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| − | From their [https://assemblycare.org/dl/workersdirectory/s/cbe5af/r/MJQySwzlQ.ixcfCmlBtvCQ ACM profile]: Carlos was used of the Lord to plant the first New Testament assembly in Luanda, Angola (c. 1967). Missionaries representing several assemblies commended Carlos and Margarida to the service of the Lord in Angola. Carlos and Margarida worked in the assembly of Luanda full-time until 1975 when they left with their 3 sons. In 1976, in the United States, with T. Ernest Wilson's recommendation, the Lord used Carlos to plant a new assembly in Pawtucket, Rhode Island for the Portuguese-speaking. | + | From their [https://assemblycare.org/dl/workersdirectory/s/cbe5af/r/MJQySwzlQ.ixcfCmlBtvCQ ACM profile]: Carlos was used of the Lord to plant the first New Testament assembly in Luanda, Angola (c. 1967). Missionaries representing several assemblies commended Carlos and Margarida to the service of the Lord in Angola. Carlos and Margarida worked in the assembly of Luanda full-time until 1975 when they left with their 3 sons. In 1976, in the United States, with T. Ernest Wilson's recommendation, the Lord used Carlos to plant a new assembly in Pawtucket, Rhode Island for the Portuguese-speaking. |
Carlos and Margarida were commended by assemblies in Warwick (RI), Groton (CT), [[Good News Chapel, MA|Attleboro]] (MA), Swansea (MA), and the old Pawtucket Gospel Hall. Since then, Carlos has served full-time among Portuguese-speaking assemblies in the Northeast. Carlos started and maintained a radio and television evangelistic ministry for many years. Desiring to be more efficient in testimony and ministry, Carlos acquired a number of degrees, including a theological doctorate. He is most gifted in teaching of the Word. | Carlos and Margarida were commended by assemblies in Warwick (RI), Groton (CT), [[Good News Chapel, MA|Attleboro]] (MA), Swansea (MA), and the old Pawtucket Gospel Hall. Since then, Carlos has served full-time among Portuguese-speaking assemblies in the Northeast. Carlos started and maintained a radio and television evangelistic ministry for many years. Desiring to be more efficient in testimony and ministry, Carlos acquired a number of degrees, including a theological doctorate. He is most gifted in teaching of the Word. | ||
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* Margarida Cerqueira '''1976-current''' | * Margarida Cerqueira '''1976-current''' | ||
| − | =Crawford family= | + | ==Crawford family== |
| − | @ 119 Hendrick St., Central Falls +1922-1927+; James lived in Central Falls +1900-1935+. | + | @ 119 Hendrick St., Central Falls +1922-1927+; James lived in Central Falls +1900-1935+. He worked +1900-1910+ as a cloth folder, and +1920-1930+ as a bleachery inspector. |
| − | * James Crawford '''+1922-1927+''' (b. 1863 [[Northern Ireland]], emig. 1885). | + | * James Crawford '''+1922-1927+''' (b. 1863 [[Northern Ireland]], emig. 1885). |
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| + | ==Moore family== | ||
| + | L&L 1944-2: John Moore, of the Pawtucket Assembly, departed to be with the Lord on Jan. 10 after a brief illness. Born 77 years ago in the North of Ireland. Born again 51 years ago [1893?] in Howood, Renfrewshire, Scotland. A true shepherd who had a natural care for the people of God and will be sorely missed. 2 Tim. 2:24 was well reflected in Bro. Moore's life and testimony both in the home assembly and work shop and to all who knew him, namely, "The servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle unto all, apt to teach, patient." May the Lord raise up more such as he. John Dickson and W.H. Hunter spoke seasonable words to a large company gathered in his home. His wife preceded him to the Homeland some years ago. Two daughters and four sons are left to mourn." | ||
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| + | * John Moore '''+1944''' (b. 1867 Derry, N.I.; emig. 1903; d. 1944 Lonsdale, R.I.) | ||
| + | * Elizabeth Elliott Moore (b. 1869 Lochwinnoch, Renfrew, Scot. - d. 1937 Lonsdale, R.I.) | ||
| + | ** Catherine Moore (b. 1889 Scot.) | ||
| + | ** James Moore (b. 1891 Howood, Scot.) | ||
| + | ** Sgt. David Moore (b. 1895 Scot. - d. 1992 Lincoln, R.I.). Wife: Marian "Lillian" Edith Wright Moore (b. 1903 Lonsdale, Providence, R.I. - d. 1983), daughter of James Crow Wright (b. 1882 Larkhall, Scot. - d. 1931 Lincoln, Providence, R.I.) & Jessie Howat Birchell Wright (b. 1883 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 1965 Pascoag, Providence, R.I.). David was a WWI Navy veteran (1917-1919) with Co. G of the 23rd Infantry, returning from service on the Virginian. In 1940, he was managing a grocery store in Lincoln. | ||
| + | *** Ruth Alberta Moore Bowser (b. 1927 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 2022 Winter Park, Orange, [[Florida|FL]]). Ruth was a member of [https://www.entertolive.org/ Gateway Church] of Winter Park. Husband: Paul Gordon Bowser (b. 1926 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 2008 Cocoa, FL), son of Dudley Robert Bowser (b. 1885 Dorchester, [[New Brunswick|NB]] - d. 1974 Lowell, MA) & Elizabeth "Lila" McKaig Bowser (b. 1884 Northbridge, MA - d. 1976 Lowell, MA). Paul served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years from 1944-1968, serving on a variety of submarines. | ||
| + | ** John Moore (b. 1901 Scot. - d. 1951). Wife: Jessie Angell Derry-Moore (b. 1896 Worcester, MA - d. 1951 Attleboro, MA), daughter of Benoni Arnold Angell (1858-1937) & Rose Belle Clark Angell (1864-1926). Jessie was a member of [https://www.parkplaceucc.com/ Park Place Congregational] of Pawtucket, her memorial was officiated by Carl Archibald Glover (1891-1958). | ||
| + | *** Pfc. Richmond Earl Derry (b. 1925 Providence, R.I. - d. 1944 France). Richmond was KIA on Oct. 29, 1944 with the infantry during WWII. | ||
| + | ** William Moore (b. 1904 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 1962 Pawtucket, R.I.). Wife (1927): Grace Wild Moore (b. 1902 Ashton, Providence, R.I. - d. 1970 Cumberland, Providence, R.I.), daughter of John Wild (1877-1951 R.I.) & Jane Ann Brooks Wild (b. 1876 Blackburn, Lancashire, [[England|Eng.]] - d. 1929 Cumberland, R.I.). | ||
| + | ** Agnes Davis Moore (1907-1982 Lincoln, R.I.) | ||
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| + | ==Sproul family== | ||
| + | L&L 1944-2: Matthew Sproul, of Pawtucket, R.I., age 57, after a prolonged illness, peacefully passed away on Dec. 30 to see the One he loved. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn. Up to the last he had words of cheer for all who came in contact with him; but, in the will of God, the living voice is silent, but words spoken will live on." | ||
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| + | * Matthew Sproul '''+1943''' (b. 1887 Paisley, Renfrewshire, [[Scotland|Scot.]] - d. 1943 Pawtucket, R.I.), son of John Sproul (b. 1845 Paisley, Scot.) & Mary McInnes Sproul (b. 1846 Paisley, Scot.). John was employed as a warehouseman for Johnstone Cotton Mill on Collier St., and later a dyer. | ||
| + | * Mary McBride Sproul '''+1943+''' (b. 1889 Scot. - d. 1949 Providence, R.I.), daughter of Samuel McBride (b. 1863 Co. Antrim, [[Northern Ireland|N.I.]] - d. 1939 Queens, [[New York#New York City|NYC]], NY) & Elizabeth Millar McBride (b. 1864 Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scot. - d. 1932). | ||
=Sources= | =Sources= | ||
* 1922 & 1927 AAB's | * 1922 & 1927 AAB's | ||
* Ancestry.com | * Ancestry.com | ||
| + | * Light & Liberty (L&L): 1944-2 | ||
Revision as of 07:37, 20 December 2024
- Christian Brethren of Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI (OB) +1890-2025+
- Central Falls Gospel Hall +1890-1916; Pawtucket Gospel Hall 1916-1981; Igreja Evangelica 1976-current
- English-speaking +1890-1981; Portuguese 1976-current.
Contents
Correspondents
- James Crawford +1922-1927+ (b. 1863 Northern Ireland)
- Carlos Cerqueira 1976-current
Notable Families
Cerqueira family
From their ACM profile: Carlos was used of the Lord to plant the first New Testament assembly in Luanda, Angola (c. 1967). Missionaries representing several assemblies commended Carlos and Margarida to the service of the Lord in Angola. Carlos and Margarida worked in the assembly of Luanda full-time until 1975 when they left with their 3 sons. In 1976, in the United States, with T. Ernest Wilson's recommendation, the Lord used Carlos to plant a new assembly in Pawtucket, Rhode Island for the Portuguese-speaking.
Carlos and Margarida were commended by assemblies in Warwick (RI), Groton (CT), Attleboro (MA), Swansea (MA), and the old Pawtucket Gospel Hall. Since then, Carlos has served full-time among Portuguese-speaking assemblies in the Northeast. Carlos started and maintained a radio and television evangelistic ministry for many years. Desiring to be more efficient in testimony and ministry, Carlos acquired a number of degrees, including a theological doctorate. He is most gifted in teaching of the Word.
- Carlos Cerqueira 1976-current
- Margarida Cerqueira 1976-current
Crawford family
@ 119 Hendrick St., Central Falls +1922-1927+; James lived in Central Falls +1900-1935+. He worked +1900-1910+ as a cloth folder, and +1920-1930+ as a bleachery inspector.
- James Crawford +1922-1927+ (b. 1863 Northern Ireland, emig. 1885).
Moore family
L&L 1944-2: John Moore, of the Pawtucket Assembly, departed to be with the Lord on Jan. 10 after a brief illness. Born 77 years ago in the North of Ireland. Born again 51 years ago [1893?] in Howood, Renfrewshire, Scotland. A true shepherd who had a natural care for the people of God and will be sorely missed. 2 Tim. 2:24 was well reflected in Bro. Moore's life and testimony both in the home assembly and work shop and to all who knew him, namely, "The servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle unto all, apt to teach, patient." May the Lord raise up more such as he. John Dickson and W.H. Hunter spoke seasonable words to a large company gathered in his home. His wife preceded him to the Homeland some years ago. Two daughters and four sons are left to mourn."
- John Moore +1944 (b. 1867 Derry, N.I.; emig. 1903; d. 1944 Lonsdale, R.I.)
- Elizabeth Elliott Moore (b. 1869 Lochwinnoch, Renfrew, Scot. - d. 1937 Lonsdale, R.I.)
- Catherine Moore (b. 1889 Scot.)
- James Moore (b. 1891 Howood, Scot.)
- Sgt. David Moore (b. 1895 Scot. - d. 1992 Lincoln, R.I.). Wife: Marian "Lillian" Edith Wright Moore (b. 1903 Lonsdale, Providence, R.I. - d. 1983), daughter of James Crow Wright (b. 1882 Larkhall, Scot. - d. 1931 Lincoln, Providence, R.I.) & Jessie Howat Birchell Wright (b. 1883 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 1965 Pascoag, Providence, R.I.). David was a WWI Navy veteran (1917-1919) with Co. G of the 23rd Infantry, returning from service on the Virginian. In 1940, he was managing a grocery store in Lincoln.
- Ruth Alberta Moore Bowser (b. 1927 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 2022 Winter Park, Orange, FL). Ruth was a member of Gateway Church of Winter Park. Husband: Paul Gordon Bowser (b. 1926 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 2008 Cocoa, FL), son of Dudley Robert Bowser (b. 1885 Dorchester, NB - d. 1974 Lowell, MA) & Elizabeth "Lila" McKaig Bowser (b. 1884 Northbridge, MA - d. 1976 Lowell, MA). Paul served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years from 1944-1968, serving on a variety of submarines.
- John Moore (b. 1901 Scot. - d. 1951). Wife: Jessie Angell Derry-Moore (b. 1896 Worcester, MA - d. 1951 Attleboro, MA), daughter of Benoni Arnold Angell (1858-1937) & Rose Belle Clark Angell (1864-1926). Jessie was a member of Park Place Congregational of Pawtucket, her memorial was officiated by Carl Archibald Glover (1891-1958).
- Pfc. Richmond Earl Derry (b. 1925 Providence, R.I. - d. 1944 France). Richmond was KIA on Oct. 29, 1944 with the infantry during WWII.
- William Moore (b. 1904 Lincoln, R.I. - d. 1962 Pawtucket, R.I.). Wife (1927): Grace Wild Moore (b. 1902 Ashton, Providence, R.I. - d. 1970 Cumberland, Providence, R.I.), daughter of John Wild (1877-1951 R.I.) & Jane Ann Brooks Wild (b. 1876 Blackburn, Lancashire, Eng. - d. 1929 Cumberland, R.I.).
- Agnes Davis Moore (1907-1982 Lincoln, R.I.)
Sproul family
L&L 1944-2: Matthew Sproul, of Pawtucket, R.I., age 57, after a prolonged illness, peacefully passed away on Dec. 30 to see the One he loved. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn. Up to the last he had words of cheer for all who came in contact with him; but, in the will of God, the living voice is silent, but words spoken will live on."
- Matthew Sproul +1943 (b. 1887 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scot. - d. 1943 Pawtucket, R.I.), son of John Sproul (b. 1845 Paisley, Scot.) & Mary McInnes Sproul (b. 1846 Paisley, Scot.). John was employed as a warehouseman for Johnstone Cotton Mill on Collier St., and later a dyer.
- Mary McBride Sproul +1943+ (b. 1889 Scot. - d. 1949 Providence, R.I.), daughter of Samuel McBride (b. 1863 Co. Antrim, N.I. - d. 1939 Queens, NYC, NY) & Elizabeth Millar McBride (b. 1864 Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scot. - d. 1932).
Sources
- 1922 & 1927 AAB's
- Ancestry.com
- Light & Liberty (L&L): 1944-2
