| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | Apr 16 - 20,1941 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Rev. James H. Scott |
| Birth | 1860 in Baltimore, Md |
| Death | 1/4/1941 |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Early education in Baltimore. Graduated from Lincoln University with Bachelor of Arts. Returned to Baltimore planning to teach, testing for Bd of Ed for principalship. Was first Negro to pass Baltimore Board of Ed for this position. Served leading positions in Conference. Served: New Castle, Del.; Wilmington Ct. Del; Ferry Ave., Camden N.J.; Newark N.J.; St Daniels, Chester, Pa; Zoar, Philadelphia, Pa; Germantown, Pa; Princess Anne, Md; Frankford Phila; St. Paul, Phila; Bethsaida. Served 48 years. Retired in 1934 |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: John & Sarah Scott Spouse: Emma Hall of Baltimore (predeceased him); married 52 yrs. Survived by 1 brother 1 sister, 5 sons, 3 daughters, 1 grandson. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 100 |
| Photo availbility? | Yes |
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