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Harry's parents were John "Jack" Baylis (1867-1948) and Ellen, both born in England, emigrating in 1887, landing in Oakland in 1896, where he founded a lighting fixture company, later employing his children. In fact, Harry gave special "illuminated" Gospel lessons at various children's initiatives in Bob's childhood.
Jack was saved in 1888 while staying with Will Roberts at Montgomery's Hotel, which was, starting in 1887, the first open brethren assembly in San Francisco, started by evangelists Ross & Goodfellow. Montgomery is credited with introducing [[Henry Allan Ironside|Harry Ironside ]] to the Brethren, in 1896.
Jack's friend Will was involved in the founding of a Sunday School in 1902 where Harry attended as a teenager, which became Alameda Gospel Hall, now Chapel. Bob attended SS here in his childhood, alongside Gospel Auditorium.