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=Founding Board=
* William Moon, Charter President 19471946-19541965+* G.A. Stahl, Vice-President 19471946+* John Lloyd, Secretary 19471946+* Raymond Sunderland, Vice-Secretary 19471946+
** 20 S. Andover Ave., Margate, [[New Jersey|NJ]]
* Louis Smith, Treasurer 19471946+* Robert A. Crawford 19471946+
** Pittsburgh, [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
* 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.
=Later Leadership=
==Nurses==
* Ruth Ann Baker (d. 1937-1987 Dallas, TX) nurse
* Doris White +1969+ nurse; worker in Venezuela
===1960===
* George Hatherly ?-? (1875-1960)
** WIS: Niagara Falls, [[Ontario|ON]]: "On Mar. 10th our brother George Hatherly was called home rather suddenly, aged 84. He came from [[England]] in 1922 and for a number of years preached the Gospel mostly in the New England states. He passed away from the home of his niece here. He was in the Home in Longport and cared for there for some time, leaving of his own will. He leaves a niece and nephew. Small assemblies appreciated his help in former years."
* Annie J. Graham 1957-1960 (1867-1960)
** T&T: '''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."
** WIS: Longport, N.J.: "Our aged sister Mrs. Annie Graham, formerly of Friendship Assembly in Pittsburgh, "went home" June 16th, in her 94th year.
* Sara Boyd ?-1960 (d. 1960)
** WIS: "We also record the passing of our sister Mrs. Sara Boyd of the 73rd St. Assembly on June 25th. One by one these dear ones are being called home."
* Elizabeth Wallace ?-1960 (1871-1960)
** WIS: "Elizabeth Wallace "went home" July 11, aged 89.
* Charles Dautle ?-1960 (1885-1960)
** WIS: Longport, N.J.: "Our beloved brother Charles Dautle "went home" to be with the Lord Nov. 14th. He was 76 years of age, saved in the year 1903. He died in Bryn Mawr but had been in the "Home" here for some time. He was a hard worker and always on hand in the assembly when things needed to be taken care of. He was an "orphan" and had many a hard day and year the first of his life. While having meetings here this past Summer, on leaving, he pressed a dollar or two into our hand with the remark, 'this is an orphan's mite.' We have known our brother for many years, now where the inhabitants never shall say 'I am sick.' In fellowship in Bryn Mawr assembly throughout the years."
* Mr. Lawrence ?-1960 (1877-1960)
** WIS: Longport, N.J.: "Our dear brother Mr. Lawrence "went home" Nov. 30th, aged 83. He spent a good part of his time praying, and gave out tracts to those in the neighborhood as he walked out each day. A godly brother, much missed."
===1967===
* Andrew Cousley 1960-1967 (1877-1967)
** Nov. WIS: Longport, N.J.: "Our beloved and esteemed aged brother Andrew Cousley "went home" Thursday Oct. 5th from the Home here where he spent the past seven years. He was aged 90, saved 72 years. We will have further word next month D.V. This report came as we went to press with this issue. We were in [[Ontario]] when he "went home"."
===1969===
* Mrs. W.B. Johnson +1970+
* June WIS: Longport, N.J.: "Three of the saints here "went home" recently: Mr. Uhrman, Mr. Lutters and Mrs. Finnie, quite feeble for a long time. Nice to know that in the 'twilight of life' they are cared for here amidst Christian fellowship." ===1972===* John Fannin 1952-1972 (d. 1972)** Aug. WIS: "Our aged brother John Fannin, well known in the Pittsburgh district formerly, past twenty years or so here, went to be with the Lord June 20th. We have known our brother for so many years and he will be missed in the Longport Assembly. We trust the Lord shall raise up others to have a godly care. He took a stand in early days in Pittsburgh against the intrusion of "looseness" as to Assembly testimony, a great need amongst us today. His widow survives him here." * Caesar Patrizio +1972+** Sept. WIS: "Our dear aged brother Caesar Patrizio is in the infirmary here at the Home for the Aged where he will receive good care." * Sarah Bristow +1972 (d. 1972)** Sept. WIS: Longport, N.J.: "Our beloved sister Miss Sarah Bristow, of Pittsburgh and in fellowship in the Gospel Hall there on Friendship Ave., for many years, "went home" from the infirmary here May 26th. A woman of sterling character, real exercise in the things of God and a lover of the truths we learned in earlier days, she maintained her interest in the Lord's work to the end. The members of her family have "this Blessed Hope" before them, as we all do." * Margaret Kilpatrick ?-1972 (1872-1972)** Nov. WIS: Longport, N.J.: "Our beloved sister Miss Margaret Kilpatrick went to be with the Lord, having passed her 100th birthday, Sept. 3rd. It was a happy release for her. She was a woman who knew her Lord and enjoyed much fellowship with Him. Unable to see or hear of late, she passed the declining years peacefully here. We knew her for many years. She was intelligent in the Scriptures, a lover of those who put God first and she had good discernment. Now with Himself."
===1977===
* Jan. LOI: '''with the Lord''': "Mrs. Bessie Hold McLeod of Longport, N.J., on June 21. Before going to the Gospel Hall Home, Mrs. McLeod was in fellowship at the [[Matoaca Gospel Hall, VA|Matoaca, Virginia assembly]].
* Jan. LOI: '''Quotes From Workers''': Arch Stewart +1976-1977+: "I have got adjusted here in the home and am able to get around with a cane. My back is giving me trouble, besides other things that come with old age (91)". Report from Oct. 18, 1976;
===1978===
* William Lusk ?-1985 (1898-1985)
** WIS: "Our dear brother, William Lusk, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 13. He was born in Kilbernie, [[Scotland]] on Apr. 10, 1898. He came to the Home in Longport from the Kearny, [[New Jersey|N.J.]] Assembly. His wife is presently living at the Home. He also leaves a son, a daughter and grandchildren."
* Carrie J. Forman 1979-1985 (1888-1985)
** WIS: "Our aged sister, Mrs. Carrie J. Forman, age 97, passed into His presence on Nov. 1. She was born in Philadelphia on Feb. 27, 1888. She came to the Longport Home in May 1979. A daughter, Mrs. Albert Crompton, who is comforted by that blessed hope, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive."
* Catherine H. Conaway 1978-1985 (1895-1985)
** WIS: "Our dear sister, Miss Catherine H. Conaway, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 3. She was born in Phillipsburg, [[Pennsylvania|PA]] on July 26, 1895 and saved in Jan. of 1913. She came to the Home at Longport in November 1978. She was a sister of the late John Conaway, a well-known servant of Christ, whose wife Florence presently resides at the Home."
** T&T: With Christ: "'''Miss Catherine H. Conaway''' of Longport, NJ on Nov. 3, age 90. Our dear sister was born in Philadelphia, [[Pennsylvania|PA]] and was saved in January, 1913. After many years in assembly fellowship, she came to the Longport Home in November, 1978. Miss Conaway was the sister of the late John Conaway whose wife is presently at the Home."
===1987===
* Elizabeth McKelvey ?-1987 (1889-1987)
** T&T/WIS: With Christ: "Miss '''Elizabeth McKelvey''' of '''Bryn Mawr, [[Pennsylvania|PA]]''' on Jan. 3, age 97. Our esteemed sister was a native of [[Northern Ireland|N. Ireland]] and was saved in the U.S. about 60 years ago through the preaching of James Marshall. For many years she was in the Bryn Mawr assembly. In recent years, she was a resident of the home in Longport. From her conversion, she maintained an active interest in the spread of the gospel. Workers in distant lands knew the benefit of her exercise. She occupied herself with knitting or whatever would help the work. 'She hath done what she could.'The assembly will miss the presence of such a saint whose true spiritual worth will not be known until the Bema. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Clark, of the Finaghy Assembly in [[Northern Ireland]], who is now residing at Faith House in Belfast."*** T&T & WIS entries amalgamated into one.
* Mary Reid Brown 1982-1987 (1896-1987)
* Ruth Ann Baker (d. 1987) former employee, not resident of the Home
** T&T/WIS: With Christ: "'''Ruth Ann Baker''' of '''Toronto, [[Ohio]]''' on Dec. 26, age 50. Our dear sister professed faith in Christ in 1957 and was in fellowship in Toronto, [[Ohio]] into the early 1960's. She worked at one time at the Longport Home for the Aged as a nurse, and was working in a hospital in Dallas, [[Texas]] at the time of her homecall. Ruth was the eldest daughter of Frank and Grace Baker of the Toronto, OH assembly. Remember in prayer her parents, and a brother, Frederick and are in the Toronto Assembly. She also leaves a sister, Glennain Oklahoma. All are comforted by that blessed hopeand prospect of His coming."
===1988===
** 1990's: 1990:5,7,10; 1991:1-4,6,8-9,11; 1992:1-2,4,6,11
* Words in Season
** 1960's: 1960:5,9; 1961:1-2; 1967:11;** 1970's: 1970:6; 1972:8-9,11;** 1980's: 1986:1; 1987:2; 1988:2