| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | March 31 -April 4, 1937 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Rev. Thomas Henry Kiah, A.B., A.M., Ped.D. |
| Birth | ? / Cambridge, Dorchester Cty, Md. |
| Death | 12/30/1936 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Md. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | He had three periods of his life: growth & preparation, pastoral service in Christian ministry of Delaware Conference, and period of principalship of Princess Anne Academy. Went through P.A. Academy and Morgan College & took postgrad courses at Columbia & Cornell Universities. Licensed to preach at 17 yo in Oakville, Md. Pastored in Ocean City, N.J. while in college & sent to St. Michaels, Md upon graduation. Then he was sent to Principalship of Princess Anne Academy. During his tenure the school advanced from high school to Jr. College & to a 4 year standard college. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: William & Adeliah Kiah Spouse: Mary Roberta Townsend md June 1906 - 6 children: Brewington, Lycurgus, Waldo, Gregary, Rodelia & McQuay. She died 10/7/1918. 2nd spouse: Cynthia Ola Powdrill md. 6/8/1921 - 5 children: Cynthia Thomas Henry Jr., Humphrey, Gwendolyn & Grace. Survived by wife, 11 children, a twin Brother, Rev. J. A. Kiah, Treasurere of the Delaware Conference & pastor of Shiloh M. E. Church, Crisfield, Md & 1 grandchild Dolorous Hughes. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 137 |
| Photo availbility? | Yes |
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