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Baldwin, Dr Wallace
Dr. Wallace "Wally" Emmitt Baldwin (April 22, 1913-May 13, 2004) was a family physician in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area. Parents: Samuel H. and Ella E. Baldwin. He facilitated the legal adoption of many newborn infants by 2x2 parents and those born to outsiders and unwed 2x2 friends and workers. Reports vary as to the number of babies (200 to 300?) that he placed in his lifetime. These children were known as the "Baldwin Babies."
Berry, Dot & Louise Montgomery
Cherie Kropp's mother, Dot Berry & her sister Louise Montgomery, 1952.
Charles Goodnight
"Charles Goodnight Cowman and Plainsman" by J. Evetts Haley. Published by University of Oklahoma Press in Norman, Oklahoma. (1st published in 1936; 9th printing in 1983)
CharlesGoodnight#1
The story of Charles Goodnight and his relationship to the 2x2 Workers and sect. Page 1
CharlesGoodnight#2
The story of Charles Goodnight and his relationship to the 2x2 Workers and sect. Page 2
Goodnight, Col Charles
1929 Phoenix, AZ Charles Goodnight (with beard) is shown with Melvin Leen, Frank Dennison, Mae Dennison & Elma Wiebe, 2x2 workers. Melvin & Frank introduced the 2x2 gospel to Col. Goodnight and he converted. Charles was a wealthy elderly man who married his young professing nurse, Corinne Goodnight, and they resided in Goodnight, Texas. Charles was born March 5, 1836 and died Dec. 12, 1929 at age 93. He is buried in Goodnight Community Cemetery in Texas next to his first wife, Mary Ann Dyer. He professed at age 92, then was baptized and died the following year. A number of books have been written about Col. Goodnight. His story is included in the series "Lonesome Dove" and he was a pioneer in Trailing cattle in the old west. He was considered one of the original five inductees into the "Hall of Great Westerners" at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK in 1955. He was famous for: Blazing the Goodnight-Loving Trail, a significant cattle drive route across the American West. Biographer Haley inquired of Col. Goodnight as to the name of the church he had affiliated himself with, and Col. Goodnight replied, "I don't know, but it's a dam good one!" Read story at: http://tellingthetruth.info/history_pioneering/usa-goodnight.php
Goodnight Cemetery
Historic cemetery where Charles and his first wife, Mary Ann (Dyer) Goodnight, are buried in Goodnight, West Texas. From Claude, Hwy 287 east to Ranch Road 294. Turn left (north). Turn right (east) onto Juliet and left (north) onto County Road 26. Cemetery entrance is on the right.
Grave-Goodnight All
Charles Goodnight grave site. Visitors hang tributes of bandanas on the fence.
Grave-Goodnight Chas
Tombstone of Charles Goodnight
Grave-Goodnight MaryAnn
Tombstone of Mary Ann (Dyer) Goodnight
Grave-Tombstone Goodnight Chas-Mary
Charles Goodnight was a trail blazer and Indian Scout. He built a home in Palo Duro Canyon, developed the cattle industry, and fathered higher education and civic organizations. First wife was Mary Ann Dyer.
Hawkins Family Reunion - 1969
1969 Hawkins Family Reunion Willie, Farring, Edgar, Maurice, Leah Leah (Beam) (Sumner) Elizabeth (Bessie) and Ida Hawkins, children of James & Annie (nee Farring) Hawkins. Six of their seven children went in the work (all except William). Ida entered the work the first convention in Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in Aug. 1906. Maurice was one of first four to go to South America in 1919. He lived to be 100 years old. All reached great ages. _________________________________ First convention was in Baltimore was 1908 and then at the Hawkins Farm from 1909 thru 1953 and then moved to Downings, VA in 1954. All except Ida & Bessie left the work and married. Edgar and wife Olga (Iverson) left the meetings in 1944.
Hawkins, Mr. & Mrs
James E and Annie Hawkins (nee Farring) professed in 1906 in George Walker and David Christie's meetings in Brooklyn, Maryland. A convention was held on their place from 1908 thru 1953. Five of their six children went in the work; four left and three of them married other workers. Edgar and wife left meetings.
Jamieson, Willie & Irvine Weir, 1940s
Back Row L to R: James Hill, Clyde Brownlee, Willie Jamieson, Esther Hanson, Irvine Weir, Alex McPhail; Front Row L to R: Hilma Johnson (w/hat), Ina (McPhail) Hill and her sister Verna McPhail.
Jaenen, Dr. Cornelius
Dr. Cornelius Jaenen is the Canadian author of the book titled: "The Apostles' Doctrine and Fellowship."
Lewis Family
Siblings of William Lewis, Overseer of Texas: Back: Albert, Huey, Murray, Jim, Charlie. Front: Rolf, Onealure (Oldham Carroll), Minnie (Anderson), Mary (Bassett), William. Ross, Rolf's twin, a medic, was killed in the D-Day invasion in Normandy. Also, there may have been a child who died in childhood. All ended up in New Mexico except William.
Montgomery Family - MS
Clifford, Helen, Joe, Mrs Montgomery, Frances & Exie; Helen & Exie spent their lives in the work. Children are Joe & Louise's children: Joe Lloyd & Judy. From Plantersville, Mississippi.
Princess Victoria w/2 sisters
Princess Victoria and her two sisters. Photo permission from WikiCommons by Sydney Prior Hall Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary was the fourth child of Edward VII (King of England) and Queen Alexandra who were married on March 10, 1863. She was born on July 6, 1868 and died December 3, 1935, aged 67, having never married. Allegedly, Princess Victoria occasionally went to Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London, in a carriage with drawn drapes. There she heard Edward Cooney preaching in 1917; his co-worker was John Pattison. It has been claimed that Princess Victoria professed, due to three written accounts and some letters she allegedly penned although she wasn't allowed to physically attended any Meetings or Conventions. According to Pattison, "the essence of these letters … show that … Princess Victoria had a clear revelation of Truth.” Read letters and account on TTT at: https://www.tellingthetruth.info/publications_index/princessvic.php
Princess Victoria 1
Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary was the fourth child of Edward VII (King of England) and Queen Alexandra who were married on March 10, 1863. She was born on July 6, 1868 and died December 3, 1935, aged 67, having never married. Allegedly, Princess Victoria occasionally went to Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London, in a carriage with drawn drapes. There she heard Edward Cooney preaching in 1917; his co-worker was John Pattison. It has been claimed that Princess Victoria professed, due to three written accounts and some letters she allegedly penned although she wasn't allowed to physically attended any Meetings or Conventions. According to Pattison, "the essence of these letters … show that … Princess Victoria had a clear revelation of Truth.” Read letters and account on TTT at: https://www.tellingthetruth.info/publications_index/princessvic.php
Victoria de Gales2
Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary was the fourth child of Edward VII (King of England) and Queen Alexandra who were married on March 10, 1863. She was born on July 6, 1868 and died December 3, 1935, aged 67, having never married. Allegedly, Princess Victoria occasionally went to Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London, in a carriage with drawn drapes. There she heard Edward Cooney preaching in 1917; his co-worker was John Pattison. It has been claimed that Princess Victoria professed, due to three written accounts and some letters she allegedly penned although she wasn't allowed to physically attended any Meetings or Conventions. According to Pattison, "the essence of these letters … show that … Princess Victoria had a clear revelation of Truth.” Read letters and account on TTT at: https://www.tellingthetruth.info/publications_index/princessvic.php
Princess Victoria of Great Britain
Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary was the fourth child of Edward VII (King of England) and Queen Alexandra who were married on March 10, 1863. She was born on July 6, 1868 and died December 3, 1935, aged 67, having never married. Allegedly, Princess Victoria occasionally went to Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London, in a carriage with drawn drapes. There she heard Edward Cooney preaching in 1917; his co-worker was John Pattison. It has been claimed that Princess Victoria professed, due to three written accounts and some letters she allegedly penned although she wasn't allowed to physically attended any Meetings or Conventions. According to Pattison, "the essence of these letters … show that … Princess Victoria had a clear revelation of Truth.” Read letters and account on TTT at: https://www.tellingthetruth.info/publications_index/princessvic.php
Sweetland, Orwyn Marriage
Marriage of Orwyn & Althea Sweetland in 1934, oldest son of William Sweetland. Chester Sweetland in black suit, 2nd row with flower? in pocket.
Tenniswood Family #2
Tenniswood family
Tenniswood Family #1
Family of Everett and Ellen (Ross) Tenniswood (Michigan): Eldon, Irwin, Howard, Mabel, Lillian and Lula Tenniswood. Eldon, Lillian and Mabel were were workers til their deaths. Eldon was overseer of California.
Webb, Willie Family
E. William (Willie) Webb (1877-1966) Willie is standing on far left.
Webb, Willie Family
From England. Family Photo of E. William (Willie) Webb. He is on the back row, 2nd from left. Willie died in 1966
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