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After returning from his whaling expedition he lived for a while in Pennsylvania, where he united with the Brethren Church, and in 1867 settled in the Hickory Grove congregation, Carroll County, Il- linois. Here he was called to the ministry two years later, and entered upon his work with a zeal and ability that made of him a most interest- ing spiritual preacher. By occupation he was a plasterer, following his trade during the summer, and giving special attention to evangelistic
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work during the winter months. He was a poet of no mean ability, and for more than thirty years favored our readers and those of other journals with many of his excellent compositions. The last one he sent was already in type at the time of his death and seems to be admirably suited to his departure from the scenes of earth to those of the unseen world.
Elder George Zollers
About 1900 Brother Zollers left Northern Illinois and located at South Bend, Indiana, where he resided at the time of his death. The last years of his life he had laid aside his trowel and gave his time to the work of the ministry, proving to be a most successful minister. He was the author of two interesting books, one entitled, "Thrilling In- cidents on Sea and Land," and the other, "Poetic Musings on Sea and Land." He was one of the most lovable and spiritual preachers we had among us. He dearly loved his Savior, the church, and every good work in which the church was engaged. No man among us was more concerned about the mission cause. He was known as a close friend of Brother Christian Hope, and always cheered him in his labors on the mission field. As a conversationalist, his varied experiences and ready wit made him a most interesting companion. He will long be remem- bered the Brotherhood over as a devout, faithful and cheerful minister of the Gospel. Few men among us were more dearly loved by his friends, and for everybody, both young and old, he always had a warm greeting.
CHAPTER IX
WHO'S WHO-BIOGRAPHICAL PEN SKETCHES
AHNER, JACOB, b. Huntington Co., Ind., 11-14-1857; m. Mary Catherine Al- len, d. 9-21-1933; m. Clara Beverly, 9-25-1934, d. 10-1936; m. Sarah Kelly, 1943; min. 1888; established Ch. in Ft. Wayne, 1895; free min. here for 25 yrs .; pastor at Logansport and Flat Rock chs. in Ind. and at Bryan, O. d. 4-1-1945.
ALLDREDGE, JOHN S., b. Delaware Co., Ind., 2-15-1865; s. John and Susannah (Baxla) Alldredge; m. Leathy L. Wellington, 4-9-1890; ch. Linna I. and J. Cromer; Muncie H. S., Muncie Teachers' College, Indiana State Commercial College; At- torney 1888 -; Postal Service 1897-1912, Insurance 1915 -; Free ministry 1892-An- derson, Fountain, Indianapolis, Noblesville, Maple Grove, Middletown, New Hope, Summitville; Delegate many times to Annual Meeting; So. Ind. Mission Bd. pres. 6 yrs .; So. Ind. Aged Persons' Home 1934 -; 12 years in State Legislature in Madison Co., interested in Prohibition and Women Suffrage; home 1225 Home Ave., Ander- son, Indiana. d. 1950.
ANGENY, EDWARD T., b. Philadelphia Co., Pa., 8-6-1914; s. William G. and Catherine (Krupp) Angeny; m. Helen F. Buehl 2-26-1938; ch. Carol L. and Phyllis K .; H. S. Philadelphia, Bible Institute of Pa., Missionary Medical Work at Nat. Bible Institute of New York City, B. S. L. at Bethany, Chicago, Ill., A. B. at Juniata Col- lege, Huntington, Pa .; Ministry 1938-Woodworth, Ohio, Missionary to China 1940- 47, Muncie church, 1947-1951, Lower Miami Church, 1951-R6 Dayton, 7, Ohio.
ANGLE, WILLIAM L., b. Franklin Co., Va .; s. Lee and Elizabeth (Flora) Angle; m. Elizabeth A. Myer 12-25-1904; ch. Sarah, Lara, and Mary (deceased); Grade school Franklin Co., Va .; Farmer in Carroll Co., Ind .; Deacon 1906-1916, Lower Deer Creek, Bachelor Run; Minister, 1916-Lower Deer Creek, Bachelor Run; Eldership 1923.
ARNOLD, CHARLES M., b. Elkhart Co., Ind., 1-2-1866; s. of Levi and Susan (Neff) A .; m. Sarah C. Brown, 6-16-1895; ch. Cecelia E. and Levi J .; Normal School, Valparaiso; farmer; min., 1897; e., 1905; min. and e. at Bethany, 1997-1918; e. of New Paris, 1918-38; d. 1938.
ARNOLD, LEVI, b. Elkhart Co., Ind., 9-25-1901; s. of Charles M. and Sarah C. (Brown) A .; m. Katherine C. Bowers, 6-8-1929; ch. Eloine K. and Carol Sue; H. S., Goshen Coll., A. B. Manchester Coll .; A. M. Indiana U. P. S. teacher, 1923 -; min. free min., New Paris, 1922-29; Elkhart City, 1930 -; res., Elkhart, Ind.
BAGWELL, E. B., b. in Virginia on February 26, 1861. He moved to Ohio when he was seventeen. He married Mary Elizabeth Niswonger in 1884 and was called to the ministry about the same time. He was advanced to the eldership in Ohio some years before he moved to North Manchester in 1920. Brother Bagwell was pastor of the Olivet and the Bremen churches in Ohio. Shortly before moving to Indiana he became a field representative of Manchester College, which position he continued to hold after he moved, till about 1938. He passed away on July 6, 1940, in his eightieth year. He was the father of eleven children. He preached widely in the churches during the period of nearly twenty years of employment by the college.
BAIRD, GLENN M., b. in Guernsey County, Ohio, to Joseph M. and Alice Dugan Baird; bapt. by Ralph Hatton, 1926; m. Agnes Tice; child., Warren W. Baird;
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ed., Bethany Biblical Seminary, Drake University, Drake University Bible School, Oberlin Graduate School of Theology; min., 1935, elder, 1941; pastorates at Arcadia, Indiana; Marion, Indiana; Des Moines Valley, Iowa; Morrellville (Johnstown), Pa .; Hartville, Ohio; and Flora, 1951 -. Standing Committee (northeastern Ohio), 1950; Moderator of District Meeting (NE Ohio), 1949; Peace Director, N. E. Ohio, and Middle Iowa; Sec'y of Board of Christian Education, Western Pa.
BALDWIN, JACOB FRANKLIN, b. Wabash Co., Ind., 9-17-1893; s. Oscar and Catherine Jane (Deardorff) Baldwin; m. Cora Alice Miller, 7-5-1914; ch. Arthur, Elmer, Charles, Alice Nadine; B. S. L. Bethany Bible School, B. S. McPherson College, B. D. Bethany Biblical Seminary, Chicago, Ill .; Farmer, 1900-1910, Fruit rancher, 1910-1916, Fruit Warehouse foreman, 1916-1920, Inspector of perishable commodities for G. N. Railroad, 1920-1925; Minister, 1924 -; Eldership 1931 -; Evan- gelistic meetings from Calif. & Wash. to Va., Maple Grove, Ind., Elmdale, Mich., Sterling, Ill., Modesto, Calif., Morrill, Kansas, Lincoln, Nebr., Roann, Ind .; 3 years on Standing Comm., 4 times Dist. moderator, 2 years as Pres. of Sterling-Rock Falls, Ill. Week Day Re. Ed., 7 years as dist. director of Ministerial work, 3 years as Pres. of Lincoln, Nebr., Council of Religious Ed., 3 years Pres. of Trustee Board of People's City Mission of Lincoln, Nebr. Administered by the protestant churches and supported by Community Chest. Home-Roann, Ind.
BALSBAUGH, WALTER, b. Miami Co., Ind., 3-12-1877; s. John & Sarah J. (Fisher) Balsbaugh; m. Anna Miller 3-20-1901; ch. Wilma E., Frances Naomi, Ralph H., and Joseph A .; Grade School Mexico; Farmer in Union Township, 1905 -; Minister, 1917-, Eldership, 1921-, Mexico; Delegate to Annual & District meetings, participated on various committees; home-R. 1, Macy.
BANTZ, WILBUR M., b. Carrol County, Tenn., 6-23-1900; s. of Cyrus M. and Carrie (Oren) B .; m. Martha I. Blessing, 6-29-1918; ch. Floyd E., and Marcielle Ann; A.B., Manchester College, 1926; B.D., Crozer Theological Seminary, 1932; min., 9- 1924; e. 1930; Pastor, Ft. Wayne, Ind., 1925-29; also Richardson Park Ch. Del., 1929- 34; Olivet ch., Ohio, 1934-36; Toledo, Ohio, 1936-45; Manager at New Windsor, Md., 1945-46; pastor at Decatur, Ill., since 1946; served twice on Standing Com. Res., Decatur, Ill.
BARNHART, DAVID L., b. 10-11-1876, Franklin Co., Va .; s. John B. and Frances P. (Bowman) Barnhart; m. Cora A. Flora, 12-10-1899; ch. Ethel, Paul, Emert. John Dortha; Common grade school in Va .; Farmer, 1900 -; Deacon, 1904, Minister, 1907, Elder, 1908; delegate to Annual Conferences, 15 years on Mission Board, served on various other committees; deceased.
BARNHART, JEREMIAH, b. Franklin Co., Va., 9-3-1871; s. John and Frances P. (Bowman) Barnhart; m. Mary E. Flory, 10-1891; ch. Bessie, Zora Clyde, Frank, Everett, and Galen; Common rural school in Franklin Co., Va .; 3 weeks Bible School at Manchester College, No. Manchester, Ind., 3 weeks at Bethany Biblical Seminary, Chicago, Illinois, attended various institutes; Farmer in Virginia and Ind .; Minister, 1906, Eldership, 1909; Pyrmont, Rossville, Bachelor Run, Lower Deer Creek, Pittsburg, New Hope, Kokomo, Samson Hill, and Lick Creek; 1913-1923 Served on District Ministerial Missionary Board; home, Pyrmont.
BARTON, JAMES, b. 1825, Jefferson Co., Ohio; Min., 1866, in Cedar Lake Church; Did most of preaching there. D., 1902.
BEAHM, JAMES H., b. Somerset Co., Pa. 1917; s. J. C. and Martha Emma (Shockley) Beahm; m. Marie Bendsen, 6-2-1940; ch. Ronald James and Carol Marie; H. S., Greencastle, Pa., Elizabethtown College, 4 years, Bethany Biblical Seminary, 3 years; Ministry, 1934; pastor at Marion, Ind., Bremen, Ind., Brook- ville, Ohio, Chicago, Ill .; Eldership, 1945; Standing Committee Delegate, 1947 & 1948 (No. Ind.), Moderator of No. Ind., 1948, Reader of Annual Conference, 1947.
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Reader of District Conference, 1945 & 1947 (No. Ind.), District Board of Christian Education, Middle and No. Ind .; home, 3560 N. Congress, Chicago, Ill.
BERKEBILE, D. G., b. Fulton Co., O., 3-6-1880; s. of David and Sarah (Stutz- man) B .; m. Effie Kintner, 9-19-1903; ch. Clair, Dale, Mary, Paul, Lois, and Sara Louise; H. S. and 1 yr. at each Manchester Coll. and Bethany Bib. Sem .; teaching for 12 yrs. and farmer; min. 3-1900; e. 3-6-1909; free min. at Swan Creek ch. in O., pastor at Harris Creek ch. 1917-36; Union City and Poplar Grove ch. O., 1936-49; Pastor at West Goshen Ch., Ind., 1949 -; St. Comm., 1915, 24, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37, 39; 6 yrs. on Mission Bd., N. W., Ohio; 15 yrs., Mission Bd., so. O., 6 yrs. minis. Bd., So. O., Mod. of Dist. M. a number of times. res., Goshen, Ind.
BERKEY, FOSTER, b. Elkhart Co., Ind., 8-13-1880; s. of Peter and Catherine (Berkey) B .; m. Rosa Leer, 5-23-1901, d .; Lottie Inbody, 10-29-1914; ch. Harold; common Sch .; farmer, teacher, insurance agent; dea., 7-15-1920; min., 7-26-1828; e., 9-27-1932; presiding eld., 1935-41; del. six times to A. M .; Res., Goshen, Ind.
BOLLMAN, JESSE G., b. Marshall Co., Ind., 12-20-1875; s. of George and Lucinda (Holderbaum) B .; m. Lulu Ann Snedeker, 3-11-1911; ch. Dorothea, Paul M. and George R .; common sch .; dea., 3-1-1902; min., 6-14-1903; e., 12-9-1910; free min. in Bremen and Elkhart City chs .; del. many times to Dist. and A. M .; res., Elkhart City, Ind.
BONTRAGER, CLEMENT ELAM, b. Elkhart Co., Ind., 1-23-1899; s. of Levi M. and Mary Elizabeth (Cripe) B .; m. Lilia Agnes Showalter, 3-22-1925; ch. Virginia Mae and Mark Richard Tyndale; grade sch .; short time at Manchester Coll. and 1 yr. at Bethany Biblical Sem., also some correspondence work; farmer, factory worker and salesman; min., 7-6-1920; e., 4-5-1931; student pastor in W. Va .; pastor 1 yr. at Middlebury and 2 yrs. at North Winona chs .; since 1927 has been pastor and done other church work in Missouri, Idaho and Washington. Res., Kent, Wash- ington.
BORDEN, GARLAND BAUMAN, b. Shenandoah Co., Va., 1-26-1916; s. Albert Bauman and Lenna Alice (Ritenour) Borden; m. Marian Irene Fox, 5-8-1941; ch. James Edward, Margaret Ann, Elizabeth Louise; H. S., Detroit, Michigan, A.B., Manchester College; public school teacher; Ministry, 1942 -; pastor at Clear Creek, Sugar Creek, Loon Creek; Served as Dean of the Junior Camps at Camp Mack, 1945-1950; home, Huntington, Ind.
BOWMAN, BENJAMIN FLOYD, b. Henry Co., Ind., 8-26-1894; s. Daniel E. and Elizabeth S. Hoover Bowman; m. Zola Estel Bowers, 10-7-1914; ch. Bowers Frank- lin (deceased), Daniel Walter, Donald Gene; one year high school, two winter terms Bible and commercial at Manchester College; Farmer, 26 years for General Motors; at present farming and serving the Antioch Church as pastor.
BOWMAN, ERNEST, b. Middlebury, Ind., June 17, 1913; s. of William and Nora Bowman; m. Elsie Miller of Bristol, Nov. 28, 1934; ch. one son, Darell; H. S. Middlebury, A.B. Manchester, B.D. Bethany Biblical Seminary; licensed 1940, ordained 1941; Pastorates-Roann, Ind., Virden, Ill .; Milford, Ind. Address, Mil- ford, Indiana.
BOWMAN, NOBLE ORLA, b. Lagrange Co., Ind., 10-9-1899; s. of George C. and Mary Cathrine (Rink) B., m. Ethel Viola Eisenhour, 6-26-1928; ch. Wilbur, Walter, Bernice, Janice, Clair and Ronald; Common sch .; farmer and carpenter; min., 5-31-1927; e., 8-1931; part-time minister and pastor at various times since 1927 at Pleasant Valley, Rock Run, Syracuse, New Paris and Center chs. Ill health has prevented lengthy pastorates. Res., New Paris, Ind.
BOWMAN, PAUL S., b. Montgomery Co., Ohio, 11-15-1916; s. Ora B. and Altha Mae (Bookwalter) Bowman; m. S. Nadine Brown, 6-21-1944; ch. Dale Eugene;
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H. S., Madison Twp. and Trotwood, Ohio, Dayton Y.M.C.A. College of Dayton, Ohio, Morris Harvey College of Charleston, W. Va., B.S., at Manchester College, B.D., at Bethany Biblical Seminary at Chicago, Illinois; employed at V. E. Herter & Co., Dayton, O., and Charleston, W. Va., 1935-1942; Director of Radio, Ch. of the Brethren, 1947-1949; Field Representative of Manchester College, 1946-1947 and summers of 1948-1949; Minister, 1942-, Cando, No. Dakota, Pleasant View, Ind .; Delegate to Annual Conference, 1937, 1943, 1946; home, North Manchester, Ind.
BRALLIER, CHESTER, b. Kos. Co., Ind., 8-5-1880; s. Henry H. and Cathrine (Baer) Brallier; m. Kittie E. Danner, 11-14-1901; ch. Alvin, Wolford, Violet, Arthur, Ruth, Betty; Pierceton H. S., special Bible course at Manchester College, North Manchester, Ind., 1 year at Bethany Biblical Seminary, Chicago, Ill .; Farming, 1901-1910; In Mission Work (Barron Wise Church), 1911-1912; Farming, 1912-1915; Penna. Railroad signalman, 1915-1921; Foundry man, 1921-30; Farming, 1930 -; Minister, 1901 -; Eldership, 1905 -; Spring Creek, North Winona; Delegate to Annual Conference 5 years; home, R. R., Warsaw.
BRENEMAN, HOWARD D., b. Wayne Co., Ind., 3-1-1900; s. Daniel Breneman and Ida Ella Kendrick; m. Lura L. Hoover, 1-10-1920; ch. Edward Paul, Melvin H., and Roy H .; attended Shaffer Country School. Farmed in Henry and Wayne Counties, 1920-1944; Insurance Salesman, 1944-Sept., 1950; Began pastor work at Buck Creek Church Sept., 1950. Address, Mooreland, Ind.
BRIDGE, A. R., b. October 28, 1861, White Co .; s. George V. and Sophia Rizer Bridge; bapt. at age fifteen; min., November 14, 1885, and elder, November 16, 1913. Lived near Monticello till 1921 when he moved to North Manchester where he died January 30, 1948. Spent sixty-three years in the free ministry, preached many funerals, officiated at many weddings, performed many anointing services. Brother Bridge was married to Elizabeth Brechbiel on March 13, 1883, and to Orpha But- terbaugh, November 6, 1913. There were seven children, six of the first and one of the second marriage.
BROWNING, VERNARD B., b. Ross Co., Ohio, 4-4-1879; s. John W. and Emina (Moomaw) Browning; m. Harriett Ann Hyatt, 5-13-1900; ch. Opal E., Virgil I., Bertha M., Carol E., J. Robert, Paul W., James H .; ed., two years high school and teacher training, correspondence course; home, R. 3, Muncie.
BRUBAKER, WESLEY, b. Blair Co., Pa., 6-4-1915; s. of Elinas and Cora (Sell) B .; m. Leah Ruth Ebey, 12-31-1938; ch. Susan, Paul, Sarah, James, Thomas and Rosa; H. S., 2 terms at Manchester Coll. and 2 yrs. at Bethany Bib. Sem .; farmer, machinist and shop worker; min., 1939; pastor of Center ch. 1 yr .; Union ch., 1949 -; S. S. teacher; del. to Dist. Meeting, and various minor activities; res., Walkerton, Ind.
BRUBAKER, WILLIAM, b. Elkhart Co., Ind., 4-5-1876; s. of Jonas and Sarah (Yoder) B .; m. Celesta Loucks, 12-25-1898; ch. Ralph and Treva; common sch .; farmer; dea., 9-25-1909; Min., 11-24-1917; e., 11-14-1924; free min., Elkhart Valley and Baugo ch .; pastor, Maple Grove ch., 1935-1945; res., New Paris, Ind.
BRUMBAUGH, JOHN C., b. Montgomery Co., Ohio, 1-19-1892; s. of John H. and Sophia (Bookmiller) B .; m. Essie M. Baker, 8-29-1914; ch. John, Paul, Dale, James; ed., A.B., Manchester College, B.D., Bethany Biblical Seminary, A.M., Chicago University, A.M., Columbia University; teacher and Principal North Liberty H. S., 1915-1918; Teacher Manchester College, 1919-1920; Director of Re- search and Assist. Supt. South Bend Schools, 1921-1926; Principal Muessel School, South Bend, Ind., 1927 -; elect. Minister, 1911, part time pastor North Liberty and Cerro Gordo, 1915-1919 and Maple Grove Methodist Church, 1924-31. Res., 504 Summers Drive, South Bend 17, Ind.
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BUCKLEY, RAYMOND, b. August 15, 1925, to Rex R. and Frances Kinder Buckley, in Wayne County; baptized by E. O. Norris, 1944, married to Nancy J. McLear, Richmond, Indiana, 1944; elected to the ministry, May 16, 1951; experience, farmer, Sunday school Superintendent, and Sunday school Teacher. Children are Robert E., Virginia Lee, and John L. and James G. (twins).
BURGER, SAMUEL J., b. Lagrange Co., Ind., 11-22-1871; s. of Jonas and Susan (Bearinger) B .; m. Nora Belle Slisher, 4-7-1895; ch. Clemon Clifford, James Quinter; 3 yrs. H. S .; farmer; min., 3-17-1900; e., ?; free min. in English Prairie, 21 yrs .; pastor at Blue River and Auburn, Ind., and Battle Creek, Mich .; e. of English Prairie, 9 yrs .; served twice on Standing Comm .; held over 100 evangelistic meetings; officiated at 300 funerals and many weddings; d. 12-4-1930.
BURNETT, SAMUEL GARFIELD, b. Floyd Co., Va., 5-16-1882; s. Samuel and Mira (Hylton) Burnett; m. Letha A. Bowman, 9-12-1917; ch. Howard James Burnett, Herman Boyd Burnett,Paul Eugene; 1 year McPherson College, 3 yrs. Bethany Seminary, Chicago, Ill .; Farming, 1908-23; factory work, 1923-47; Minis- try, 1908 -; Big Creek Church, Ripley, Oklahoma, Anderson Church, 1923-47, An- derson, Ind .; Eldership, 1921; d. Madison, Ind., 9-15-1947.
BUSSARD, WILLIAM, b. Elkhart Co., Ind., 7-29-1849; s. of Elias and Re- becca (Boswell) B .; m. Charlotte Holderman, 8-11-1870; ch. Minnie Alma, Annie B., Franklin Addison, and Daisy Idell; H. S .; taught 2 yrs .; operated canning factory and sorghum mill; sold nursery stock; min. about 1884; e., 1908; free min. in West Goshen, Bethany, Nappanee and New Paris ch .; d. 8-16-1933.
BURKE, ELDON R., b. Marshall Co., Ind., 6-14-1898; s. of Albert and Lucy M. (Freed) B .; m. Cecil Davis, 9-16-1924; ch. Alive V. and David E. (deceased); ed., H. S., Ind., Manchester College, A.B., 1922, University of Chicago, M.A., 1926 and Ph.D., 1936; School teacher and Principal, 1917-1924; O.N.U., 1927-1931, Mt. Car- roll, Ill., 1932-1937; Ball State Teachers' College, 1937-1943; Research Dir. Breth. Ser. Philadelphia unit, 1943-44. Opened New Windsor Relief Center, 1944; 6 mos. in Paris; 6 mos. in Brussels relief work; Breth. rep. Cralog, 1946-1951; field Sec'y for Western zones and Berlin. Home, near Bremen. (See page 261)
BURNS, I. S., b. Juniata Co., Pa., 2-22, 1859; s. of Henry J. and Sarah Josephine (Kellogg) B .; m. Susan A. Wise, 5-1-1892; ch. Sarah Edith, Lizzie May, Bessie and Beulah Iola; School teacher, pastor, farmer; deacon and minister Yellow Creek, 1891-1914 and 1927-1933;pastor Topeka, 1914-1922, and Camp Creek, 1922- 1927; free ministry, Yellow Creek 1927-1933; d. 10-20-1933.
BYERLY, ROBERT ALLEN, b. Fostoria, Ohio, 2-27-1915; s. Oscar and Myrtle (Ferrall) Byerly; m. Helen Ruth Bailey, 4-1-36; ch. Kenneth Brandt, Mark Allen, Timothy Ferrall; Attended Miami U., Oxford, Ohio and Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio; A.B., Okla. A. and M .; B.D., Bethany Biblical Seminary; Graduate School of Religion, Butler University; Office work, Fostoria, Findlay, Ohio; Executive Secretary and Week-Day Re. Educ. instructor at Kokomo, Ind .; Howard County Council of Churches, 1946-1949; Ministry, Big Creek Ch. of Brethren, Okla., Kokomo, Indiana; Eldership, 1941; Standing Committee, 1943 and 1947; Dean of Camp Mack Boys' Camp, 1946-1950; Served as Exec. Secy. of Okla. P. of Tex. and N. Mex. Dist., 1942-43; Regional Council from So. Ind. District (2 three-year terms); director religious activities, Elizabethtown College, Pa., 1951 -.
CAMPBELL, ALFRED H., b. Clay Co., Ind., 10-7-1891; s. Henry L. and Arminta C. (Boes) Campbell; m. Lulu V. Heaston, 11-30-1922; ch. Henry A., Glen A., Vernon L., David A., Phillip W .; grade school, Saline City, 2 years H. S., Mount Morris, Ill., 1 year H. S., Colo. Springs, Colo .; Farmer; Ministry, 1920-, Antioch Church, Yoder, Colo., Maple Grove Church, Center Point, Ind .; Elder- ship, 1925. Home, Center Point, Indiana.
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CAMPBELL, GLEN, b. El Paso Co., Colorado, 10-21-1924; s. Alfred H. and Lula Heaston Campbell; m. Betty Jeanne Brooks (1948); ch. Phillip Glen; A.B., Manchester College; attended Bethany Biblical Seminary and Cornell Univ .; Tutored at Cornell and Bethany; Summer pastorate, Campbridge, Nebr. Headed toward India mission field. Present address: 3435 West Van Buren, Chicago, Ill.
CANFIELD, G. G., b. Republic Co., Kans., 7-4-1885; s. of Adrian M. and Amanda C. (Northrop) C .; m. S. Elizabeth Kinzie, 10-17-1906; ch. Esther, Cath- erine; ed. Academy and Training School, McPherson, Kan .; farmer, part-time and full-time pastor; Summerfield, Kan., Mt. Carroll, Freeport, and Rockford, Ill., Marion, O., Plymouth, Ind .; Brotherhood Evangelist, 1938-43; pastor Astoria, Ill., 1944 -; Del. A. and D. M. mem. St. Comm. Res., Astoria, Ill.
CARPENTER, CARNIE A., b. Jackson Co., Ind., 11-29-1894; s. Alexander and Julia A. Powell Carpenter; m. Bessie A. Baxter; ch. Maurine, Dorothy, Mark, Daniel, Virginia (deceased). Served as pastor in Upper Fall Creek (1928-31), Summitville (1932), Beach Grove (1933). Preached in Anderson (1934-36) and New Hope (1940-43). Now living at Clarksville, Ind.
CASSEL, MERLIN EMERSON, b. Miami Co., O., 12-25-1915; s. of Howard Stanley and Mary Elizabeth (Wenger) C .; m. Jane Elizabeth Plunkett, 6-14-1941; ch. Rebecca Jane and Joseph Howard; H. S .; A.B., Manchester Coll .; 2 yrs. Bone- brake; 1 yr. Bethany Bib. Sem., B.D .; farmer, Y.M.C.A. and teacher; Min., 1942; Summer Pastor in Iowa; free min., 1 yr .; Pastor in Ohio, 1 yr .; Pastor at Plymouth ch. since Oct., 1945. Res., Plymouth, Ind.
CHAPMAN, EVERETT, b. Whitley Co., Ind., 2-10-1895; s. of William S. and Lucinda (Hively) C .; m. Lois Shively, 12-23-1915; ch. Harry Lee, Mildred Grace and Leah Joy; grade sch .; farmer; dea., 3-29-1919; min., 3-20-1921; lea. and free min. in Blue River, 1915-21; free min. Pleasant Hill, 1921 -; del. to Dist. and A. M. several times; res., Churubusco, Ind.
CLEM, AMSEY ERVIN, b. Elkhart County, Ind., 4-6-1871; s. of Jacob and Mary E. (Braddock) C .; m. Clara Weybright, 12-13-1902; ch. John J., Charley A., Paul D., David G., Jesse E., Daniel and Dale; grade school and short time at Manchester Coll .; farmer and factory worker; dea., 5-8-1898; min., 5-21-1899; e., 3-7-1908; helped in organization of New Salem and Solomon's Creek chs .; free min. all his life; elder of Syracuse, Pleasant View Chapel, Solomon's Creek and Bethany chs. at various times; del. to A. M. 12 times; d. 3-23-1947.
COBB, E. M., b. Jackson Co., Iowa, 3-27-1867; s. James and Rebecca Ann (Follis) Cobb; m. Lydia Shelper; m. Minnie Ring; ch. Emerson J .; Common school at Jackson Co., Iowa, Franklin Co., Ind., Brookville, Ind., Lebanon, Ohio, No. Manchester, Ind .; Taught school 5 years; min. in Pyrmont church, 1899-1908; editor of "Inglenook," later went into Brethren Church, died around 1944. Wrote The Mayville Class Abroad (trip to the Holy Land).
COBLENTZ, PERRY E., b. Miami Co., Ind., 11-26-1881; s. Samuel and Lucinda (Erbaugh) Coblentz; m. Peache Wolfe, 8-1901; ch. Florence, Ruth, and Mildred; Common school, some work at Manchester College in 1918-19; Farmer; Ministry, 1914; Eldership, 1919; Churches: Santa Fe, Kokomo, Delphi, Marion, Howard; home, R. R. 1, Bunker Hill.
CLOPPERT, HUGH, b. Montgomery Co., O., 8-30-1885; s. of Herman and Cora A. (Hubley) C .; m. Maude C. Bowman, 2-24-1907; Altha B. George, 3-20- 1934; ch. Florence, Virgie, John Raymond, Lydia and Mildred; H. S. and 2 terms Ohio No. U., Ada, O .; farmer, teacher of PS. Postal service; min., 1913; e., 1925; e. of Happy Cor. and Trotwood ch. O., 1928-38; pastor and e. of East Dayton, O., Belvedere, Cal. and Cincinnati, O., 1933-1948; pastor of Middlebury ch., Ind., 1948-1950; St. Com., 1939; Dist. Min. Bd., 1933-41; Mod. Dist. Conf., 1941; res., Co- lumbiana, Ohio.
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COOK, DELBERT J., b. Wabash Co., Ind., 2-13-1925; s. Jesse J. and Edith P. (Bowman) Cook; m. Arlene Widick, 6-21-47; ch. Delene Carolyn; Graduate of Manchester College; Public school teacher; Pastor at Auburn, Ind., 1 year.
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