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

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Record #373 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary March 22-26, 1939
Deceased Person William Howard Jefferson
Birth ca 1874 in Middletown, Del.
Death 1938/9; Barclay Charge, Easton District. ca 65 yo
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Converted at 16 yo. Filled many offices in Dale's M. E. Church in Middletown, including Local Preacher. Sunday School Superintendent many years. Served Barclay Charge 10 yrs.
Family and Other Information Parents: David & Rhoda Jefferson of Middletown 8th of 10 sons. Spouse: Blanche C. Price md 6/29/1901 - 12 children: 5 boys & 7 girls, 2 girls & 2 boys predeceased him. Survived by brothers Rev. J. W. Jefferson & Lorenzo & Frederick & 15 grandchldren.
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