Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #233 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 4-8, 1917
Deceased Person Rev. Harry Thomas Gaines Jennings
Birth 1876 in Winchester, Va.
Death 1916/17 in Winchester, Va. Funeral at John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church, Winchester, Va.
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Spent most of life in Winchester, atended public schools & was traveling agent for Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Converted at 10 yo & became active worer in home church. Licensed to preach in 1900 at Washington Conference. Entered Gammon Theological Seminary but returned home after death of father. Served at pastor in in Morgantown & Fairmont in W. Va of Washington Conference. Received on trial in Delaware Conference in 1910. Charges: Fordville, N.J.; Swainton, N.J.; Cokesbury, Md.
Family and Other Information Parents: William & Lucy A. Jennings
Online PDF Page Number (if available) pdg pg 97
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