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* Robert A. Crawford 1947+
** Pittsburgh, [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
* Arthur Davenport 1947+1946/1983-1986 (1900-1986) Saved in 1934, and in 1936 rec'd into fellowship at the Atlantic City assembly (later Longport), served as a correspondent many years; active in the early days of the Home, and moved there in 1983.
=Other Early Leadership , Founders and/or FoundersWorkers=* Arthur Davenport 1946/1983-1986 (1900-1986) Saved in 1934, and in 1936 rec'd into fellowship at the Atlantic City assembly (later Longport), served as a correspondent many years; active in the early days of the Home, and moved there in 1983. See obit.Miss Alice Bell +1947+
* Elizabeth Duncan 1950-1991 (1899-1991)
* R. Greer 1947+
* Mrs. May Hammond +1947+
* Miss Agnes Harding +1947+
* Otto Harding 1947+ (1898-1991)
** With Christ: '''Otto Harding''' of '''Tampa, [[Florida|FL]]''' on DecMiss E. 31, age 93, and his beloved wife, Alice Harding on Jan. 6 (1992). Our esteemed brother and sister had been married '''over 70 years'''. Both were saved on June 19, 1930, just two hours apart after attending meetings by J. Watt in Barrington, N.J. Both were received into fellowship in Camden, N.J. where they continued steadfastly until they retired in 1963 and moved to [[Florida]]. From that time on, they were in fellowship in North Tampa, where our brother was an elder for many years. Otto and Alice were very faithful to all the meetings and very helpful in the assembly. Bro. Harding, along with W. Moon, T. Williams, and R. Greer, was instrumental in founding the Longport Home, where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years. They are survived by one son David and four grandchildren."McCormick +1947+
* Caroline Moon co-founder
* George Moon co-founder
* Margaret Pruitt 1947?1960-1983 (1897-1983);* Tom Thomas Pruitt 1960-1985 (1895-1985)* Mrs. V. Rodgers +1947?-1983+
* Angus Weir +1948+
* T. Thomas Williams 1947+1946-1985 (1899-1985) co-founder & President 1965-1985
=Later Leadership=
==1940's==
===1947===
* Joseph Black +1947+* Gavin Cook +1947+* W.F. Dennis +1947+* Miss L.B. Houston 1947+* Miss Catherine Isaac +1947+* Mrs. Charles Johnston +1947+* Miss Marg. Kilpatrick +1947+* Mrs. Louisa Lambert +1947+* Miss Alice Mather +1947+* David McClintock +1947+* Mrs. Florence McKay +1947+* Alex Murdock 1947+* Mrs. Jeremiah E. (M.E.) Russell +1947+
** "'''Jeremiah E. Russell''' of Philadelphia, [[Pennsylvania|Pa]]., passed away on March 22, age 68. A very faithful brother and regular attendant at Overbrook Gospel Hall for the past 19 years. He leaves to mourn his passing a widow and one unsaved son. Mrs. Russell is now residing at the Gospel Hall Home for Aged Christians at Longport, N.J."
* Annie E. Simpson +1947+* Miss Della Speer 1947+* Mrs. Laura Stuller +1947+
* Mrs. Lilly Thomas
** The July 1947 report from Light & Liberty in the [[Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ|main Longport article]] and/or the [[Visiting Ministry at Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ|Visiting Ministry]] section includes a testimony report from this Mrs. Lilly Thomas.
===1949===
==1950's==
===1959===
* Iva Kelley (d. 1959)
* Mrs. '''Iva Kelley''' went home to be with the Lord from Spring Lake, [[Michigan]], on Mar. 28. She lived for many years in Valparaiso, [[Indiana]], and was known to the Lord's people in Chicago, Longport, [[New Jersey]], Cleveland, [[Ohio]] and elsewhere. Peter and William J. Pell had the privilege of sharing the funeral services in Grand Haven.
* Christine D. Thomson ?-1959 (d. 1959)** '''Christine D. Thomson''', of Pittsburgh, [[Pennsylvania|PA]], who was fifty years in fellowship in the Friendship Avenue assembly, departed this life to be "with Christ" which is "far better." A quiet, devoted sister whose life and testimony will have its proper appraisal from God. She is missed by her many friends here, and also at Longport Home where she spent the closing days of her earthly life."
==1960's==
===1960===
* Annie J. Graham 1957-1960 (1867-1960)** '''Annie J. Graham''', formerly of Pittsburgh, [[Pennsylvania|PA]], went home to be with the Lord on June 16. She was born in Ireland 93 years ago. Saved at the age of 18, she came to America shortly thereafter. She was associated with the saints at Friendship Ave. Assembly until about three years ago when she went to reside at the Longport Gospel Hall Home for the aged, where she remained until her home call. She was a widow indeed for over 50 years, and freely entertained the Lord's people as long as she was able. She was well loved by all. The service was conducted by Robert Crawford, her nephew."
===1969===
* Miss Mabel I. Johnston 1982 (1911-1982)
** Mabel died "on Nov. 24, age 71. Our dear sister was born in Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, and saved at age 13 in meetings outside Belfast by William McCracken and John Hutchinson. She has been associated with the Bryn Mawr assembly since 1930. For the past year she has been at the home in Longport. Her brother Willie was an evangelist in N. Ireland. Locally she leaves a brother, sister, nephew, wife an three children. Please pray for the nephew, wife and family whom she longed to see reached and saved."
** "William Oliver found the following poems in the personal effects of Mabel I. Johnston who passed away at the Longport Home on Nov. 24, 1982 after much physical suffering. She left a fragrant memory of love to Christ.
*** "I would have you without carefulness" (1 Cor. 7:32). "He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7).
**** "No anxious thought upon thy brow, the watching world should see, no carefulness, O child of God, for nothing careful be, but cast thou all thy care on Him, who always cares for thee." ''written by M.I.J. in Dec. of 1931.''
**** "Today perhaps! 'Tis true! Today, ere nightfall we may be away; Transported home, how blest, how grand! Transported home to gloryland; One twinkling moment then to be with Him for all eternity. Today perhaps! Then why the fear? Tomorrow, we may not be here! The thing so dreaded may not come til we are safely gathered home. The threat'ning storm cloud may not break, till in His presence we awake." ''M.I.J. written at age 20''
===1983===
* Mrs. Margaret Pruitt 19471960-1983 (1897-1983)
** Margaret died "on January 6, age 86. Our beloved sister (sister of the late William Moon, founder of the Longport Home), was saved at age 15, after a stirring message by Sam McEwen from Isaiah 14:9, on April 18, 1911 at Camden, NJ. She and her husband Tom were interested in the Home from its beginning, and after his retirement were able to devote all their time and energies to the work there. Mrs. Pruitt has left a fragrant memory as a kindly and cheerful saint."
* Mrs. Reba Sprigg +1983 (1890-1983)
** Reba died "on March 29, age 93. Our dear sister was born again in 1910 and was in assembly fellowship for 73 years. She was in the old Atlantic City meeting at its beginning and was a native of this area. Our sister was a cheerful and happy saint who will be truly missed."
* Miss Matilda Cochrane +1983 (1905-1983)
===1985===
* Nellie Eachus 1972-1985 (1882-1985)
** With Christ: "'''Miss Nellie Eachus''' of Longport, N.J. on Jan. 20, age 102. Our dear sister was born in [[England]] in 1882 and was saved at the age of 17. A year later she was baptized and received into fellowship. In 1929, she came to the [[United States]] and in 1972, she entered the home at Longport. It could be said of Nellie that "she walked with God" as she lived her life to please Him. She placed the utmost value on the "Breaking of Bread" and during her long life, she was privileged to Break Bread for 84 years."
* Winifred Frederick 1977-1985 (1895-1985)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Winifred Frederick''' of Longport, N.J. on Jan. 25, age 89. Our dear sister was born in Belfast, [[Northern Ireland|N. Ireland]] in 1895 and was born again on Nov. 18, 1917. For 45 years she was in assembly fellowship in Donora, [[Pennsylvania|PA]] before coming to the Longport home in Oct., 1977. Her last years were quite a trial as she suffered much." * Robert Harbison 1977-1985 (1894-1985)** With Christ: "'''Robert Harbison''' of Bryn Mawr, PA on Jan. 30, age 90. Our dear brother was invited to gospel meetings in Bryn Mawr in January, 1924. He returned each night uninvited for two weeks and in his own home on Jan. 20, 1924 he rested on Christ alone for salvation. The unsearchable riches of Christ were a source of wonder and meditation throughout his life. His last seven years were spent in the Longport Home. William Oliver spoke a fitting word in the gospel at the graveside." * Edith F. Rue ?-1985 (1902-1985)** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Edith F. Rue''' of Longport, N.J. on Feb. 8, age 82. Our dear sister was born in 1903 and was saved in her teens. For many years she was in fellowship in Pennsauken, where her husband Herbert was a respected elder. Mrs. Rue was a faithful sister throughout her lifetime. For the past few years, she resided in the Longport Home. Norman Crawford and Eugene Higgins shared the funeral services." * Robert Smith (1895-1985) wife lived at the Home** With Christ: "'''Robert Smith''' of '''McKeesport, [[Pennsylvania|PA]]''' on Feb. 12, age 89. Our dear brother was saved as a young man and for years was in the fellowship in the old Friendship Avenue assembly in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife who is in the Longport Home. His immediate family are all in assembly fellowship. At his funeral, Harold F. Clark spoke words of hope and comfort to the family and words of warning to the unsaved." * Thomas Pruitt 1960-1985 (1895-1985) he and his wife were both employees of the Home.** With Christ: "'''Thomas Pruitt''' of Longport, NJ on June 13, age 90. Our dear brother was born in 1895 at Snowthill, [[Maryland|MD]] and was saved in Nov., 1905. He was in assembly fellowship in the Philadelphia area most of his married life before retiring and coming to Longport. He was the husband of William Moon's sister and came to the home with her over 25 years ago to help." * Thomas Williams 1946-1985 (1899-1985) cofounder & President 1965-1985** With Christ: "'''Thomas Williams''' of '''Barrington, NJ''' on Oct. 4, age 86. Our esteemed brother was born in Cornwall, [[England]] and came to the U.S.A. as a boy of 12. He was a Sunday School Superintendent in a denomination and was saved while quoting Isaiah 1:18 in prayer. At great personal cost, he came into assembly fellowship at Barrington around 1940. For many years he was a faithful, warm, kind and respected overseer. He was one of the founders of Longport Home and served as President for the past 20 years."
* Catherine H. Conaway 1978-1985 (1895-1985)
===1986===
* Nina Batstone Stenhouse 1986 (1898-1986)
** T&T "With Christ": "Mrs. Nina Stenhouse of Longport, N.J. (formerly of Santiago, Chile) on Aug. 25, age 88. Our dear sister was born in [[Nova Scotia]]. For over half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Stenhouse pioneered for the Lord as missionaries in Chile and saw the hand of God in salvation and the formation of assemblies in that country. Both came to reside in the Home for Aged Christians in April of this year. She leaves behind her husband, an only son, two sisters and two brothers."
** pioneer missionaries to Santiago, Chile arriving in Dec. 1927, did radio work, wrote Spanish Gospel tracts, co-edited "Palabras Fieles". Authored "The Sin of Sectarianism", a volume of church history and doctrine. Also, "Counting on God", pub. 1976, an autobiography.
* William O'Neill 1985-1991 (1903-1991)
** With Christ: "'''William O'Neill''' of Longport, N.J. on Dec. 29, age 88. Our dear brother was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland in 1903 and was saved there in 1923. He came to the [[United States]] as a young man and was in fellowship in East Pittsburgh, [[Pennsylvania|PA]] for 62 years before coming to the Longport Home in 1985. His wife predeceased him. He is survived by three single sisters who are in a nursing home in [[Pennsylvania]]. The funeral in Turtle Creek, PA was taken by Harold Clark and Kenneth McCullough."
* Otto Harding 1947+ (1898-1991)
** With Christ: '''Otto Harding''' of '''Tampa, [[Florida|FL]]''' on Dec. 31, age 93, and his beloved wife, Alice Harding on Jan. 6 (1992). Our esteemed brother and sister had been married '''over 70 years'''. Both were saved on June 19, 1930, just two hours apart after attending meetings by J. Watt in Barrington, N.J. Both were received into fellowship in Camden, N.J. where they continued steadfastly until they retired in 1963 and moved to [[Florida]]. From that time on, they were in fellowship in North Tampa, where our brother was an elder for many years. Otto and Alice were very faithful to all the meetings and very helpful in the assembly. Bro. Harding, along with W. Moon, T. Williams, and R. Greer, was instrumental in founding the Longport Home, where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years. They are survived by one son David and four grandchildren."
===1992===
** 1980's: 1986:9; 1989:6
* Letters of Interest
** 1940's: 1947:9
** 1960's: 1969:6
** 1980's: 1986:11; 1988:7-8
* Truth and Tidings
** 1950's: 1951:9
** 1980's: 1982:9; 1983:1,3,5-6,8,11; 1985:4,9,11; 1986:1,11; 1987:2,6,7,9,12; 1988:3,4,11; 1989:2,3,6,9
** 1990's: 1990:5,7,10; 1991:1-4,6,8-9,11; 1992:1-2,4,6,11