- Christie,Dave tent Hawaii
Christie, David (Dave) & Emma "Emily" F. (nee Wilson) Dave was born May 31, 1884, in Rathmolyon, Ireland; died Sept 30, 1969, in Multnomah Co., Oregon. Emily was born May 8, 1883, in Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland; died Feb. 10, 1975, in Multnomah Co., Oregon. Dave entered work in 1905 per 1905 Workers List; He labored in Scotland, N. Ireland, Hawaii, California, Maryland, Michigan They are on 1926-27 List in Hawaii; on 1946-1947 Workers List in Hawaii Married Nov. 27, 1923 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co. Washington. Two children: Betty and Dave. Both were workers who married without permission. Dave was a cousin of Jack Carroll, who made an announcement and statement concerning workers marrying at the 1923 Milltown Convention. They pioneered the work in Hawaii. - Smith Bob & Martha-married workers
Smith, John Robert (aka Bob or Juan/João in Brazil) and Martha. Bob was born in Warrenton, Virginia, on March 24, 1894; went in the work in 1915. Martha (Hogg) Smith was born in Cahaney, Ireland on August 17, 1901; was in the work by 1924. Both went to Brazil as young workers, where they met and married, possibly around 1938. Spent the rest of their active preaching time there. Known in Brazil for pioneering in very remote areas and had many converts. Martha passed away in Graham, North Carolina, on March 23,1987. Bob died June 27, 1990, in Rockville, Maryland. They are buried in Warrenton, Virginia. NOTE: In the notes of Bob's funeral, there is NO MENTION of Martha who actively preached with him in the mission work that the workers commended him for. - ID 1916 Dalton Gardens
Since Emily Wilson married Dave Christie in 1923 and Grace Prideaux married Joe Brown around 1926, it appears their married surnames were added later. Belle (Weydt) and Charles Richter were married in 1901 and later became Workers in Montana and Wyoming. - Johnson, George Ella
George & Ella Johnson were Irish workers who decided to get married. They preached on East Coast USA. George died in 1972 - Brown Joe-Grace1
Joe and Grace Brown were workers when they married around 1926. Joseph (Joe) Brown was born January 27, 1887 in Carnteel, Tyrone, N. Ireland and died March 1978 in Oregon. He labored 1906 to 1978, British Isles, Quebec, Italy, New Brunswick, Ontario, Washington, Hawaii, Oregon. Kathryn Grace (Prideaux) Brown was born June 15, 1884 in Victoria, Australia and died March 9, 1996 in Oregon. She labored 1914 to 1976 in Victoria, Hawaii, Oregon - Scott, Sandy & Eva2
Alexander (Sandy) Scott. (1886-1968) He married Eva Scott (nee Idso, Iowa) and they preached in Italy after WW II ended. Sandy was from Scotland and went into the work in 1909. Reportedly, Sandy felt it was expedient to marry in order to reach more people with the gospel in Italy, and so he married Eva. His name is on Workers List for Italy in 1956. He labored in Scotland, USA and Canada. and also pioneered the work in Spain in 1933. Sandy wrote many of the hymns in Hymns Old & New as per hymn author booklet. Nos. 68, 73, 101, 127, 167, 188, 242, 245, 304, 323, 327, 335. (Re No. 245 this is sometimes mistaken for similar hymn by John Oxenham). He is buried near Chelan, Washington, USA. - Scott, Sandy & Eva 2
Sandy & Eva Scott (nee Idso; Iowa) Sandy was from Scotland. Reportedly, Sandy felt it was expedient to marry in order to reach more people with the gospel in Italy, and so he married Eva. Sandy wrote many of the hymns in Hymns Old & New. He lived from 1886-1968 and is buried near Chelan, Washington USA. He went into the work in 1909 and labored in Scotland, USA, Canada and he pioneered the work in Spain in 1933. He went to Italy after WWII ended. On Workers List for Italy in 1956. - Beattie, Ralph, Rene & Jean
Ralph Beattie with Rene & Jean - Scott, Alexander (Sandy)
Alexander (Sandy) Scott. (1886-1968) He married Eva Scott (nee Idso, Iowa) and they preached in Italy after WW II ended. Sandy was from Scotland and went into the work in 1909. Reportedly, Sandy felt it was expedient to marry in order to reach more people with the gospel in Italy, and so he married Eva. His name is on Workers List for Italy in 1956. He labored in Scotland, USA and Canada. and also pioneered the work in Spain in 1933. Sandy wrote many of the hymns in Hymns Old & New as per hymn author booklet. Nos. 68, 73, 101, 127, 167, 188, 242, 245, 304, 323, 327, 335. (Re No. 245 this is sometimes mistaken for similar hymn by John Oxenham). He is buried near Chelan, Washington, USA. - Bye, Lars & Olga
- Christie, Dave & Emily
Christie, Dave & Emily - Tyson, Frank; Tom Patterson, etc
Frank Tyson pioneered West Texas with Ray Bonds in 1921 Mr. & Mrs. Albert (Emma) deGroot were married workers. - Christie, Dave, Emily &2 children
Dave, Emily (nee Wilson) Christie with their 2 children. Dave entered work in 1905 per 1905 Workers List. They pioneered work in Hawaii and listed on 1926-27 List in Hawaii and were also on 1947 Workers List in Hawaii. In 1923, they were workers who married without permission. Dave was a cousin of Jack Carroll, who made an announcement and statement concerning workers marrying at the 1923 Milltown Convention. Two children were born to them while in the work. Dave died in 1969 and Emily in 1975. - Carroll, William (Bill) & Margaret (Maggie)
Bill, Maggie & Daughter May Carroll playing croquet. - Harris, Vernandez & Edith
1954 Doylestown, Pennsylvania Convention. Left to Right - Back Row: Ernest Prinsloo-Africa; George Koetzee-Africa; Vernandez Harris-Panama; Front Row: Fern Duncan-Canada; Olive Steele-Jamaica; Christine Gordon-VA; Mrs. Edith Harris-Panama; Frances Brown-VA. All labored in America, mostly Virginia. Mr & Mrs Harris labored mostly in the Washington, D.C. area - Wilson, Matt & Letitia
Matt & Letitia Wilson shown on 1906 Workers at Toronto Canada Convention List - Scott, Sandy & Eva
Sandy & Eva Scott (nee Idso; Iowa) Sandy was from Scotland. Reportedly, Sandy felt it was expedient to marry in order to reach more people with the gospel in Italy, and so he married Eva. Sandy wrote many of the hymns in Hymns Old & New. He lived from 1886-1968 and is buried near Chelan, Washington USA. He went into the work in 1909 and labored in Scotland, USA, Canada and he pioneered the work in Spain in 1933. He went to Italy after WWII ended. On Workers List for Italy in 1956. - Scott, Eva Tombstone
Eva Pearl (Idso) Scott Oct 3, 1914-October 11, 2010, age 96, She was married to Sandy Scott. Buried in Friends Cemetery, Mapleside, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA - Scott, Eva
Eva (Idso) Scott was married to Sandy Scott - Quick, Frank & Hilda
Frank & Hilda Quick (nee Vogt), 1970. Both were from Australia and married April 16, 1925. Preached in Australia and New Zealand. Frank was in the work in Victoria in 1917, left the work in mid-20s and later married Hilda. They entered the South Australian work as a pair in 1937 and preached in NZ until 1973. They had no children. Frank died in 1975 and Hilda died in 1977. Photo taken Christmas 1946 in Masterton, New Zealand - Dennison, Tom & Shirley
Tom & Shirley Dennison, a married worker couple Dennison, Thomas "Tom" Hugh & Shirley Ann (nee Jesiek) Tom was born April 8, 1890 in Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. He came to US in 1921 On 1921 Staffordshire Worker Convention picture as #33 On July 9, 1923, in Cook Co., Illinois, Tom left the work and married school teacher, Shirley, born August 13, 1904 in Michigan. They returned to work as a married couple. No Children. On 1936 and 1947 Workers List in Tennessee; On 1971-71 and 1973-74 Georgia lists Deceased: Tom on Dec. 6, 1976, aged 86; Shirley on July 5, 1982, aged 77 - Betty, Tom & Elizabeth (Lily)
Tom & Elizabeth (Pendreigh) Betty. She was a former worker with the Faith Mission and was from Scotland. She is listed on 1921 Staffordshire Worker Convention photograph as Nos. 73 and 101. Both entered work in 1905 and labored in U.K. and Ontario. Both were in the Work until they died. Tom died June 28, 1945 and is buried on Isle of Man. They had 3 sons: Moore, John and Ernest. - Elliott, Tom & Ellen
Tom & Ellen Elliott. Entered work in 1902. Shown on 1921 Staffordshire Worker Convention photograph as Nos. 16 & 168. Tom was nicknamed Tom the Baptist as he baptized numerous converts. The Elliotts sided with Ed Cooney in 1928 Division and left the original group. Tom died in 1930; Mrs. Elliott died April 16, 1966. Both passed away in England. - Dunshee, Willard & Ethel
Willard & Ethel Dunshee, 1940 - Brown, Joe & Grace
Joe and Grace Brown were workers when they married around 1926. Joseph (Joe) Brown was born January 27, 1887 in Carnteel, Tyrone, N. Ireland and died March 1978 in Oregon. He labored 1906 to 1978, British Isles, Quebec, Italy, New Brunswick, Ontario, Washington, Hawaii, Oregon. Kathryn Grace (Prideaux) Brown was born June 15, 1884 in Victoria, Australia and died March 9, 1996 in Oregon. She labored 1914 to 1976 in Victoria, Hawaii, Oregon - Betty, Tom & Elizabeth (Pendreigh)
Tom & Elizabeth (Pendreigh) Betty. She was a former worker with the Faith Mission and was from Scotland. Both were listed on 1921 Staffordshire Worker Convention photograph as Nos. 73 and 101. Both entered work in 1905 and labored in U.K. and Ontario. Died in the work. Tom died June 28, 1945 and is buried on Isle of Man. They had 3 sons: Moore, John and Ernest. - Quick, Frank & Hilda
Frank & Hilda Quick (nee Vogt), 1970. Both were from Australia and married April 16, 1925. Preached in Australia and New Zealand. Frank was in the work in Victoria in 1917, left the work in mid-20s and later married Hilda. They entered the South Australian work as a pair in 1937 and preached in NZ until 1973. They had no children. Frank died in 1975 and Hilda died in 1977. Photo taken Christmas 1946 in Masterton, New Zealand - Quick, Frank & Hilda
Frank & Hilda Quick (nee Vogt), 1970. Both were from Australia and married April 16, 1925. Preached in Australia and New Zealand. Frank was in the work in Victoria in 1917, left the work in mid-20s and later married Hilda. They entered the South Australian work as a pair in 1937 and preached in NZ until 1973. They had no children. Frank died in 1975 and Hilda died in 1977. Photo taken Christmas 1946 in Masterton, New Zealand - Kleven, Joe & Minnie
Joe and Minnie Kleven Joe 1891-1976; Minnie 1896-1972; married in 1916. Later they went in the work and labored 30 years as married couple in Alberta and Sask., Canada. After leaving the work, delivered mail in Stony Plains district in Alberta, where they were from. - Johnson. George (married to Ella Johnson)
George & Ella Johnson were Irish workers who decided to get married. They preached on East Coast USA. George died in 1972 - deGroot, Al and Emma
Al and Emma deGroot preached in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa. She had a Scottish or Irish brogue. They were a married couple and on 1926-27 List in Missouri & Arkansas. Also were on 1947 Workers List. Emma died in 1968; Al died in 1960. - Beattie, Ralph & Rene
Ralph & Rene (nee Amy Constance Irene Lester) Beattie. They married April 2, 1907andprofessed around 1909. Entered work May 23, 1911, leaving behind an 18 mo. son Archie with Rene\'s brother Clyde Lester and wife. Another 3 children were born while they were in the work and moved around New Zealand with their parents. Preached in Australia, Tasmania & New Zealand. Rene Beattie wrote several hymns in Hymns Old & New. Ralph died in 1958. Rene died in 1969 and is buried at Stratford. - Heselwood, Lilla/Olive (Bacon) 2
Mrs. Olive Bacon (sitting) was child of Heselwoods. Family of Chas. and Olive (Heselwood) Bacon who married in 1925 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, Eng. Olive was the daughter of Arthur & Elizabeth/Lily/Lizzie Heselwood, an early Married Worker pair. - Richter, Belle- Obituary
Obituary of Belle Richter, wife of Charles. They both entered the work in 1914. - Punke, Ernest & Finney
Ernst and Finney Punke. He was from Australia and went to Germany to preach. Both were workers who married while in the work in Germany. They had no children. - Micheletos, John & Annie
John Micheletos married Annie McBride. Both were in the work and together they pioneered the work in Greece. Photo taken in 1960. - Medica, Martin & Betty
In 1962, Martin & Betty Medica were the last couple to be married when they started in the work. They were the last married worker couple in the entire world. They labored in the Caribbean. Betty died March, 2012. - Medica, Martin & Betty
In 1962, Martin & Betty Medica were the last couple to be married when they started in the work. They were the last married worker couple in the entire world. Betty Medica died March 12, 2012, and Martin on June 3, 2019, aged 95. - McIlwrath, Willie & Millie
Willie & Millie McIlwrath, July 1956, Brandon, Manitoba - McClung, Wilson & Annie
Wilson & Annie McClung, Overseer of New Zealand. Wilson entered the Work in 1903. They preached in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand. Shown on 1921 Staffordshire Workers Convention photograph as Nos. 92, 94. Wilson born c1868; died May 15, 1944 in Auckland, New Zealand Annie born c1871; died Jan 29, 1945.