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Workers on 1905 List
List of the First Workers, July 1905. Wm. Irvine and John Kelly listed at the top with no date. John Long shown as entering the work in 1899. Note also that over the years several versions of this '1905 Workers List' have surfaced, some with a few more or less Workers. A comparison of the various lists is at: https://sites.google.com/site/2x2history/uk-history/early-workers
Workers 1905 List -Original
1905 Workers List This is an original copy of Workers names. Note also that over the years several versions of this '1905 Workers List' have surfaced, some with a few more or less Workers. A comparison of the various lists is at: https://sites.google.com/site/2x2history/uk-history/early-workers
1905 Workers List Original & Retyped Version
Note that the original '1905 Workers List' is difficult to read. Here is the original list and a re-typed '1905 Workers List' that is formatted as was the original and should be easier to read the names. Note also that over the years several versions of this '1905 Workers List' have surfaced, some with a few more or less Workers. A comparison of the various lists is at: https://sites.google.com/site/2x2history/uk-history/early-workers
1905 Workers List-3
Note also that over the years several versions of this '1905 Workers List' have surfaced, some with a few more or less Workers. A comparison of the various lists is at: https://sites.google.com/site/2x2history/uk-history/early-workers
1905 List by Year into Work
1905 Workers List by the year they entered the work. (Retyped)
1905 Sister Workers by Year into Work
1905 Sister Workers by Year into Work
1905 Brother Workers List by Year into Work
1905 Brother Workers List by Year into Work
1905 Brother Worker List by Alphabetical order
1905 Brother Workers in Alphabetical order. (Retyped)
1905 Sister Worker List by Alphabetical order
1905 Sister Worker List in Alphabetical order
1899 Bicycle Boys Trip to Scotland
In October, 1899, William Irvine led an experimental group of eight young men to Scotland to work a mission, putting into practice the Matthew 10 instructions Jesus gave his 12 disciples. This familiar picture of the eight young brother workers with their bicycles was most likely taken on this trial expedition. A notation on some copies of this photo reads: "Picture taken in Ireland before these men professed." The dates they entered the work, and the names of the men are printed on some copies of this picture: 1. Jack Douglas (no date given); 2. William (Willie) Gill-1900; 3. George Walker-1899; 4. John Harcy-1900 [should be John Hardie]; 5. William Irvine pre-1899 ("Wm Ervin"); 6. William (Bill) Carroll-1903; 7. Irvine Weir-1900; 8. Warren Hastings (no date given). Douglas & Hastings didn't enter the work. NOTE: According to the The Secret Sect by Doug & Helen Parker, page 90, Sam Boyd accompanied William Irvine on his first mission trip to Scotland in 1899.
1st 3 men are on 1905 List
Joe Williamson, Willie Jamieson and John Hardy are all on the 1905 Workers List.
4 Prominent Early Workers
George Walker, Willie Gill, Jack Carroll & Edward Cooney; All were from Ireland. Photo taken before 1928.
Abercrombie, Wm
William Abercrombie
Allen, Jean (1904)
Jean Allen and Daphne Martin. Jean went to South Africa in 1906. Photo taken on 1961 visit to England.
Allen, Jean (right) (1904)
Nellie Taylor and Jean Allen went in the work in 1904. Jean went to South Africa in 1906.
Carroll, Bill (1903) & Jack (1904)
Bill Carroll entered the work in 1903 and was the first Overseer of Victoria, Australia. Bill died in 1953. His brother John T. (Jack) Carroll entered the work in 1904 and was the general Overseer of Western USA area until his death in 1957. The Western area consisted of everything in Canada from Manitoba west, plus the US states of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Montana & Wyoming.
Carroll, Bill, Maggie (1903) & Daughter May
Bill, Maggie & daughter May Carroll. William Charles (Bill) Carroll was the first Overseer of Victoria, Australia. Bill and his wife, Margaret (Hastings) Carroll were from the village of Rathmolyon, Ireland, located about 25 miles NW of Dublin. Bill Carroll was born August 15, 1876, at Newtown, Moynalty, Kells, County Meath, the eldest of 6 children. Margaret was born April 20, 1875. Bill Carroll and Maggie Hastings were married on June 6, 1901, in the Church of Ireland at Rathmolyon, County Meath and their daughter, May, was born in 1902. Bill and Maggie Carroll entered the work in 1903 and arrived in Australia in 1913. Maggie died in 1944 and Bill died in 1953. Bill's brother Jack and sisters May and Fannie were also workers until their deaths.
Carroll, Jack(1904)
John T. (Jack) Carroll was the general Overseer of western Canada and the west coast of the US until his death in 1957.
Christie, David (center) (1904) Herman Beaber (left) & _____
Herman Beaber, along with Dave Christie who entered work in 1904, & unidentified person. Herman Baeber was one of the workers interned in the Phillipine Islands during WW II. David (Dave) Christie – married Emily Wilson in 1923. Dave died in 1969 and Emily in 1975. Dave was a cousin to the Carrolls. On behalf of Dave and Emily Christie and their marriage, Jack Carroll made an announcement and statement concerning workers marrying at the 1923 Miltown Convention. The Christies PIONEERED the work in Hawaii in 1923. They had 2 children while in the work.
Corcoran, Bill
Bill Corcoran was born in Co. Tipperary, Ireland on May 4, 1882 and died on Sep. 17, 1970 in Oregon. He married Fern Vivian Howard, who was a sister worker & they made their home in OR. Pictured are: Wm (Bill) & Fern Corcoran w/son Gerald & Esther Corcoran.
Dane, Rebecca Tombstone
Rebecca Dane went in the work in 1904. and died July 5, 1907, age 28. She is buried in West Derby Cemetery, Liverpool, England.
Doake, John
John Doake entered the work in 1903 and came to America in 1904. He was overseer of Nebraska for many years. He died in November 1950 and is buried in Council Cemetery SW of York, Nebraska where Willie Abercrombie, Annie Edwards and George Boyle are also buried.
Fawcett, Jim (1904) & John Freeman
James (Jim) Fawcett & John Freeman. Jim Fawcett was born in 1886 – Died Aug. 10, 1958, age 72. He was from Fermanagh Co., No. Ireland and was a cousin of George Walker. He entered work in 1904 and wrote hymns 173, 215, 221, 326, 239-'Cease Not to Praise Him'. He spent his last days in Tallassee, Alabama USA. John Freeman was born in Ontario in 1880, went in the work in 1906 and died in Colorado in 1974.
Gill, Emma & Jennie(1900)
Emma Gill & Jennie Gill, sisters of Willie Gill who was the overseer of England. Emma & Jennie were two of the First Sister Workers. Both entered the work in 1900. From Rathmolyon, Ireland.
Gill, Jennie (1900)
Emma Gill & Jennie Gill, sisters of Willie Gill who was the overseer of England. Emma & Jennie were two of the First Sister Workers. Both entered the work in 1900. From Rathmolyon, Ireland.
Givan, Alex(1899)
Alex Givan (also spelled Givens) entered work in 1899, and was in the first group of 6 workers to go out preaching. He labored in Kentucky USA. After John Long and William Irvine, it would appear that Tom Turner and Alex Givan were the very first two men to commit to the work full time. He was born March 12, 872 - died May 28, 1948.
Hardie, John (1900)
1900 John Hardie was from Scotland and became Overseer in Australia
Harrison, Helen (1905)
Helen Harrison entered work in 1905. She was born Nov 8, 1866 and died in 1970. For many years, it was said that she was the oldest worker on earth. She lived to be 104 years old.
Hodgins, Polly (1903) & Frances (1905)
Polly and Frances Hodgins were sisters; Frances Hodgins went in the work in 1905, and in Oct. 1905, Francis and her brother, Jim Hodgins were among the first group of 8 workers to PIONEER work in New Zealand. Francis returned to England in 1910 and preached for several more years. She then left the work and married. Polly (Mary) Hodgins along with Lizzie Sergent were the first pair of sister workers to Queensland in January 1907, at which time there were only six other workers in Australia.
Holland Dora & Harry
Tombstone of Dora & Harry Holland, brother & sister
Holland, Dora page 1 Front
Aug 11, 1913 Letter by Dora Holland stating she professed through Wm Irvine in 1896 in Kilrush, Ireland - Page 1 Front
Holland, Dora page1 back
Aug 11, 1913 Letter by Dora Holland stating she professed through Wm Irvine in 1896 in Kilrush, Ireland - Page 1 back
Holland, Dora page 2 Front
Aug 11, 1913 Letter by Dora Holland stating she professed through Wm Irvine in 1896 in Kilrush, Ireland - Page 2 Front
Holland, Dora page 2 back
Aug 11, 1913 Letter by Dora Holland stating she professed through Wm Irvine in 1896 in Kilrush, Ireland - Page 2 back
Holland, Dora page 5
Aug 11, 1913 Letter by Dora Holland stating she professed through Wm Irvine in 1896 in Kilrush, Ireland - Page 5. (omitted pages may be read at: http://www.tellingthetruth.info/workers_early/sisterworkers1913.php#holland_dora )
Hughes, Aggie (1904) & Laura Falkiner (1902)
Aggie Hughes entered work in 1904 and Laura Falkiner entered work in 1902. Aggie was from Ireland and went to West Australia in January, 1906. Laura went to West Australia in Jan.1906. Apart from a couple of years in Victoria and Queensland, she preached in WA until her death in 1967.
Hutchinson, Adam (1902)
Adam Hutchison professed in Great Britain and entered the work in 1902. He wrote Hymn Nos. 330, 237 and 199. On October 18, 1905, Adam along with Francis Hodgins, Maggie McDougall and Joe Williamson, arrived in South Africa. Later they went to Australia and New Zealand. Finally, Adam went to India where he died from scarlet fever.
Jackson, Jack (1901)
Jack Jackson and Will Jackson were brothers. Jack entered the work in 1901 and William in 1905. Jack came to America in 1904 and pioneered South America where he was Overseer. He died in 1966 and is buried in Buenos Aires in British Cemetery.
Jackson, Jack (1901) & Will (1905)
Jack Jackson and Will Jackson were brothers. Jack entered the work in 1901 and William in 1905. William entered the work in 1905, died in 1951. He was a long time overseer of Illinois. Jack came to America in 1904 and pioneered South America where he was Overseer. He died in 1966 and is buried in Buenos Aires in British Cemetery.
Jamieson, William R. (1905)
Willie Rankin Jamieson (Uncle Willie) was born April 28, 1881, in Scotland, to William and Elizabeth Jamieson. Two of his sisters, Violet and Elizabeth also became workers. Willie professed in his first meeting on Jan. 2, 1905 and later that month, entered the ministry. In the fall of that year, he went to California to preach and also labored in Oregon and Manitoba before going to China in 1926 where he PIONEERED the work. He spent six years in the Philippines, from 1939 to 1945, being interned in a Japanese camp part of that time. He came to California in March, 1957, died October 11, 1974 and is buried in California.

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