- 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
Dorathy "Dora" Holland (January 1, 1876, in Galway, Ireland – August 1, 1968). She entered the work in 1902. Along with 16 other workers, she arrived in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, aboard the SS Virginian on August 4, 1905. Her brother, Henry "Harry," (February 6, 1877, in Galway, Ireland – died April 30, 1967) He preached in North and South Dakota. Buried beside each other, the two siblings share a tombstone in Graceland Cemetery, Madison, South Dakota, US. Four more of their sisters were also preachers: Maud, Kathleen, Mable and Muriel Holland. - 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. - Will & Jack Jackson-300
- 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 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. - Jardine Brothers- James (1904) Nichol & Walter
James (Jim) Jardine was from Lanarkshire, Scotland, entered the work in 1904 and pioneered Switzerland and Germany. James was born 1884, and died 1969. He wrote several Hymns in 'Hymns Old & New'. Two other brothers were also in the work in American: Walter and Nichol. (Names in random order.) The three Jardine brothers were long-time overseers in the North Central states; Walter in North Dakota, Jim in Minnesota and Nicol in Wisconsin where that area became widely known as "Jardine territory." When Nicol Jardine died, there were about 1,340 people present and 220 cars in the funeral procession. - Nichol Jardine and George Walker 2
Nichol Jardine and George Walker In 1903, George Walker was one of the first 3 men to come to America to preach. Nichol Jardine (1883-1954) was overseer in Minnesota and Wisconsin. - Jones, Sam #1
Sam Jones. (1877-1946) Sam Jones was a Worker and Overseer in Australia. He wrote 112 of the hymns in 'Hymns Old and New', 1987 Edition, more than any other hymn author. He also composed the tunes to four of them, as well as many poems and artwork. Sam Jones was born in Portadown, North Ireland in 1877. He went forth to preach in 1902, and in 1908 went to South Australia, then to Western Australia in about 1909 and became Overseer there and then to Tasmania, where he spent about twenty years. He returned to England for a visit and soon after he returned to Australia, his discouraged companion left him. Sam let him have what little money he had and went on alone. Getting worn out with the journey, he took shelter in an empty house. The next day he found himself too weak to walk, and he stayed there for 18 days. He might have died there, but some gypsies found him and gave him some food. It was about this time that he wrote the hymn "I Cannot Now Go Back." He loved to study nature as well as the scriptures, and he died while on a walk, April 14, 1946, He has been called the Sweet Psalmist of Israel. - Jones, Sam (1902)
Sam Jones was born 1887 in Portadown, N. Ireland. He died in 1946 and is buried in Australia. He entered work in 1902 and on Dec. 27, 1907, Sam sailed from London to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. On April 8, 1908, Sam and Bob Bashford, together with Tom Turner and Syd Maynard, sailed for Western Australia, PIONEERING the work there. Sam wrote more hymns than any other professing friend or worker. - Kerr, Joe (1902); John Sullivan (1900) & John Cavanagh (1901)
Joe Kerr, John Sullivan & John Cavanagh. Joe Kerr was a convert of Ed Cooney, went in the work in 1902 and was EXCOMMUNICATED in 1916. He is credited with being the one who FIRST applied the Living Witness Doctrine to the 2x2 ministry and was one of the original group of workers who went to pioneer South Africa in 1905. Around 1915-16, Joe and Barbara Baxter were married. Barbara was a sister worker who went from Britain to S.A.on the same boat that Joe did. Joe and Barbara later joined the Plymouth Brethren and had 3 children. - Long John
John Long at his son's wedding. John Long was the FIRST worker to commit to the work full time on Faith Lines in 1899/1900. He obtained permission for William irvine's FIRST independent mission inNenagh and was Irvine's first companion! In 1907, John was EXCOMMUNICATED by William Irvine while preaching from the platform at the Crocknacrieve Convention. He left the sect and later married. He wrote a very comprehensive Journal in which he chronicled the "Early Days" of the movement.[sample pages are on TTT)] http://www.tellingthetruth.info/publications_johnlong/ - Lyness, Tom closer
Tom Lyness (born August 9, 1883 - died 1970) was Irish and came to America in 1905; He PIONEERED the work in Idaho, USA and became Overseer of Montana. In 1931, he was shot and seriously wounded in Bozeman, Montana by a jealous husband and not expected to live. He recovered, however, and continued preaching for many years. - Lyness, Tom & Annie
Tombstone of Tom & Annie Lyness, brother & sister. They both helped pioneer the work in Montana and Idaho. - Matthews, Dave & Alex Walker (1904)
Dave Matthews & Alex Walker. Alex/Alec was born in 1876, entered the work in 1904 and later married Queenie Higgins. He left work and resided in New Zealand. Their daughter Florrie was in the work in Malaysia. He wrote Hymn No. 72 (1951 edition Hymns Old & New). - McNeill, John & George Boyle
John McNeill is on the right and George Boyle is on the left. Both are buried in the cemetery near the York, Nebraska convention grounds. - Meikle, Richard
Richard Meikle entered the work in 1902 - Over 100 Yrs of Fond Memories in Photos
'Over 100 Yrs of Fond Memories in Photos' - Friends and Workers Photo Archive. 563 pages, hardcover. Printed in 2012 by Bookprint Pty Ltd, 69 Boland St, Launceton, Tasmania 7250 - Patterson, Tom Group Pic
Tom Patterson Group Photo. Tom was born March 8, 1881 in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, died Nov 3, 1964 and is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, Iowa. He came to Canada in 1905. Tom is not on 1905 list, but entered work October 5, 1904 per his funeral account. He and John Doak were boyhood playmates, who grew up just 1 mile apart. - Patrick, James. John Doak & Robert Chambers
James Patrick, John Doak & Robert Chambers; James & John are on 1905 Workers List. James (Jimmie) Patrick (1872-1960), was from Scotland and went into the work in 1903. He wrote Hymn No. 191, 'Watch and Pray.' John Doak (1879-1950) entered work in 1903. Robertt Chambers (1890-1974). Photo taken at McLean, Nebraska, Oct, 1928. - Purves, Thomas Grave
Thomas Purves (aka Purvis) was from Scotland. He was born in 1887 and started in the work in 1905 at age 17. He invited Willie Jamieson to Willie's first meeting, where Willie professed and went into the work two weeks later. Thomas Purves arrived in Montreal, Canada on August 11, 1905 from Liverpool England, age 23, aboard the “S. S. Virginian.” He went to California in 1906, and died alone in Riverside CA of tuberculosis in 1911, age 24. Some friends found his grave and placed a marker on it years later. He is buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, California. - Purves, Thomas
Thomas Purves (aka Purvis) was from Scotland. He was born in 1887 and started in the work in 1905 at age 17. He invited Willie Jamieson to Willie's first meeting, where Willie professed and went into the work two weeks later. Thomas Purves arrived in Montreal, Canada on August 11, 1905 from Liverpool England, age 23, aboard the “S. S. Virginian.” He went to California in 1906, and died alone in Riverside CA of tuberculosis in 1911, age 24. Some friends found his grave and placed a marker on it years later. He is buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, California. - Reid, Bella (1905)
Bella Reid entered work in 1905. From Enniskillen, Ireland. She was the sister of Wilson Reid, pioneer of South Africa. - Reid, Wilson (1904)
Wilson Reid (entered work in 1904) and PIONEERED work in South Africa with 7 other workers in 1905. He became the simultaneous Overseer of Ireland and South Africa. He died in 1968. Wilson was from Fermanagh Co. N. Ireland and the church is referred to as "Reidites" in that area. He was the brother of Bella Reid, worker. - Reid, Wilson
Wilson Reid (entered work in 1904) and PIONEERED work in South Africa with 7 other workers in 1905. He became the simultaneous Overseer of Ireland and South Africa. He died in 1968. Wilson was from Fermanagh Co. N. Ireland and the church is referred to as "Reidites" in that area. He was the brother of Bella Reid, worker. - Robb, Andrew (1901)
Andy Robb was born in England in 1874 and entered the work in 1901 After a few years in England and Ireland he went to Southern Africa, where he preached for the rest of his life. He also preached in the countries now known as Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana (although they still had their colonial names during his lifetime). He died July 16, 1964 in Johannesburg. - Robb, Andrew (Andy) (1901)
Andy Robb was born in England in 1874 and entered the work in 1901 After a few years in England and Ireland he went to Southern Africa, where he preached for the rest of his life. He also preached in the countries now known as Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana (although they still had their colonial names during his lifetime). He died July 16, 1964 in Johannesburg. - Ross, Charlie, 1958
Charles Herbert Ross born in Co. Fermanagh, N.Ireland entered the work in 1906. He preached in England, USA & Canada. Charlie left the work, married Ethel Wagstaff, resided in Canada. - Scott, Alexander (Sandy) Tombstone
Tombstone of Alexander (Sandy) Scott in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Omak, Washington, USA. He was born Sept 1, 1886 in Scotland and died Nov. 26, 1968. He went into the work in 1909 and labored in Scotland, USA and Canada. He pioneered the work in Spain in 1933 and went to Italy after WWII ended. Reportedly, Sandy felt it was expedient to marry in order to reach more people with the gospel in Italy, and so he married Eva Idso from Iowa. Sandy wrote many of the hymns in Hymns Old & New. - Skerritt, Martha (1904)
M. Skerritt and L. Maree. Martha went in the work in 1904 and was among the 1905 group of workers who went to PIONEER South Africa. - Snedden, Willie
William Snedden & William (Willie) Hunter Snedden was from Scotland and entered the work in 1905. He died Dec. 24, 1925 in Moneague, Jamaica, aged 41. He pioneered Prince Edward Island, Canada in 1907. - Sullivan, John (1900) & Richard (Dick)McClure (1906)
John Sullivan and Richard (Dick) McClure John Sullivan entered work in 1900 and Richard (Dick) McClure entered work in Ireland in 1906. John was born 1875 and died in 1924 unexpectedly, age 50. - Tom Turner young-300dpi
Tom Turner as a younger man - Tom Turner young-& older--300dpi
Tom Turner - younger and older Tom Turner as an older man. Thomas M. Turner comes from the North of Ireland; he was a school teacher in County Galway, when he heard the truth and also went forth in 1900 for a time in Ireland, and was one of the first to go to Australia. He wrote hymns 202, 236 and 265. Regarding No. 236, at one Convention someone said that would be a good subject for a hymn —"The Approval of God" — within a short time, the next meeting or so, the hymn was produced and sung. Tom was 81 years old when he died April, 1959. - Tom young-older--300dpi
Tom Turner as an older man. Thomas M. Turner comes from the North of Ireland; he was a school teacher in County Galway, when he heard the truth and also went forth in 1900 for a time in Ireland, and was one of the first to go to Australia. He wrote hymns 202, 236 and 265. Regarding No. 236, at one Convention someone said that would be a good subject for a hymn —"The Approval of God" — within a short time, the next meeting or so, the hymn was produced and sung. Tom was 81 years old when he died April, 1959.