Bessie Viola Holt McLeod

Bessie Viola Holt McLeod (b. 1886 Matoaca, VA - d. 1976 Longport, NJ) was saved in the early days of Matoaca Gospel Hall, VA and was in fellowship there many years, according to T&T.

She married John McLeod, who emigrated in 1906 from County Derry, Ireland where he was born in 1884. He was introduced to the Brethren the same year he emigrated. John died in 1969 in Philadelphia, PA. He founded a tailoring business at 1507 Ranstead St., Philadelphia in 1913, retiring in 1951. He also served on the board of directors @ Gospel Hall Home, Longport, NJ;

They had three children:

• Norman McLeod
• Renwick McLeod
• Mrs. James J. Judge

Truth and Tidings 1976 November obit

• • T&T 1976 Nov: "Mrs. Bessie Holt McLeod of Gospel Hall Home, Longport, N.J., on June 21st. Our dear sister was in fellowship in Matoaca Assembly for many years. She was saved at an early age and lived a useful, godly and consistent life. She will be missed by the saints. There was a good attendance at the service in the funeral parlour, when a local brother preached the Word. Pray for those who mourn her passing; a sister and many relatives."

Sources

• Ancestry.com
• Truth & Tidings 1976
• John McLeod's news obit from Philadelphia