| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 29 - May 3, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Rev. John Sherman Coulbourn |
| Birth | 5/31/1867 at Deal Island, Somerset County, Md. |
| Death | 7/31/1941 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Funeral at Asbury Methodist Church, Easton, Md. Interment at St. Paul Cemetery, North Berlin, Md. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Due to early death of his father, he helped his mother with responsibility of a large family. As a boy, he read about Joshua Thomas of "The Peninsula Methodism" and converted when a youth. Aided by tutors, he became well-read man. Served as director & member of executive committee of Hampton Ministerial Conference. Joined Delaware Conference in 1896. Charges: White Haven, Md; Quantico, Md; Wattsville, Va; Berlin, Md; Easton, Md. At Wattsville, Va. He organized & built the St. Johns Church & renovated parsonage & remodeled Friendship Church. He accomplished many things at other charges and was greatly respected. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: Alfred & Elizabeth Coulbourn Spouse: Georgeanna Robinson of Deal Island, Md. (deceased) children: John Herman of Pocomoke City & James Percy of Salem, N. J. 2nd spouse: Helen C. Waters of Pocomoke City, Md md 1899. - . children: Mrs. Viola C. Jackson of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Elsie C. Briddell of Berlin,Md; Mrs. Lavinia C. DeBrille of New York City; Mrs. Elaine Fields & Grace C. Gates of Easton, Md. Brother: James M. Coulbourne of New Castle, Del. Sister: Mrs. Isaac H. Bivens of Marion, Md. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 107 |
| Photo availbility? | Yes |
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