Who's Who at Regina Meeting Room, SK

Regina Meeting Room, SK (TW-+eb residency) +1889-1914+; (TW-eb) +1917-current

Contents

Early Correspondents

• T.E. Nevision +1889+
• Mrs. John Kakes +1896+
• J.D. Keating +1914-1917+
• C. Coleman +1917+
• Samuel Denzin +1923+, +1944-1951+
• Fred Coleman +1923-1927+
• Mrs. Frank Denzin +1933+
• Mrs. F. McTaggart +1933+
• George W. Redhead +1944-1951+, +1966-1973+
• Lorne Peters +1944+
• Mrs. T. McTaggart +1944+
• Norman Clark +1949-1966+
• Arthur Denzin +1949-1951+
• Eric L. Clark +1962-1985+
• D.H. Meikle +1962+
• J. Arthur Clark +1973+
• David P. Clark +1985+
• Elmer C. Denzin +1985-2005+
• Robert Chute +1999-2016+
• Keith Clark +2005-2016+

Notable Early Families

Bird family

• Henry Bird +1994-1996+

• Mary Bird +1994-1996+

Brown family

In 1891, George Brown's father was Congregational, and his mother and siblings were Baptist. By 1921, George and his wife were registered as Methodist, and by 1931 as PB.

• George Arthur Redpath Brown +1931-1966? (b. 1889 Vespra, Simcoe North, ON - d. 1966 Craven, SK), son of Samuel E. Brown (b. 1851 Thurlby, Lincolnshire, Eng. - d. 1903 Craven, SK) & Mary Ann Crispin Brown (b. 1857 Thurlby, Eng. - d. 1913 Regina, SK). Mr. Gladding officiated George's memorial.
• 1st wife (1912 @ Regina, SK): Betsy Oakes Brown +1931-1964? (d. 1964), daughter of Walter Oakes (1844-1913 Cheshire, Eng.) & Jane Eagles Oakes (b. 1852 Wednesbury, Staffordshire, Eng. - d. 1910 Burton-upon-Trent, Staff., Eng.). 2nd wife: Ruth Brown.
  • Kenneth Brown - Phoenix, AZ
  • Gordon Lloyd Norman Brown +1931-1997 (b. ), son of George Brown & Betsy Brown. Barrie Clark officiated Gordon's memorial. Wife: Frances Brown +1982-*
  • Margerry Brown Peters. Husband: Lorne Peters.
  • Muriel Adeline Brown Wills (b. 1920 Regina, SK). Husband (1941 @ Craven, SK): Howard Edward Wills (b. 1918 Vanguard, SK - d. 2003 Sicamous, BC), son of Edward Peter Wills (b. 1876 Portland, ON - d. 1943 Vanguard, SK) & Martha Cordelia Trickey Wills (b. 1884 Athens, Leeds, ON; m. 1912 Smiths Falls, ON; d. 1968 Owen Sound, Grey, ON). In 1912, Edward was a stonemason, and in fellowship with the Rideau Ferry Meeting Room in Ontario, his wife Martha was raised Methodist and became PB. Their wedding was officiated by E.W. Mackay of Smiths Falls.

Carlson family

• Ethel Carlson +1988-1996+
  • Wendy Carlson +1988-1990+
  • Janice Carlson +1988-1990+
  • Joanne Carlson +1988-1990+
  • Bradley Carlson +1988-1990+

Chute family

• Robert Chute +1982-2022+
• Irma Chute +1982-*.
  • Glenna Chute +1984-1996+
  • Gwen Chute +1984-1990+

Clark family

James' memorial was officiated by C. Daniel "Dan" Andersen. +1911+ @ Doe Lake Meeting Room in the Parry Sound district. His grandfather, James Clark (b. 1837 England) was the correspondent for that meeting from +1878-1908+.

• James Arthur Clark +1921-1979 (b. 1894 Doe Lake, Parry Sound, ON - d. 1979 Regina, SK).

• Norman Clark +1949-1966+

• Osborne Clark +1982-1996+
• Ruth Clark +1982-*

• Douglas Clark +1982-1996+
• Judy Clark +1982-1996+
  • Anna Clark +1985-1996+
  • Katie Clark +1985-1996+
  • Paul Clark +1988-1996+
  • Danny Clark +1990-1996+
  • Philip Clark +1996+

• Ian Clark +1982-1996+
• Debby Clark +1982-1996+
  • Stephanie Clark +1988-1996+
  • Lisa Clark +1990-1996+
  • Erika Clark +1996+

• Eric L. Clark +1962-1996+
• Edith Clark +1982-1996+

• Harold Clark +1982-1996+
• Margaret Clark +1982-1994+
  • Darcie Clark +1982-1990+
  • Shaun Clark +1982-1990+
  • Leanne Clark +1982-1990+

• David Clark +1982-1996+
• Harriet Clark +1982-1996+
  • Benjamin Clark +1982-1996+
  • Timothy Clark +1982-1996+
  • Camille Clark +1996+

• Michelle Clark +1982-1994+, daughter of Neil & Margaret Brown Clark.

• Keith Clark +1982-2016+
• Vicky Clark +1982-1996+
  • Allison Clark +1985-1996+
  • Carmen Clark +1988-1996+

• Barrie Clark +1988-1990+

• Shannon Clark +1988-1990+

• Kathy Clark +1990+

• Eleanor Clark +1994-1996+

Coleman family

• C. Coleman +1917+

• Fred Coleman +1923-1927+

• Shelly Coleman +1982-1984

Denzin family

• Samuel Denzin +1923+, +1944-1951+

• Mrs. Frank Denzin +1933+

• Arthur Denzin +1949-1951+

• Elmer C. Denzin +1982-2005+
• Adele Denzin +1982-1996+

• Agnes Denzin +1994+

Elles family

• Jessica Elles +1996+, daughter of Barclay & Glenna

Engstrom family

• Raymond Engstrom +1982-1984
• Mary Engstrom +1982-1984

Fairburn family

• Grace Fairburn +1982-1988+

Goldring family

• Diane Goldring +1984+

Hiebert family

• Chester Hiebert +1990+
• Sandi Hiebert +1990+

Kakes family

@ Scarth St.

• Mrs. John Kakes +1896+

Keating family

• NOI:
  • 1915-7:
    • From Bro. J.D. Keating, Regina, Sask.: "Having sought and obtained the fellowship of the neighboring gatherings, we have commenced breaking bread at the above address. Meetings are as follows: Lord's Day, 11 a.m., breaking of bread; 3 p.m. C.M.; 7 p.m., R. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., R. and P."
    • "The prayerful interest of the saints is desired by our brother, J.D. Keating, Regina, Saskatchewan, in the huge spiritual wastes of the Northwest, where so few are gathered to the Lord's name. Our brother hopes that some of the Lord's servants may be led to labor in this region."
  • 1916-2:
    • "Both by word of mouth (on the occasion of a short visit to his home, a few months ago) and by letter, our brother, David Keating, at Regina, Sask., assures us how feels his solitude, and how earnestly he longs for some brother to sojourn there, and preach the gospel. Let us pray for this dear brother."

• James David Keating +1914-1917+ (b. 1884 Hoxton, London, Eng. - d. 1959 Vancouver, BC), son of John Keating (b. 1854 Plumstead, Kent, Eng. - d. 1924 Canterbury, Kent, Eng.) & Lydia Alice Archer Keating (b. 1859 Tottenham, Mid., London, Eng. - d. 1934 Vancouver, BC). In 1910, when he first immigrated to Canada, David was registered as CoE. In 1916, David was employed in Regina as an accountant for "Mavey Harris" (sic?). In 1921, he worked as the same for the railway office in Vancouver. In 1934, David & Lillian resided at ?956 W. 1st, Vancouver.
• Florence "Lillian" Mayes +1914-1917+ (b. 1876 Croydon, Surrey, Eng.), daughter of David Spence Mayes (b. 183"7 Thorpe Achurch, Northamptonshire, Eng. - d. 1913 Edmonton, Mid., Eng.) & Emily Avery Mayes (b. 1849 Old Kent Rd., Surrey, Eng. - d. 1920 Uxbridge, Mid., Eng.).
  • Eric James David Keating +1914-1917+ (b. 1911 Regina, SK - d. 2002 Vancouver, BC). Wife (1934 @ Vancouver, BC): Annie Alice Cox Keating (b. 1913 Wentworth, ON - d. 1972 Vancouver, BC), daughter of Edward George Cox (b. 1866 Rotherham, Yorkshire, Eng.) & Mary Ann Elms Cox (b. 1868 Dorking, Surrey, Eng. - d. 1968 Vancouver, BC). Eric & Annie's wedding was officiated by Rev. W.J. Thomson in the home of Annie's parents in Vancouver, at 2273 W. Third. Mary Ann was a daughter of Ephraim Elms (b. 1845 Shere, Surrey, Eng. - d. 1917 Dundas, Hamilton, ON), who in 1891 was in fellowship with the Hamilton Meeting Room, ON with his wife and six children. As per Ephraim's obit, his memorial took place at his late residence, 245 Robert St., and the graveside, both conducted by Alexander Fleck & J. Cook, "representing the brethren". Pallbearers were W.H., E.A., F.G. Elms, E.G. Cox, Samuel Garsides and J. Learmont". Mary Ann Cox immigrated to Canada in 1874, residing initially in Ontario before relocating with her husband to Vancouver in 1923, as per her obit. From 1941-1968, she lived with her daughter Mrs. J.C.W. Trevor. She "led a retiring life, her main interest was in people and quietly helping out those in need". The obit identified Mary Ann as a "member of the Plymouth Brethren". Besides Annie & Mrs. Trevor, Mary Ann had one other daughter, Mrs. J.T. Graham, of Vancouver. "Pastor" R.A. Wallace conducted the memorial service for her.
  • Winnifred Florence Eunice Keating Anstey +1914-1917+ (b. 1913 Regina, SK). Husband: Harry Anstey.

Light family

• Nelson Light +1982-1985+
• Ethel Light +1982-1996+
  • Alan Light +1982-1984

• Ralph Light +1982-1990+
• Glenda Light +1982-1990+
  • Jeremy Light +1982-1990+
  • Jennifer Light +1982-1990+
  • Jessica Light +1982-1990+
  • Joshua Light +1982-1990+

Loder family

• Roland Loder +1982-1994+
• Merle Loder +1982-1985+

MacKay family

• Catherine MacKay +1982-1990+

Marceau family

• Maurice Marceau +1982-1988+
• Barbara Marceau +1982-1988+
  • Cherryl Marceau +1982-1988+
  • Jason Marceau +1982-1988+

Matthies family

• Eleanor Matthies +1982-1985+
  • Shannon Matthies +1982-1985+
  • Barry Matthies +1982-1985+

• Lynda Matthies +1988-1996+

• Albert Matthies +1990+

McTaggart family

• Mrs. F. McTaggart +1933+
• Mrs. T. McTaggart +1944+

Meikle family

• D.H. Meikle +1962+

Molnar family

• Michelle Molnar +1990+

Nevision family

In 1862, the family immigrated to Canada, settling in Fenelon Falls, ON where they remained thru 1881, and the family was Canadian Methodist that latter year. +1886-1889+ @ Regina, SK. 1891 @ Moose Jaw, SK. Thomas and his children were "Christian", and Louisa was Baptist. 1899-1907+ @ Rosthern, SK. In 1911, the family (inc. five children) resided in Prince Albert, SK and were registered as Baptist, remaining there for the duration of Thomas' life. In 1905-1907+, Thomas was serving as the Mayor of Rosthern. See Saskatoon Star-Phoenix article, and also next page for a photo of Thomas. The article indicates that Thomas served for six years on the Rosthern school board, and "in the triple capacity of chairman, treasurer and inspector". He was one of two town councillors for two years.

It is also worth noting that in 1881, Thomas' parents and siblings were registered as "Bible Christian", residing in Uxbridge Twp., Durham, ON. His father, John, was employed then as a harness maker. Previously in 1871, the family was "Christian", while residing in Fenelon Falls, also interesting because in 1904, there was an open brethren assembly in that area of what is now Kawartha Lakes, Ontario.

• Thomas Edward Nevison +1889+ (b. 1847 Winston, Durham, England - d. 1928 Prince Albert, SK), son of John Nevison (b. 1821 Winston, Eng. - d. 1907 Durand, Shiawassee, MI) & Elizabeth Cawthorne Nevison (b. 1826 Biddick, Durham, Eng. - d. 1886 Petersburg, Monroe, MI).
• 1st wife: Esther Nevison (b. 1850 ON)
• 2nd wife: Louisa Weeks Nevison (b. 1865 Eng.)
  • Thomas Nevison (b. & d. 1870 Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes, ON)
  • Thomas Henry Nevison (b. 1873 FF, ON - d. 1898 SK)
  • Bertha Nevison (b. 1875 FF, ON)
  • William John Nevison (b. 1879 FF, ON - d. 1952 Oakland, CA). From +1930-1950+, William was employed as a salesman for the Oakland Tribune. Wife: Christine Marie Nevison (b. 1879 Sweden - d. 1964 Oakland, CA)
  • Alfred Nevison (b. 1881 FF, ON - d. 1929 Chicago, Cook, IL). Wife: Elizabeth L. Conners Nevison (1880-1943 Chicago, IL).
  • Lily May Nevison Hardy (b. 1890 SK - d. 1983 Westminster, BC). Husband: George Herbert Hardy.
    • Thomas George Edgar Hardy
  • George Henry Nevison (b. 1892 SK)
  • Robert Lincoln Nevison (b. 1893 SK)
  • Louise Nellie Nevison Bath (b. 1895 SK)
  • Norman Arthur Nevison (b. 1898 SK)
  • Charles Gordon Nevison (b. 1898 Regina, SK - d. 1954 Niagara Falls, NY). In 1937, Charles served as sergeant-at-arms for the Niagara Falls branch of the Canadian Corps Assoc. Wife (1921 @ Orillia, Simcoe, ON): Bernice Maud Hebener Nevison (b. 1899 Huntsville, ON), daughter of Hiram Hebener & Alice Houseman Hebener. In 1921, both Charles & Bernice were Presby. Charles was employed in Orillia as a fireman, and Bernice as a cook.
  • Florence Pearl Nevison (b. 1905 SK)

North family

• Fred North +1982-1990+
• Sharolyn North +1982-1990+
  • Christeena North +1982-1990+
  • Pamela North +1982-1990+
  • Timothy North +1982-1990+

Patterson family

• Tom Patterson +1982-1990+
• Pearl Patterson +1982-1994+

Peters family

• Lorne Peters +1944-1984+
• Marjorie Peters +1982-1994+

Ranson family

• Phyllis Ranson +1994-1996+

Redhead family

• George W. Redhead +1944-1951+, +1966-1973+

Ross family

• Marshal Ross +1988+
• Vanetta Ross +1988+
  • Jade Ross +1988+

Saul family

• Desmond Saul +1988+
• Brenda Saul +1988+
  • Dawolu Saul +1988+
  • Dominira Saul +1988+
  • Dionne Saul +1988+

Walker family

• Ernie Walker +1996+
• Shannon Walker +1996+
  • Alana Walker +1996+

Sources

• TW/Lowe LoG's 1889-1917
• Christian Newsletter #87
• Notes of Interest (NOI): 1915-7 (#10) & 1916-2 (#11)
• Ancestry.com