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Main Street in Kilsyth Photo taken July 26, 2004 - Agnes (Irvine) Freebairn 1914
1914 William Irvine's Sister Agnes & John Freebairn and their family. - 1913 July 31
Impartial Reporter: The closing scene at the meeting in the gloaming was impressive. All the arrangements had been made for the departure of the ‘preachers’ to different parts of the world, and it only remained for the Go-Preachers’ founder to give to all the last words of counsel and farewell. Mr. Irvine dealt mainly with the duty of those in fellowship towards one another and towards the outside world. - The Impartial Reporter
The Impartial Reporter's mention of Cherie Kropp-Ehrig's new book on the 2x2 sect. - Kilsyth main date unknown
Early 1900s Main Street at Westport Street Intersection, Kilsyth, Scotland - Queenzieburn Village
Queenzieburn is a Village to the West of Kilsyth and is the birthplace of Wm Irvine - Agnes (Irvine) Freebairn
Children of William Irvine's sister, Agnes & John Freebairn L to R: Jean, Janet, Elizabeth. Down a step is Sister Agnes. Margaret and Anna on same step; John, twins Robert & Archibald with William between them. Elderly Gentleman is John Irvine, Father of William Irvine and Agnes. Photograph taken before Aug. 12, 1913, when John Irvine died. - Bruce Hartman letter
Letter from Bruce Hartman - 1910 August 25 pg 2
' Change of doctrine has made things different for many, especially for those who were not originally converts of Mr. Wm. Irvine or Mr. Edward Cooney, because unless you hear or believe through a Tramp Preacher, they say there can be no possibility of spiritual, divine life, past, present or future. It is immaterial how definite your aspirations or what quickening towards God may have been wrought in your heart or soul previously. So that in other words, derivative or ancestral Christianity is now re-established by William Irvine and Edward Cooney only.....' - Archie & Mary Irvine 2
April 21. 1920 From Archives of Presbyterian Church RE: Rev. Archibald "Archie" Irvine, Wm Irvine's illegitimate son "A Call was extended to the Rev. A. G. Irvine, of Ashburton, and accepted by him. The induction took place on Tuesday, March 7, 1933, and the welcome to Mr and Mrs. Irvine and Miss Murray the following evening" - 1910 July 5
Cooneyite Convention The Cooneyite "Dippers" or "Tramp Preachers" have just opened a Convention at Crocknacrieve, the residence of Mr. John West, near Enniskillen......... Mr. Wm. Irvine, the founder of the sect, is in attendance and Mr. Edward Cooney, his chief lieutenant, is returning from Canada to take part in the deliberations.... ' - 1931 July 9 p2
Impartial Reporter July 9, 1931 Page 2 - continued from page 1 - 1913 July 3
Impartial Reporter: The annual Convention for the ‘Pilgrim’ community was opened on Sunday at Crocknacrieve, the residence of Mr. John West, near Ballinamallard. In the absence of Mr. Wm. Irvine, founder of the Pilgrims, the Convention was opened by Mr. Edward Cooney, formerly of Enniskillen. - Irvine, William #1
William Irvine #1 in Jerusalem William Irvine, Founder of 2x2 Church, was excommunicated about 1918. Irvine eventually came into conflict with the regional overseers whom he had appointed to administer the now worldwide religion. Irvine was excommunicated after preaching his Omega message in 1914-1918. He eventually moved to Jerusalem, supported by loyalists who followed him out of the movement. He spent his remaining years writing apocalyptic and prophetic letters to his remaining followers around the world from Jerusalem, where he died in March 1947. There were several probable reasons for his ouster but his Omega message was new and strange; also he came to believe and preach that he was one of the witnesses mentioned in the book of Revelation. These doctrinal issues were in conflict with the Gospel as it was preached at that time and for those reasons and others, he was put out of the fellowship. - Kilsyth Chronicle Office
Market Square, Kilsyth Chronicle Office. Photo taken July 26, 2004 - Irvine, William #5
William Irvine, Founder of 2x2 Church, was excommunicated about 1918. Irvine eventually came into conflict with the regional overseers whom he had appointed to administer the now worldwide religion. Irvine was excommunicated after preaching his Omega message in 1914-1918. He eventually moved to Jerusalem, supported by loyalists who followed him out of the movement. He spent his remaining years writing apocalyptic and prophetic letters to his remaining followers around the world from Jerusalem, where he died in March 1947. There were several probable reasons for his ouster but his Omega message was new and strange; also he came to believe and preach that he was one of the witnesses mentioned in the book of Revelation. These doctrinal issues were in conflict with the Gospel as it was preached at that time and for those reasons and others, he was put out of the fellowship. Details are on 'Telling The Truth' website. - Bandstand in Kilsyth Town Centre
Bandstand in Kilsyth Town Centre - Irvine, Wm #9
William Irvine #9, Founder of 2x2 Church - Fountain, Lew, 1999
1999, Lew Fountain, Ex-Message Person. - Kilsyth 1
1915 King Street at Westport Street Intersection, Kilsyth, Scotland - Archie Irvine and wife Mary Tombstone
Rev. Archibald Grassam Irvine, William Irvine's illegitimate son was born April 23, 1886, in Maryhill, Lanark, Scotland Died June 14, 1952, age 66 years; buried in Bromley Cemetery in Christchurch, New Zealand, Block 12, Plot 133. - Irvine, William #8
William Irvine #8, Founder of 2x2 Church, 75 years old - 1913 Dec. 18
Impartial Reporter: They were both members of a community known as the ‘Go-preachers,’ who took this name from Scripture, in which the apostles were exhorted to go forth and preach to all the world. Mr. Cooney was one of the pioneers or founders of the community, and the libel was headed ‘The Cooneyites.' Mr. List complained that he was described as a ‘Bishop’ in the sect. Mr. Edward Cooney also gave evidence that the statement complained of was untrue. Mr. Justice Darling—Were you the founder of this sect?—No, William Irvine was the first, about sixteen years ago. I cast in my lot with him as a fellow-preacher, and preached a good deal in the north of Ireland. I recognise the name, but others have nicknamed us ‘The Cooneyites.’ I do not like it myself. - Auchinstarry Rows
Photo of the original Auchinstarry Rows. The 1881 and 1891 Censuses shows the Irvine family living in Auchinstarry Rows. To accommodate the large workforce needed for the growing coal and ironstone mining in the area, five rows of houses were built. The establishment of the miners rows created a vibrant new community. - Clelland Grave
David & Nellie (Irvine) Clelland Tombstone in Kilsyth Cemetery. Nellie was one of William Irvine's sisters. - Auchinstarry Rows
Where the Irvine family lived in both the 1881 and 1891 census for Cumbernauld, Scotland. Wm Irvine, age 18, was shown living here with his parents in 1881. He was the son of John Irvine and worked as an Ironstone Miner. - Edwards, WIllie
William Irvine wrote hundreds of letters to Willie Edwards who distributed them in US. Until they parted ways, Willie was Irvine's right hand man. He was a 2x2 worker who followed Irvine's Omega message. - Irvine, William
William Irvine as shown on TTT homepage. - Irvine, Wm-Grave
Grave of William Irvine at Mt. Zion Cemetery (Protestant section) in Jerusalem - Irvine Grave
Tombstone of 6 members of Irvine family in Kilsyth Cemetery, Scotland William Irvine's parents and 4 siblings. In Loving Memory of Henry Irvine who died 23rd June 1869, aged 15 mos. Henry Irvine died 20th Sep. 1872, aged 2 years 8 mos. Margaret Irvine died 18th July 1886, aged 25 years Elizabeth Irvine died 18th June 1887, aged 15 years Also the Above Elizabeth Grassom died 20th Nov. 1897, aged 64 years The Above John Irvine died 12th Aug. 1913, aged 80 years OH, MAY WE ALL TOGETHER MEET EMBRACING THE REDEEMER'S FEET - Irvine, Wm-Grave-w/Elizabeth Coleman
Elizabeth Coleman at William Irvine's grave in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem, January 10, 2019. - Irvine, William #10
William Irvine #10, Founder of 2x2 Church - Hartman Bruce
Bruce Hartman was a Message Person. He willed his collection of Irvine's letters to TTT. (Bruce passed away Aug 8, 2018) - 1912 KY Lancaster (or Bybee?)
1912 Lancaster (or Bybee) Kentucky USA Convention. - Kilsyth Church of Scotland 1 x4
Wm Irvine was raised in The Free Church. The congregations of The Burns Free Church and Old Parish Church united in 1975 and became The Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Church of Scotland, now located at 11 Church Street - Welcome to Kilsyth
Welcome to Kilsyth Scotland. Photo taken July 26, 2004 - NancyRodrigues
Omega Follower Nancy Sue Rodrigues typed many of the letters written by William Irvine for placement on TTT http://www.tellingthetruth.info/founder_letters/ - Irvine, William w/Bill & Jack Carroll
1910 William Irvine (standing), Bill & Jack Carroll - Kilsyth Church of Scotland
Wm Irvine was raised in The Free Church. The congregations of The Burns Free Church and Old Parish Church united in 1975 and became The Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Church of Scotland, now located at 11 Church Street - Followers of Wm Irvine's Omega Message
Some Followers of William Irvine's Omega Message. Left to right, back row: Walter Hooe, Robert Skerritt (Bob), William Edwards, Rose Edwards Woman in print dress in front with dark hair is Bob Skerritt's 2nd wife, Minnie Gerow Skerritt. Robert Skerritt was in the work in the early days and wrote hymn No. 80. The rest are Walter Hooe's kids.