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WiS 1958-12: Fallen Asleep: York, NY: "Our dear brother Joseph Ferris "went home" Oct. 23rd, in his 89th year. A faithful brother who knew the truth of God, formerly in Friendship Ave. Gospel Hall, Pittsburgh, then [[Frost Avenue Gospel Hall, Rochester, NY|Frost Ave. Rochester]], latterly [[York Gospel Hall, NY|here]]. Stedfast in the faith unto the end."
T&T 1958-12: With Christ: York, NY: "On Oct. 23rd, Joseph Ferris went home in his 89th year. He was in fellowship in the assemblies for over 60 years in Pittsburg, Rochester and later in York, and was steadfast to the end. The funeral was taken by L.E. McBain."
Rochester ''Democrat and Chronicle'' [https://www.newspapers.com/image/135591959 1958-10-24]: Ferris: "Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1958, Joseph Ferris of Conesus, N.Y. and Rochester, N.Y. Survived by one son, Samuel J. of Stafford, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Mary) Kiehammer, Rochester, Mrs. Stanton (Sarah Jane) Beckwith, Conesus, and Mrs. Arville (Ruth) Millet, Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Martha Crooks, [[Australia]]; four grandchildren, several [nieces] and nephews..."
* Mrs. D.E. Harper '''+1912''' (d. 1912 Roch., NY)
==Holt family==
* OR 1930-11: [[Pennsylvania#Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], PA: Gone Home: "On Sept. 27, at Nashville, [[South Carolina|S.C.]] (sic), our sister, Miss Bessie Holt, went home to the Lord. Burial was in Homestead, Pa. Saved 10 years ago at Rochester, N.Y. Brn. Douglas and Smith took the services."
In 1920, Bessie was residing with her mother and three siblings (Samuel, Joseph, & Sarah) at 658 Chili Ave., in Rochester, she was employed as a stenographer for a clothing company. In 1925, Joseph had relocated, but the rest of the family were still in Rochester. It is presumed that her family was part of the assembly that year. From 1924-1930, Bessie was residing in Asheville, N.C. and employed as a stenographer for a lumber company. Her mother was, in 1930, residing in West Asheville. Never married, no children.
* Peter Holt (b. 1861 Altrincham, Cheshire (now Greater Manchester), Eng. - d. 1910 East Pgh., PA), son of Samuel Holt & Mary Kerr Holt. In 1885, Peter & Sarah were both living at Walkers Mill, now Collier Twp., Allegheny, Pgh. metro, PA. Peter was employed there as a coal miner, which is where they married, and resided in East Pittsburgh where the family remained until after Peter's death in 1910 due to an embolic stroke, while employed as a machinist. Peter evidently immigrated to the U.S. in 1880, and Sarah in 1884.
* Sarah Hannah Lowery Holt '''+1920-1925+''' (b. 1868 Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, Eng.; m. 1885 Pgh., PA; d. 1936 Wilkins Twp., Allegheny Co., Pgh. metro, PA), daughter of Thomas Joseph Lowery (b. 1830 Shiney Row, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Eng. - d. 1899 East Pgh., PA) & Ann "Annie" Turnbull Lowery (b. 1836 Hebburn, South Tyneside, Tyne & Wear (formerly @ Durham), Eng. - d. 1915 Wilkins Twp., PA). In 1871, Thomas was employed as a deputy in a coal mine, while residing in Monkwearmouth.
** Edith Ann Holt Gray (1886-1968 Pgh., PA). Husband: Edwin James Gray.
** Samuel E. Holt '''+1920-1925+''' (b. 1899 PA). In 1920, Samuel was employed in Rochester as a draftsman for a tank works.
** Joseph Holt '''+1920+''' (b. 1901 PA) In 1920, Joseph was employed as a draftsman for a railway sig. works.
** Bessie M. Holt '''+1920-1925+''' (b. 1903 Pgh., PA - d. 1930 Asheville, Buncombe, [[North Carolina|NC]]), daughter of Peter Holt (b. Eng.) & Sarah Lowery Holt (b. Eng.).
** Sarah M. Holt '''+1920-1925+''' (b. 1906 PA)
==Lewis family==
WiS 1966-5: Fallen Asleep: Roch., NY: "Our esteemed sister Mrs. Frank Perrott, widow of the late Frank, went home to be with the Lord March 19 aged 84. She was saved 71 years and, with her departed husband, lived for the Lord and had a keen interest in the work of the Lord — hospitable and kind, when able, they both served well during their tenure of life. We counted them amongst earliest supporters of the work of the Lord, to which not a few of His servants can testify. Formerly in fellowship here, latterly in [[York Gospel Hall, NY|York, N.Y]]. In failing health for some time. “Their works do follow them.”
T&T 1966-6: York, N.Y.: "Our dear sister, Mrs. Antelede Perrott, after a period of failing health, was called to be with Christ at the age of 84 years. She was saved 71 years ago and in fellowship in Rochester, N.Y. and in later years in the Assembly at York, N.Y. As health permitted, she was a faithful attender at Assembly gatherings and will be missed. She is survived by one daughter and two sons."
* Frank Arthur Perrott '''1913?/+1930-1950+''' (b. 1885 Torquay, Devon, [[England]] - d. 1955 Roch., NY), son of William Thomas Perrott (1853-1892 Newton Abbot, Torquay, Eng.) & Elizabeth Sarah Job Perrott (b. 1853 Ideford, Teignbridge, Devon, Eng. - d. 1928 Toronto, ON).
* AAB's 1897-1950
* Ancestry.com
* Our Record (OR): 1930-11
* Truth & Tidings (T&T): 1958-12
* Words in Season (WiS): 1955-4; 1956-2; 1958-12
* Witness 1906-12; 1912-4; 1937-7
