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===1893: Pomona, CA===
* Miss '''Ella G. Clothier''' (1847-1943) born near Somerset, England on April 2, 1847. Saved at 12 years of age and lived a very consistent Christian life. Introduced to the assemblies thru tent meetings in 1893 in Pomona, CA, taught by McClure, Fraser and ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM''', which followed by failing health with no close relatives or means of support except trust in the Lord. Herb Harris taught and Lycurgus Holditch gave testimony at the funeral.
===1896: Petersburg, VA===
* '''Sam McEwen''' (1877-1944) in an obituary in Light and Liberty indicated that after much of his family was saved in tent meetings in Petersburg, Virginia in the early 1890's by William Beverege and Alex Lamb, followed by Benjamin Bradford and James Hamilton, Monypenny '''JM''' visited around 1896 and provided some of Sam's earliest discipleship.
===1898?: Walhalla, ND===
* On Sept. 16, 1963, Mrs. '''Jessie D. Styles''' of Lynden, WA was called home for "Immanuel's Land" of which she loved so much to sing. When 16 years of age, around 1896, she accepted her Savior near Walhalla, North Dakota, and was spiritually enriched with the ministry of such pioneer stalwarts as Donald Ross, Donald Munro, William J. McClure, ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' and others who visited the assembly there. Later on with her husband and family she moved to a farm on the Canadian prairies of Asquith, SK, and bore witness for the Lord Jesus Christ. Many gathered in their home to hear the Gospel. Pre-deceased by her husband, Charles, since moving to the northwest in 1921 she lived to see (in answer to her prayers) all 12 of her children saved. She was associated with assemblies all her life, latterly at Abbotsford, BC, Lynden and Bellingham, WA. The numbers who attended her funeral services bore witness to the esteem in which she was held. Stephen Hoy and John Hunt shared the services. Truly the "memory of the just is blessed".
===1898: Beaulieu, ND===
* On Dec. 23, 1942, Mr. '''William H. Brown''' departed to be with Christ, in his 66th year. Saved in Beaulieu, North Dakota in 1898 during meetings being held by A.J. Goff and ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM'''. A prince and a great one has been taken from the ranks of the people of God. He was a beloved brother and a faithful minister of the Word. Connected with the assembly at Langley Prairie, British Columbia, Canada from its commencement in 1913, his great concern was the welfare of the saints and the furtherance of the Gospel. The high esteem in which our brother was held by saved and unsaved was shown by the large company which gathered in the Gospel Hall at Langley Prairie which were conducted by John E. Rae and Hector Alves.
===1902: Hamilton, ON===
* '''Mrs. Alexander Payson''' was called home at the age of 65 on December 16, 1948, having been saved 49 years before through the ministry of brother Monypenny brother '''JM''' and the late Dr. Martin. She enjoyed the fellowship of the Lord's people in McNab Street Gospel Hall. Bro. Robert McCrory had the privilege of ministering the Word at her funeral service.
===1904: Lurgan, N.I.===
* Our dear sister, '''Mrs. Annie Allen''', wife of Mr. E. Allen, Evangelist, was called home suddenly on December 11, 1966. Saved in 1904 through the labors of the late '''JM''' and spent her entire Christian life in the Lurgan assembly. A humble minded, God-fearing woman who served the Lord and His own for more than 60 years. Her home was a home away from home for many of the Lord's servants and His people. Her hospitality was unstinted.
* '''Mrs. Ferris''' called home on April 3, 1981, aged 92, at the Eventide Home. Born around 1889, saved at 14 years of age when ‘‘‘JM’’’ when '''JM '''was conducting meetings in Lurgan. All her long life associated with assembly and deeply interested in Divine things. A good testimony to all around, who esteemed her a Christian lady.
===1905: Toronto, ON===
* Our brother, '''William Hamilton''', who for many years was a "pillar" in the Highfield Road assembly, was called home on January 21, 1955, at the age of 74. Though a quiet brother he will be greatly missed in the assembly. The esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the fact that 650 visited the funeral parlor, and the firm where he worked closed down for half a day to enable fellow workmen to attend the funeral. Bro. Hamilton was saved fifty years ago in the Broadview Avenue hall during meetings held by Mr. '''JM''', and since that time, has gone on well, saw his family all saved, and has ended well. At the funeral, the building was packed, with people standing to the door. F.G. Watson and A.W. Joyce preached the Word to saved and unsaved.
===1907: Armagh, N.I.===
===1908: Tassagh, N.I.===
* Mrs. '''Mary Jane Coote''', aged 92 years, passed peacefully into the Lord's presence on May 26, 1974 from the Faith House, a Gospel Hall retirement home in Belfast. She was saved in 1908 under the preaching of the late ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM'''. She was in fellowship at Tassagh until she was married, then for thirty years in the Stonewall assembly, then in the Keady assembly before entering the "Faith House". She bore a consistent testimony, and had a good knowledge of the word of God, and maintained mental alertness and ability to discuss spiritual things til the end.
===1908-1910: Banbridge, N.I.===
* '''William Barr''', formerly of Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan, died on August 27, 1987 in Florida, age 94. He was born in Banbridge, Northern Ireland and was saved on January 8, 1908 under the preaching of '''JM'''. In 1922, he immigrated to Canada and later moved to Michigan. He and his wife Beth were in happy fellowship for many years in Chicago Blvd Gospel Hall and continued in the fellowship when the assembly moved to Stark Road in Livonia. His wife predeceased him in 1966. Due to age and declining health, our brother moved to Florida to be near his oldest son William.
* '''Moses Barr''' was called home on April 22, 1980, in his 89th year. Saved as a boy of 16 around 1908under the preaching of '''JM''', and received into the Banbridge assembly. Moses was later in fellowship at Cregah Street, Knockbracken and Kingbridge, Belfast, and for the last several years at the Central Hall assembly in Bangor. A true shepherd, guide, leader and overseer whose timely ministry and wise counsel was appreciated. A wife survived.
* Miss '''E. Cupples''', Banbridge, died on January 23, 1973, in the hospital, at the age of 82. She was saved in early life when ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' had Gospel meetings in Banbridge, in happy fellowship ever since. A good, quiet, consistent woman who feared God and loved His ways. Was very practical in her interest in the work of the Lord at home and abroad. Leaves a brother who is almost 90, who has been for many years a pillar in the assembly.
* Mrs. '''Margaret Dale''', Banbridge, died on Nov. 14, 1978 at the age of 85. God saved her 67 years prior when the late ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' was preaching the gospel in the district. Soon afterwards she was received into the Banbridge assembly where she remained until called home. She was an example of simple trust in the Lord, pleasant to have known and to remember.
===1910: Belfast, N.I.===
* Miss '''Rebecca Rainey''' was called home on Jan. 16th, 1961. She was saved in Belfast under the preaching of the late John Monypenny '''JM''' at Apsley Street Hall, and for over 50 years was in happy fellowship, first in the Matchet Street assembly, and, since 1913 until her death, in Bridgeport, CT. Our sister was given to hospitality, it was said that she "entertained the Lord's own, though never in the best of health. She was also "of deep spirituality, kindly disposition, and good judgment". She "bore a bright testimony for her Lord", and "loved by all who knew her". "She was a servant of the Church and a succourer of many". Greatly missed, especially by her brother Sam, who in 1961 was correspondent of the assembly in Bridgeport, and her three sisters, also in that assembly. A large number attended the funeral which was taken by William Agnew and Robert McClurkin.
===1920: Toronto, ON===
* '''Lorne E. McBain''' (1900-1977) was born near Galt, Ontario, his grandparents were Presbyterian and saved in the 1870's thru evangelists. His father was saved near 1900, but his mother was Roman Catholic and forbade Lorne and his brother from attending Sunday School or Gospel meetings, although seeds of the gospel were still planted thru his father and grandparents, particularly thru his mother's death. While working as an auditor in Toronto, he was invited to Massey Hall for the Easter conference of 1920, and sitting in the balcony he realized, "These people are going to Heaven, and I am going to Hell." That afternoon Lorne's uncle introduced him to Mr. '''JM''' who spoke to him kindly. While John 5:24 was being quoted, the young man grasped the truth that Christ had died for his sins and trusted the Lord Jesus as his Savior.
The next Lord's day found him Lorne in the back seat at Huntsville Gospel Hall, and soon baptized and accepted into fellowship at Central Hall in Toronto. Four years later, this assembly commended him to the Lord's work laboring various places including the West Indies where in 1926, he married Kathleen Hooper, who had commended by the same assembly in Toronto. He is noted to have been a "forceful Gospel preacher and a true winner of souls". Elaboration will be forthcoming in a separate article. Br. Oswald MacLeod and Herbert Dobson took the funeral.
===1921: Lurgan, N.I.===
* '''William Allen''' of Carrickfergus, N. Ireland, on Aug. 13, age 74. Our brother was saved in Lurgan during a long series of meetings by the late John Moneypenny '''JM''' in March, 1921. He was received into the Bleary assembly soon after. In 1951, he went to live in the Whitehead district and was in happy fellowship with the Carrickfergus assembly. In both assemblies he was a real blessing and his ability to teach and counsel was highly appreciated. Few men could handle the Word in local Bible readings as he could. His son, Jim, has been in Malaysia for some years. Many heard the gospel and words of comfort from J. Wells and J.G. Hutchinson at the funeral.
* '''William Gracey''' of Lurgan, N. Ireland, was promoted to glory on Dec. 4, 1980, at the age of 78. Our dear brother was saved in April 1921 through the preaching of the late '''JM''' and the late James Geddis. Shortly afterward he was received into the Lurgan assembly where he remained in happy fellowship until his home call. Throughout his long years in the assembly he was ever seeking its welfare and upholding the truth. He had a deep understanding of the Scriptures and his advice was sought by many in their difficulties. His home was extensively used in showing hospitality. Being the oldest brother and the longest in the assembly he will be greatly missed by all. The funeral services were shared by J. Lennox and A. McShane.
===1922: Dungannon, N.I.===
* '''William R. Doran''' of Windsor, Ontario, died on January 15, 1982. He was born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland in 1901 and saved there over sixty years before his death, under the preaching of ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM'''. William emigrated to Canada in 1939 and was for a number of years in the Windsor assembly. Then he moved to Milton where he spent twelve years before moving back to Windsor in 1977. He loved the assembly and the Lord's people, and his presence was forecasted to be greatly missed. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Margaret Condy of Dungannon. The funeral service was taken by R. Wylie and J. Beattie.
===1926: Saginaw, MI===
===1932: Armagh, N.I.===
* Nigel W. Johnston (1921?-1990) of Bangor, Northern Ireland, died on August 29, 1990. Our dear brother was saved as a boy of eleven at meetings by J. Moneypenny '''JM''' in 1932. Showing by his life and development the reality of his profession, he was received into fellowship at Armagh, where he manifested a keen interest in the assembly and the gospel. Moving to Bangor in 1949, he quickly gained the confidence of the saints and was a brother greatly beloved and a true shepherd in the Ebenezer assembly. A very large funeral drawn from the business world and assemblies reflected the esteem in which our brother was held.
===1936: Lurgan, N.I.===
* '''George Marshall''' of Lurgan, Northern Ireland, died on December 13, 1987, at the age of 67. Our dear brother was saved 51 years prior at meetings held by the late '''JM'''. Soon after conversion he was received into fellowship in Lurgan where he earned the respect and confidence of his brethren. He was a Sunday School teacher, wise overseer, and acceptable gospel preacher.
From early days he George had a great burden about the lost which caused him to carry the gospel all over the province. Although engaged in secular work, he conducted many series of gospel meetings in which he saw many saved and gathered outside the camp unto the Lord. He was preaching nightly for eight weeks at the Clonroot Gospel Hall and went home after the meeting on Friday night, took ill, and was called home the following morning.
The very large funeral of 450 was held in the Lurgan Gospel Hall, and taken by Br. Albert McShane, assisted by Wilfred McConville and Alan Davidson sharing. His wife, Nora, and two daughters are in the assembly, and also a surviving son, for whom "prayer is valued". Our brother was a nephew of the late James Marshall, a well known servant of Christ in both N.I. and the U.S.A.
====1894 Dec - 1895-Jan: Oakland & San Francisco====
While the tent was stored away, McClure (and presumably ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM''') ministered to the assemblies at Oakland and San Francisco. Then in January 1895, while being nursed in the home of A. Foster with the help of McClure and ‘‘‘JM’’’JM, Andrew Fraser passed away at the young age of 39. After his memorial, McClure returned again to Oakland and San Francisco for more ministry.
====1895 May: Pomona====
====1895 Aug-Oct: Los Angeles====
In August, the tent was moved back to Los Angeles and pitched on Washington Street thru October. "Once more the hand of God was seen in power, and a harvest was gathered in." About this time, an old assembly on Temple Street had to move, and opportunity arose for a merger with West Jefferson, creating an assembly with over 60 in fellowship. ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' gave the Gospel, and McClure gave Tabernacle Talks. Three years ago the assembly numbered a dozen, and by 1896 about 50, as estimated in a report to the Witness.
===1896 Spring: Los Angeles===
* May Witness: "William L. Faulkner has been preaching with ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' at Los Angeles, Monte Vista, and Pomona, in Southern California. Our readers will be glad to know that our brother is now enjoying good health."
====1896 Summer: Los Angeles====
* John Dickson's biography of William McClure: In 1896, McClure accompanied Mr. Ross on a trip out East, but returned in time to assist ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' with a tent they pitched in Los Angeles on Grand Avenue. McClure spoke from his dispensational chart, which was regarded in the area as a fresh line of teaching that drew many in curiosity. "The power of the Holy Spirit was greatly manifested in these meetings, sinners were broken down under conviction of sin, and were saved, and saints were greatly blessed." JM then left to visit relatives in the East, and soon after sailed for Ireland for work there.
* Aug Witness: San Francisco: "We have had some refreshing times lately, are now considering the propriety of changing the morning meeting to 10:30 instead of 11:00 as at present, so as to enable us to have the Sunday school immediately after remembering the Lord's death, and to have the rest of the afternoon free to visit the ships and preach the gospel, and invite strangers to the evening meeting. Messrs. Faulkner and '''JM''' have been preaching over in [[Bethany Gospel Chapel, Oakland, CA|Oakland]], where two professed, the saints there were greatly encouraged."
* June: The conference in Bay City, MI in April was well attended, and the ministry was of a very profitable character. It was truly "exhortation with doctrine", a good combination. John Smith, Robert J. Dickson, T.D.W. Muir, '''JM''' and others helped. John Smith has been in Michigan, visiting Bay City, Saginaw, and Detroit with helpful ministry. Messrs. '''JM''' and James Kay have had good Gospel meetings in Saginaw, where God has been reviving His weary heritage.
* Sept: Messrs. James Kay and ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' have their tent in South Saginaw, a very needy field.
===1898: U.S.===
* Mar:
** Boston, MA: Largest conference meetings ever held here were at Christmas. The ministering brethren were Messrs. John Gill, John Martin, Thomas D.W. Muir, D. Oliver, F.W. Crook, W. Matthews, and ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM'''. Some blessing to the unsaved followed the meetings.* April: New York Conference in February was well attended. Ministry by Messrs. Oliver, McClure, Telfer, ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM''', and others.** Notes: ‘‘‘JM’’’ JM is now in Virginia.
===1899: Canada & Ireland & Scotland===
* Jan: ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' and Mr. A.G. Goff have been preaching for seven weeks in Winnipeg, with droppings from on high.* May: ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' "from America" is at present on a visit to Ireland, having meetings in various parts.
* July: Dublin: "The Annual Believers' Meetings were held at [[Merrion Hall, Dublin|Merrion Hall]], Lower Merrion Street, on Tues, Wed and Thu, June 6-8, and amongst other brethren who ministered the Word of God were: Dr. Neatby, Lord Carrick, Messrs. J.S. Anderson (Italy), H.B. Thompson, R. M'Murdo, W. Lindsay and W. Hamilton. The teaching was practical, and the fellowship between meetings was very hearty.
* Nov: Glasgow: Half-yearly meetings were held on Sept 25-26 in City Hall. An extra large number of preachers and missionaries were present, including Messrs. Donald Munro and John Smith (both from America), R.E. Jones (China), Eglon Harris (Mexico), James W. Fish (South Africa), T. Berkeley (Spain), J.W. Moore (Borneo), T. Baird (Kwala Lumpor), J.R. Brown (Spain), F.T. Lane (Africa), J. Ball (former Methodist minister from London), William Slomans (Bahamas), '''JM''' (California), A. Bell & David Rea (both from Belfast), R.E. Sparks (Bath), etc.
* Dec: Edinburgh: Our conference was the largest we have yet had. Mr. J. Ball, Mr. W. Hamilton, and ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' spoke in the afternoon, and Mr. W. Kyle, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Wilkes in the evening. All the addresses were practical and helpful in freshness and power.
===1900: Ireland===
* Oct: ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' has taken down his tent in the city of Armagh, and is having nightly meetings in the Gospel Hall.
===1904: U.S.===
* Jan: Messrs. ‘‘‘JM’’’ '''JM''' and R. Telfer had a series of Gospel meetings on the East End, Toronto, with interest and some blessing. * Three days of conference at Orillia at New Year was largely attended. Messrs. W.P. Douglas, J. Halyburton, J.J. Rouse, ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM''', J. Douglas, Col. Beers and R. Telfer gave helpful ministry.
===1905: Ireland===
===1906: Ireland, Scotland, England===
* Jan: "‘‘‘JM’’’ is at present In January, it was reported that '''JM '''had been having meetings in the dark South of southern Ireland towns. His , with a home address is of 2 Ernestville, North Parade, Belfast."* Feb: "Aberdeen: In February it was reported of a conference at the Northern Friendly Society's Hallthat JM participated with in Aberdeen, Scotland with attendance of about 1100; Messrs. He ministered at this conference alongside Messrs. J.P. Wigstone, H.B. Thompson, W.J. Maplesden, ‘‘‘JM’’’'''JM''', Edward Hughes, Alex. Marshall, John Ferguson, Dr. Jones, and John Ormiston of Tyneside, and local evangelists; the most profitable Conference yet held." * Oct: In the fall, it was reported that JM was "England: ‘‘‘JM’’’ has been telling 'The Old, Old Story' on the sands at New Brighton."* Dec: "‘‘‘JM’’’ has , and in the winter, that he had been preaching in at Romeo Street Hallin Liverpool, LiverpoolEngland."
<span style==="font-size: 28.8461px; font-weight: bold;">1912: Ireland, Scotland, England===</span> * Jan: Scotland: "‘‘‘JM’’’ In January of 1912, it was reported that JM had had a month's worth of Gospel meetings in Loanhead , Scotland with much blessing."* Mar:** England: "‘‘‘JM’’’ By March, he had done special meetings in Little Sutton, England."** Ireland: "‘‘‘JM’’’ is having special meetings Thru the summer he did fourteen weeks in Londonderry."* July: , Ireland: "‘‘‘JM’’’ had fourteen weeks Gospel effort , the latter of which resulted in Londonderry. Fifteen fifteen baptized and added to the assembly. Addresses , along with helpful addresses to the Christians very helpful."* Oct: On September 7th, back in Loanhead, Scotland: "Loanhead, Sept. 7: Largely he ministered at a largely attended. conference alongside Dr. Jones, Messrs. Miller, M'Nab, and Hamilton, and ‘‘‘JM’’’. Ministry practical and searching."
===1913: Ireland & Scotland===