstoke, Hampshire, England - d. 1902 Homestead, Alleg., PA) & Emma Fisher Atwood (b. 1824 Oldbury, Worcester, Eng. - d. 1885 Homestead, PA).

Kline family

@ 721 Means Ave., Pgh.

• Elizabeth Kline ???

Lawrence family

• Edward Lawrence ??? @ 7312 Formosa Way, Pgh.
• Bertha R. Lawrence ???

• Jack Lawrence ??? @ 129 Marshall Dr., Pgh.
• Ruth Lawrence ???
  • Thomas Lawrence ???
  • Charles Lawrence ???

Martin family

• In 1923, John Martin emigrated to the U.S., after residing last at Bellshill, Scotland which is two miles from Motherwell, ten miles from Glasgow, and thirty-seven miles from Edinburgh; He declared intent for citizenship in 1927, and petitioned such in 1932, with character witnesses of Thomas Ednie +1927-1950+ & James Harris, steel inspectors. +1958-1963 @ 3767 Sunset Dr., Homestead Park. 1969-1977 @ St. Petersburg, FL.

• John Sinclair Martin +1927-1963+ (b. 1903 Newton, Edinburgh, Scot. - d. 1989 Bradford, FL). In 1941, John worked for Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp. in Munhall, residing at 56 Summerfield Dr.
• Charlotte "Lottie" J. McConnell Martin +1929?-1963+ (b. 1902 Annalong, Co. Down, N.I.; m. 1929 Wilkinsburg, PA; d. 1977 St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL).
  • Charlotte E. Martin Murison (b. 1930 Homestead, PA - d. 2018 South Fayette, PA). In 1950, Charlotte was employed in customer service for a telephone company. Husband: William J. Murison, Jr. ???, son of William Murison ??? & Margaret Murison ???. Also see Murison family.
    • Billy Murison ???
    • Charlotte Murrelle Murison Sarles ???. Husband (1977 @ Friendship GC, Pgh., PA): Thomas B. Sarles, son of Theodore Sarles of Riverside, CA.
  • Dr. John "Jack" Sinclair Martin Jr. ??? (b. 1934 Homestead, PA - d. 1999 Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH). As per his obit, Jack allegedly set world records in high school on the swimming team in the mile and 1500 meter events, and was the first alternate for the 1952 U.S. Olympic team. He was also on the swim team at the U.S. Naval Academy. From 1957-1959, he served as a navigator aboard the USS Fremont during the 1958 Lebanon crisis. He continued with the Navy until 1968 when he attended Case Western Reserve U, studying medicine and opened a dermatology practice in Shaker Heights, and also founded Physician Staffing, Inc., both in 1975, as well as serving as president of both Martin Medical Inc., and Hospital Telephone and Telcom, Inc., now defunct. He was a member of Parkside Church in Cleveland, pastored since 1983 by Alistair Begg, host of Truth for Life.

Michael family

+1950+ @ 3503 Meadowcroft Ave., Pgh.

• Alexander Michael ??? (b. 1878 N.I.; emig. 1904; d. 1955). In 1910, Alexander was employed as a conductor for a streetcar railway, in +1920-1930+ as a department store salesman, and 1950 as a shoe salesman. Language spoken in the 1930 census was Yiddish.
• Isabella "Bella" Barr Michael ??? (b. 1885 N.I. - d. 1969)
  • Isobel Michael Cooper (b. 1910 Pgh., PA - d. 1999). Husband (1948): Albert L. Cooper (b. 1904 near Birmingham, England - d. 1977), son of Albert Cooper (b. Birmingham, Eng.) & Mabel Eunice Yardley Cooper (b. Birmingham, Eng.). Albert Jr. was employed 1920-1971 as a night manager for the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, starting at the age of 16 and retiring at 67. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pgh.
  • Mary Michael (b. 1913 Pgh., PA)

Miller family

@ 3013 Laketon Rd., Pgh.

• Lee Miller ???
• Violet Miller ???

Montooth family

@ 178 Orchard Dr., Pgh.

• William L. Montooth ???
• Caroline B. Montooth ???

Muir family

@ 842 Meadow Dr., Homestead

• Nathaniel Muir ???
• Margaret Muir ???
  • George Muir ???
  • Donald Muir ???

Murison family

• William Murison ??? @ 5009 Rosecrest Dr., Pgh.
• Margaret Murison ???
  • Murelle Murison ???
  • Peggy Murison ???

• William J. Murison, Jr. ??? @ 824 Mifflin Ave., Pgh.
• Charlotte Murison ???
  • Billy Murison ???
  • Charlotte Murison ???

McClintock family

@ 3 Esther St., Pgh.

• Mrs. Robert McClintock ???

McCarey family

@ Grove St., Emsworth

• Robert McCarey ???
• Eleanor McCarey ???

McCullough family

@ 310 Avenue A, Pgh.

• Alexander McCullough ???
• Ruth McCullough ???
  • Margaret McCullough ???
  • Kennethy McCullough ???
  • Samuel McCullough ???

McCrimmon family

@ 1712 Maple St., Homestead

• Mrs. E.M. McCrimmon ???

Northcott family

@ c/o Rev. W.F. Ruschaupt, Jr. @ RD1, Box 135, McKees Rocks

• Mrs. C.B. Northcott ???

Null family

@ c/o Mrs. C.J. Plubell @ 297 Olive St., Indiana

• Marie E. Null ???

Passant family

@ 518 Atlantic Ave.

• Thomas L. Passant ???
• Hannah L. Passant ???
  • Elaine Passant ???
  • Tommy Passant ???

Ratajeski family

@ 4615 Friendship Ave., Pgh.

• Frank Ratajeski ???
• Hazel Ratajeski ???
  • Ruth Ratajeski ???
  • Grace Ratajeski ???
  • Roy Ratajeski ???
  • Jimmie Ratajeski ???

Redinger family

@ 7124 Apple St., E.E., Pgh.

• Margaret Redinger ???

Reid family

@ 7124 Apple St., E.E., Pgh.

• J.C. Reid ???

Robb family

@ 350 South Highland Ave., Pgh.

• Hannah Robb ???

Ruff family

@ 531 Guthrie St., Greensburg

• Ira D. Ruff ???
• Mrs. Ruff ???

Rupp family

@ 179 Orchard Dr., Pgh.

• Henry W. Rupp ???
• Gladys Rupp ???
  • Ruth Ann Rupp ???
  • Mary Jane Rupp ???

Seale family

• William Seale ??? @ 1429 Chislett St.
• Anna Seale ???

• William A. Seale ??? @ Gibsonia
• Jean Seale ???
  • Billy Seale ???

Seybold family

@ 3013 Laketon Rd., Pgh.

• Leslie Seybold ???

Sutter family

@ 425 N. Millvale Ave., Pgh.

• Mrs. David Sutter ???

Swanston family

@ 2127 Columbia Ave., Pgh.

• William D. Swanston ???

Taddio family

@ 227 Main Ave., West Aliquippa

• Mike Taddio ???

Thomas family

• Ethel I. Thomas ??? @ 109-21st St., Homestead

• Marie Thomas ??? @ 109 East 15th Ave., Homestead

• Mrs. Thompson Thomas ??? @ 614 East Pearl St., Butler

Thomson family

• Anna Thomson ??? @ 179 Pennwood Ave., Apt. A, Pgh.
  • Margaret Thomson ???
  • Anna Thomson ???

• Miss Christine Thomson (Thomas?) ??? @ 6910 Churchland St., Pgh.

Thomas family

@ 9101 Paul St., Pgh.

• Christine Thomas ???
  • David Thomas ???
  • Billy Thomas ???

Thompson family

@ 319 Barclay Ave., Forest Hills, Pgh.

• Thomas Thompson ???
• Violet Thompson ???
  • Craig Thompson ???
  • Arlene Thompson ???

Torrance family

@ 1651 Monongahela Ave., Swissvale

• John Torrance ???
• Margaret Torrance ???
  • Helen Torrance ???

Wilson family

• James Wilson +1922-1927+

Wishart family

@ 306 Commonwealth Ave., West Mifflin

• Templeton A. Wishart +1985+
• Violet Wishart ???
  • Carolyn Wishart ???
  • Calvin Wishart ???

Sources

• 1922-1991 AAB's
• Pittsburgh and Vicinity Assemblies Addresses, undated.
• Words in Season (WiS): 1958-12