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JACK, C. W. H. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1931. Appointments: Ekastown 1931-1934.
JACK, DAVID HARPER (1812-9/23/1853) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1841; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1843; Full Membership 1845; Deacon 1845, Hamline; Elder 1847, Janes; Deceased: September 23, 1853 in West Salem, Pennsylvania. Buried in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Born about 1812 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Red Bank Circuit 1843-1844; Clarion Circuit 1844-1845; Saegertown 1845-1847; Rockville 1847-1849; Salem (Mercer County) 1849-1850; Clarksville/Charleston/Sharon 1850-1851; Clarksville 1851-1852; Espyville 1852-1853; Williamsfield 1853-September 23, 1853.
JACKSON, ABNER (9/17/1795-8/3/1883) (Phosa Hendryx 1870) (Nancy Eckert 9/30/1879) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1828; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1832; Full Membership 1834; Deacon 1834, Soule; Elder 1835, Andrew; Retired 1854; Deceased: August 3, 1883 in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania. Buried Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born September 17, 1795 in Exeter, New York. Appointments: Franklin Circuit 1831-1832; Clarion Circuit 1832-1833; Brookville/Ridgway Mission 1833-1834; Butler: First 1834-1836; Harmony 1836-1838; Beaver/Fallston 1838-1840; Pittsburgh: Allegheny: Beaver Street 1840-1841; Bealsville 1841-1843; Chartiers 1843-1845; Carmichaeltown 1845-1846; Not appointed 1846-1847; Ruffs Creek Mission 1847-1848; Superannuated 1848-1851; Canonsburg 1851-1852; Greenfield/California 1852-1854; Greenfield/California 1867-1868; Emory Chapel/Ekastown 1868-1869.
JACKSON, ARTHUR J. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1918; Full Membership 1922; Transferred Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1937. Deacon 1922, Anderson; Elder 1923, McConnell Appointments: Unionville/Concord 1916-1918; Unionville 1918-1919; Homewood/Koppel 1919-1920; Chippewa 1920-1921; New Brighton: First Assistant 1921-1922; Appointed to attend school 1922-1927; Professor: American University 1927-1936; Millvale 1936-1937.
JACKSON, CORNELIUS H. (5/31/1830-2/8/1906) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1840; Full Membership 1842; Deacon 1842, Morris; Elder 1844, Waugh; Retired 1867; Charter Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference 1876; Deceased: February 8, 1906 in East Ohio Conference. Appointments: Hanover/Knoxville 1840-1841; OH: Columbiana 1841-1842; Florence 1842-1843; Ohio Circuit 1843-1844; Clarksburg 1844-1845; Wellsville 1845-1847; Saint Clairsville 1847-1848; PA: Pittsburgh: Wesley Chapel 1848-1850; OH: Steubenville: South Street 1850-1852; Canton 1852-1854; Temperanceville 1854-1856; Presiding Elder: Steubenville District 1856-1860; Salem 1860-1862; Damascoville 1862-1863; PA: Johnstown: Franklin Street 1863-1866; Mill Creek/Conemaugh 1866-1867.
JACKSON, HENRY S. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1876; Member on Trial Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Member Methodist Episcopal North-East Ohio Conference 1912. Appointment: Liberty 1876-1877.
JACKSON, JOHN J. (8/27/1826-7/1/1911) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1850; Full Membership 1852; Deacon 1852, Simpson; Elder 1854, Scott; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Deceased: July 1, 1911 in East Ohio Conference. Appointments: Summerfield 1850-1851; Lowell 1851-1852; Bearsville 1852-1853; Sharon 1853-1854; Salem 1854-1855; Senecaville 1855-1856; Cumberland 1856-1857; Morgan 1857-1859; Waynesburg: First 1859-1861; Shousetown (Glenwillard) 1861-1863; Hillsboro 1863-1865; Clairton: Pine Run 1865-1868; Columbia 1868-1869; Columbiana 1869-1871; Enon Valley 1871-1873; Harlem Springs 1873-1876; Bethel 1876-1879.
JACKSON, ROBERT W. (3/25/ 1892-8/19/1958) (Cerepta Ward 8/4/1892-5/15/1933) (Millicent Reehl -8/10/1940) (Jean Sherrieb 7/12/1958) - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Pittsburgh Conference 1926-1928; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1928; Full Membership 1931; Deacon 1931, Welch; Elder 1934, H. L. Smith; Retired 1958; Deceased: July 12, 1958 in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. Buried in Howe Cemetery, R. D. 1, Coal Center, Pennsylvania. Born March 25, 1892 in Florence, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Swarts/Throckmorton/Oak Forest 1926-1927; Speers/Ebenezer 1927-1929; Seward/Armagh/Cramer 1929-1932; West Bridgewater 1932-1935; Natrona 1935-1937; Boston 1937-1940; Millvale 1940-1941; West Newton 1941-1944; McKeesport: Beulah Park 1944-1948; Mount Pleasant 1948-1951; Point Marion: First 1951-1956; Glassport 1956-July 12, 1958.
JACKSON, WILLIAM - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1841; Discontinued 1842. Appointments: Monongahela 1841-1842.
JACOB, ELISHA P. (5/8/1813-7/20/1890) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1840; Full Membership 1842; Deacon 1842, Morris; Elder 1844, Waugh. Located 1852; Readmitted 1872; Retired 1872; Charter Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference 1876. Deceased: July 20, 1890 in East Ohio Conference. Appointments: Florence 1840-1841; Claysville 1841-1842; Kanawha 1842-1843; Clarington 1843-1844; OH: Washington 1844-1845; PA: Coshocton 1845-1846; OH: Leesburg 1846-1847; PA: Monongahela City 1847-1848; OH: Leesburg 1848-1849; Deersville 1849-1850; New Philadelphia 1850-1852.
JAMES E. F. - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1907. Appointments: Ashville 1907-1908.
JAMES, PETER F. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1855. Appointments: Monongahela City 1855-1856.
JAMIESON, THOMAS (3/27/1784-11/3/1851) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1817; Full Membership 1819; Deacon 1819; Elder 1821; Member Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1825; Retired 1845; Deceased: November 3, 1851 in Senecaville, Ohio. Born March 27, 1784 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Monongahela/Randolph 1817-1818; Calvert 1818-1819; Preston 1819-1820; East Wheeling 1820-1821; Monongahela 1821-1822; Greenfield 1822-1823; Ohio 1823-1824; Stafford 1824-1825; Connellsville 1825-1826; Redstone 1826-1827; Harrison 1827-1828; Superannuated 1828-1829; Fairall/Greenfield/Fairview 1829-1830; Supernumerary 1829-1830; Superannuated 1830-1831; Supernumerary 1831-1832; Superannuated 1832-1833; Brownsville Circuit 1833-1834; Washington 1834-1835; Without appointment at own request 1835-1836; Smithfield 1836-1837; OH: Deersville 1837-1838; Superannuated 1838-1839; Ligonier 1839-1840; Sharon 1840-1842; Supernumerary 1842-1843; Superannuated 1843-1844; New Philadelphia 1844-1845; Waynesburg: First 1846-1847; Somerset Circuit 1849-1850.
JANNEY, LEWIS (4/14/1810-4/11/1887) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1834; Member on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference at Organization 1836; Full Membership 1836; Deacon 1836, Soule; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1837; Elder 1838, Waugh; Located 1857; Member North Nebraska Methodist Episcopal Conference. Appointments: Butler 1834-1835; Shippenville/Cherry Run/Tionesta Mission 1835-1836; Oil Creek/Tionesta Mission 1836-1837; OH: Dover 1837-1839; Deersville 1839-1840; Flushing/Moorefield 1840-1841; Leesburg 1841-1843; Newport 1843-1844; Superannuated 1844-1849; PA: Fairall Circuit 1848-1849; Waynesburg: First 1849-1850; OH: Beallsville 1850-1851; Grove Creek 1851-1853; Fish Creek 1853-1854; Blockville/Dunkard's Creek 1854-1855; Supernumerary 1855-1857.
JAQUAY, KELSEY T. (9/21/1856-7/29/1938) (Alice C. Black 1/8/1853-5/30/1915) (Clara Mae Fisher 5/8/188010/13/1938) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1892; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1893; Full Membership 1895; Deacon 1896, Vincent; Elder 1897, Fowler; Retired 1925; Deceased: July 29, 1938 in Salamanca, New York. Buried in Steamburg, New York. Born September 21, 1856 in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania. Appointments: PA: Ferdinand Supply 1892-1893; Ferdinand 1893-1897; Dicksonburg 1897-1901; Belleview: Cliff 1901-1904; NY: Salamanca 1904-1912; PA: Cochranton 1912-1914; Sharpsville 1914-1919; Clarendon/Tiona 1919-1922; NY: South Dayton 1922-1925.
JARRETT, E. W. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1921. Appointments: Homewood/Houtsdale 1921-1923.
JEFFREYS, JUDSON (10/22/1874-10/10/1928) (Margaret S. Forsythe 1/25/1875-2/10/1959) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1896; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1904; Full Membership 1906; Deacon 1905, Cranston; Elder 1906, Goodsell; Deceased: October 10, 1928 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born October 22, 1874. Appointments: Banning 1898-1899; Webster 1904-1906; Fayette City 1906-1909; Wilmerding 1909-1915; Pittsburgh: Perrysville Avenue 1915-1920; Scottsdale: Trinity 1920-1925; Wilkinsburg: Mifflin Avenue 1925-1927; Superintendent: Allegheny District 1927-September 10, 1928.
JELBART, JAMES H. (4/20/1859-12/27/1951) (Fannie A. Butler 5/29/18622/13/1929) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1889; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1889; Full Membership 1891; Deacon 1891, Fowler; Elder 1892, Hurst; Retired 1932; Deceased: December 27, 1951 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Buried in Greendale Cemetery, Greenville, Pennsylvania. Born April 20, 1859 in Parish of Saint Just, Cornwall, England. Appointments: Emerickville/Port Barnett 1889-1894; Belleview: Cliff 1894-1897; Johnsonburg 1897-1904; New Bethlehem 1904-1908; Brockwayville 1908-1910; Chicora 1910-1915; Meadville: Grace 1915-1922; Field Agent: Ida M. Cribbs Methodist Home 1922-1932.
JENKINS, ALFRED (3/4/ 1890-7/1/1966) (Ann Price 8/23/1892-10/19/1964) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1934; Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1942-1957; Deacon 1945, Straughn; Elder 1947, Straughn; Graduate Course of Study 1947; Retired 1957; Supply Pastor Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962; Deceased: July 1, 1966 in Lanham, Maryland. Buried in Whitfield Chapel, Lanham, Maryland. Born March 4, 1891 in Blaenavon, England. Appointments: Howe/Coal Center 1942; West Homestead 1942-1943; Mount Morris 1943-1947; Carmichaels/ Jefferson 1947-1948; Carmichaels 1948-1949; Mount Lebanon (Tarrs) 1949-1957.
JENKINS, HARRY MONROE (5/17/1891-8/1/1971) (Edna Suzana Yoders 4/18/1894-2/3/1983) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1914; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1924; Full Membership 1928; Deacon 1928, Welch; Elder 1933, Leonard; Retired 1957; Member Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962. Appointments: Fairall Circuit 1924-1927; Beallsville 1927-1931; Brownsdale (Nixon) 1931-1939; Bridgeville/ Fawcett 1939-1942; Gastonville/Edwards Chapel 1942-1947; Pittsburgh: Walton/South Side 1947-1951; Dunbar: Franklin Memorial 1951-1954; Addison/Listonburg 1954-1957; Retired 1957; James Chapel 1957-1962.
JENKS, JACOB - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1829; Full Membership 1831; Deacon 1831, Hedding; Elder 1833, Roberts; Retired 1835; Member Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1836; Located at his own request 1936. Appointments: New Castle 1829-1830; New Lisbon 1830-1831; Beaver Circuit 1831-1832; Springfield 1832-1833; Cambridge: Gravel Run 1833-1835.
JENNES, C. S. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1847; Full Membership 1849; Deacon 1849, Waugh; Elder 1851, Morris; Withdrew from Ministry/Membership under charges 1855. Appointments: NY: Gerry 1847-1848; Ashville 1848-1849; PA: Wattsburg 1849-1850; Quincy 1850-1851; Mayville 1851-1852; Supernumerary 1852-1853; Mayville 1853-1854; Left without appointment 1854-1855.
JENNING, EARL A. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1884. Appointments: Bridgeville/Fawcett 1884-1885.
JENNINGS, EARL J. - (6/23/1891-8/11/1956) (Emma B. Tinkey 10/25/1891-4/29/1959) - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1928; Deacon 1931, Welch; Elder 1933, Leonard; Retired 1956; Deceased: August 11, 1956 in Polk Pennsylvania. Buried in Polk, Pennsylvania. Born June 23, 1891 in Cokesville, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Marienville 1928-1933; Pulaski/King's Chapel 1933-1937; Cooperstown/Bethel 1937-1942; Polk 1942-1948; Eau Claire 1948-1955; Sugar Grove 1955-1956.
JENNINGS, H. W. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference 1952. Appointments: Tucker 1952-1953.
JENNINGS, JAMES J./W. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1902. Appointments: Lucyville (Roscoe)/Mount Tabor 1902-1903.
JENNINGS, JOHN/JOSEPH W. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1903. Appointments: Armagh/Black Lick Community 1883-1884; Millsboro/Winnett Chapel 1896-1899; Throckmorton 1899-1902; Speers 1903-1904.
JENNINGS, THOMAS J. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1832; Full Membership 1834; Deacon 1834, Soule; Member of the Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference at Organization 1836; Elder 1836, Soule; Located 1839. Appointments: Youngsville 1832-1833; Smethport/Sinnemahoning Mission 1833-1834; North East: Park 1834-1835; NY: Gerry 1835-1836; Fredonia 1836-1837; Mesopotamia 1837-1838; Williamsfield 1838-1839.
JEWELL, LAWRENCE CLESSON (1/1/1901-2/14/1965) (Mary Edith King 1/28/1901-3/30/1999) - Conference Relations: Served as a Free Methodist Pastor 1923-1944; Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference 1944-1962; Elder 1956, Wicke; Supply Pastor Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962; Deceased: February 14, 1965 in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. Buried in Khedive, near Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Born January 1, 1901 in Warren, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Monongahela Circuit 1944-1948; West Bend/Rice's Landing 1949-1951; Asbury Circuit: Asbury Chapel/Shannon Run/Davistown/Shorden Chapel 1952-1953; Bobtown 1954-1957; Venetia: Wrights 1957-1960; Manor: First 1960-1963; Connellsville Greenwood 1963-February 14, 1965.
JICKA, HUBERT FRANCIS, JR. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1956; Deacon 1956, Wicke; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference on Trial 1962. Appointments: Jamestown: First Assistant 1956-1957; Clarendon 1957-1960; Appointed to attend school 1960-.
JIMESON, ALLEN A. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1840; Full Membership 1842; Deacon 1842, Morris; Elder 1844, Waugh; Member Methodist Episcopal North Ohio Conference 1848; Located 1850; Joined the Presbyterian Church. Deceased: January 1892. Appointments: Lewis 1840-1842; Kingwood 1842-1843; Somerset Circuit: Somerset: Calvary 1843-1845; Pittsburgh: Smithfield Street 1845-1846; Massillon 1846-1848.
JIMESON, MOSES P. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1840; Full Membership 1842; Deacon 1842, Morris; Elder 1844, Waugh. Retired 1853. Deceased: Date Unknown. Appointments: Pittsburgh: East Liberty 1840-1841; Johnstown: Franklin Street 1841-1842; Ligonier: Heritage 1842-1843; Redstone 1843-1844; Connellsville: First (Wesley) 1844-1846; Greensboro 1846-1847; Wellsville 1847-1849; Bridgewater 1849-1851; Brownsville 1851-1853.
JOHNSON, ASBURY C. (3/15/ 1840-6/25/1916) (Allie Parker 3/12/1892) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1871; Full Membership 1873; Deacon 1873, Harris; Elder 1875, Bowman; Retired 1904; Deceased: June 25, 1916 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Buried in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Born March 15, 1840 in Stoyestown, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Gallitzin 1871-1872; New Derry 1872-1875; Homer City/Black Lick 1875-1877; Latrobe 1877-1880; Ligonier: Heritage 1880-1883; Johnstown: Coopersdale 1883-1886; Turtle Creek: McMasters 1886-1887; Presiding Elder: Blairsville District 1887-1890; Blairsville: First 1890-1895; Butler: First 1895-1898; Supernumerary 1898-1902; Vanport 1902-1903; Braddock: Port Perry (near Turtle Creek 1903-1904.
JOHNSON, BENJAMIN W. (1797-10/28/1877) - Conference Relations: Member Methodist Protestant Ohio Conference 1829; Elder 1829, President Jacob Myres; Transferred to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1833; Transferred to Methodist Protestant Ohio Conference 1835; Deceased: October 28, 1877 in Tennessee. Appointments: Madison Circuit 1830-1832; Louisville Circuit 1832-1833; Steubenville Circuit 1833-1834; Steubenville Station 1834-1835.
JOHNSON, C. S. Conference Relations: Member of Methodist Protestant Indiana Conference; Loaned to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1938. Appointments: Pittsburgh: Second, Supply 1938-1941.
JOHNSON, DELBERT L. - (2/25/1856-6/27/1931) (Elizabeth Kimmins -6/13/1951) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1885; Full Membership 1887; Deacon 1887, Hurst; Elder 1889, Foss; Retired 1924; Deceased: June 27, 1931 in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania. Buried in West Alexander, Pennsylvania. Born February 25, 1856 in Shelby, Ohio. Academic Records: Edinboro State Normal School 1880; M. A. Allegheny College 1893; Ph.D. Allegheny College. Appointments: Claysville 1885-1886; Brownsdale (Nixon) 1886-1889; Freedom 1889-1890; Freeport 1890-1892; Bellevue: Greenstone 1892-1897; Monongahela 1897-1902; Pittsburgh: Union 1902-1905; Butler: First 1905-1908; Latrobe 1908-1913; Oakmont 1913-1914; Superintendent Hamilton Home for the Aged 1914-1924.
JOHNSON, EDWARD Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Erie Conference 1944. Appointments: Brockport/Brandy Camp 1944-1948.
JOHNSON, EDWIN A. (10/30/1829-6/30/1885) (Almira Johnson 9/21/1830-3/18/1892) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1849; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1853; Full Membership 1855; Deacon 1853, Baker; Elder 1857, Scott; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1872; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1874; Deceased: June 30, 1885 in Allegheny City, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buried in Forestville, New York. Born October 30, 1829 in Gowanda, New York. Appointments: PA: Hudson 1853-1854; NY: Dunkirk 1854-1855; PA: Sharon 1855-1856; Westfield 1856-1858; Meadville: First (Stone) 1858-1860; NY: Fredonia 1860-1862; OH: Cleveland: Erie Street 1862-1863; OH: Warren 1863-1864; Akron 1864-1865; PA: Erie: First 1865-1868; NY: Jamestown (three months) 1868; Assistant Editor: Pittsburgh Christian Advocate 1868-1873; Pittsburgh: Allegheny City: Simpson 1873-1874; Supernumerary 1874-1885; While in the Supernumerary relinion he devoted himself to the authorship of books for young people.
JOHNSON, GEORGE WASHINGTON (2/22/1832-11/6/1903) (Evalina Hutchins) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1856; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Kentucky Conference 1853; Full Membership 1860; Deacon 1860, Simpson; Elder 1862, Scott; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1869; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Returned to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1876; Retired 1896; Deceased: November 6, 1903 in Avalon, Pennsylvania. Buried in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born February 22, 1832 in Somerfield, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Kentucky Conference; Maysville; Asbury/Alexandria; Covington: Greenup Street; Chaplain in Union Army 1858-1869; OH: Alliance 1869-1871; Minerva 1871-1874; Salineville 1874-1876; PA: Chartiers 1876-1878 Homestead 1878-1879; Springdale 1879-1882; Bellevue: Greenstone 1882-1885; Glenfield 1885-1886; Pittsburgh: North End/Evergreen 1886-1890; Pittsburgh: North End 1890-1891; Pittsburgh: Carson Street 1891-1892; Baden 1892-1896.
JOHNSON, HARRY LEE - (3/8/1878-11/24/1965) (Elizabeth B. Shields 6/15/1878-11/23/1962) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1911; Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1924-1955; Retired 1955; Retired Supply Pastor Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962; Deceased: November 24, 1965 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Buried in Prairie Cemetery, in Harrisville, Pennsylvania. Born March 8, 1878 in Forestville, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Forstville 1908-1908; New Castle: Simpson 1924-1942; Kinzua 1942-1944; Sigel 1944-1947; Edinburgh/Hillsville 1947-1951; Jackson Center 1951-1953; Saint Johns 1953-1956; Retired 1955; Queenstown 1956-1957.
JOHNSON, HARRY PARKER (3/16/1867-12/1/1927) (Candace Loveland 5/20/1870-9/22/1955) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1898; Full Membership 1902; Deacon 1900, Foss; Elder 1902, Fitzgerald; Deceased: December 1, 1927 in Dormont, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buried in Johnson Family Plot in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Born March 16, 1867 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Academic Records: Indiana State Normal School 1887; B.A. Allegheny College 1892; Harvard post Graduate; B.D. Drew Seminary 1901. Appointments: In School 1898-1901; West Bridgewater 1901-1903; Jeannette: First 1903-1906; Pittsburgh: Ben Avon 1906-1911; New Kensington 1911-1913; Blairsville: First 1913-1917; Sabbatical 1917-1918; Oakmont 1918-1923; Pittsburgh: Brushton 1923-1925; Leave of Absence 1925-1926; NM: Silver City 1925-1927; Johnstown: Franklin Street Associate 1927-1927; Pittsburgh: Dormont 1927-December 1, 1927.
JOHNSON, HENRY E. (3/27/1837-9/23/1920) - Conference Relations: After serving an Independent Methodist Church in Baltimore, Maryland for several years he was received into the Methodist Episcopal Holston Conference Church on Trial 1884; Transferred as a probationer of the first year to the Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1885; Advanced to Full Membership his orders as Deacon/Elder being recognized; Withdrew from ministry/ Membership under complaints 1890; Afterward became minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Deceased: September 23, 1920 in Virginia. Born March 27, 1837. Appointments: New Castle: Pearson Street 1884-1887; Greenville: First 1887-1890.
JOHNSON, JOHN - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1826; Full Membership 1828; Deacon 1828, Roberts; Elder 1830, Hedding; Located 1834. Appointments: Duck Creek Circuit 1826-1827; Chautauqua 1827-1828; Youngsville: First 1828-1829; Shippenville/ Rimersburg/Lawsonham/Indiana: Grace/Blairsville/Dayton 1829-1830; Woodsfield 1830-1832; Dover 1832-1833; Freeport 1833-1834.
JOHNSON, J. A. - Conference Relations: Member Methodist Protestant North Illinois Conference Prior to 1900; Transferred to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference October 12, 1900; Given Letter of Dismissal October 17, 1903. Appointment: Pittsburgh: First: South Side October 3, 1900-1903; Bakerstown 1903-October 7, 1903.
JOHNSON, JOHN E. (10/27/1830-11/5/1878) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach and Admitted on Trial/into Full Membership; Ordained Deacon/Elder in the Allegheny Conference Wesleyan Methodist Church of America; Received into the Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1867 with his orders being recognized; Member of the Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Retired 1878; Deceased: November 5, 1878 in Bainbridge, Ohio. Buried in Bainbridge, Ohio. Born October 27, 1830 in Bushington, Vermont. Appointments: Callensburg/West Freedom 1867-1869; Greenwood/Sheakleyville 1869-1870; Sharpsville 1870-1871; Mahoningtown 1871-1872; Wampum 1872-1873; OH: Brookfield 1873-1875; Niles 1875-1876; Bainbridge 1876-1878.
JOHNSON, RALPH - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1908; Received into Itineracy 1909; Full Member 1919; Elder 1922, President Alden Joseph Allen; Given Letter of Standing May 6, 1929. Appointments: Springdale March 1, 1908-1908; Orange 1908-1909; Nettle Hill Supply 1909-1910; Mahaffey Circuit 1910-1911; Served With Methodist Episcopal Church 1911-1919; Hillards/North Washington 1918-1919; Rogersville Circuit: Rogersville/Clay Lick/Valley Chapel 1919-1921; WV: New Cumberland, 1921-1922; PA: Houtzdale/Chairman: Susquehanna District 1922-1927; Left Without work to attend Seminary 1927-1929; Given Letter of Standing May 6, 1929.
JOHNSON, RICHARD Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1873. Appointments: Unionville 1873-1874.
JOHNSON, WILLIAM (11/30/1827-3/25/1894) (Elizabeth H. Kennedy 9/18/1834-4/21/1900) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1855; Full Membership 1857; Deacon 1857, Simpson; Elder 1859, Morris; Deceased: March 25, 1894 Brushton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born November 30, 1827 in Harrison County, Ohio. Appointments: Deersville 1855-1856; Liberty 1856-1858; Georgeville 1858-1860; Brownsville 1860-1862; Hanover 1862-1864; Sandyville 1864-1866; Bloomfield 1866-1868; Pittsburgh: Allegheny Circuit 1868-1869; Unionville 1869-1870; Unionville/Concord 1870-1871; Redstone 1871-1872; California/Greenfield 1872-1875; Mechanicsburg 1875-1876; Port Perry/Carpenters 1876-1877; Sardis 1877-1879; Pleasant Valley 1879-1880; Noblestown/Midway 1880-1883; Pittsburgh: Allegheny: Simpson 1883-1884; Pittsburgh: Allegheny Simpson/Evergreen 1884-1885; Homer City 1885-1886; Smiths Ferry 1886-1887; Pittsburgh: Allegheny: Riverside 1887-1888; Natrona 1888-1893; Pittsburgh: Brushton 1893-1894.
JOHNSON, WILLIAM L. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1909. Appointments: Sabula 1909-1911.
JOHNSON, WILLIAM R. (6/5/1797-4/4/1887) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1851; Full Membership 1855; Deacon 1850, Janes; Elder 1857, Scott; Member of the Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Retired 1861; Deceased: April 4, 1887 in Hubbard, Ohio. Born June 5, 1797 in Pettigoe, Fermanagh County, Ireland. Appointments: Riceville 1851-1852; Wesleyville 1852-1854; Saegertown 1854-1856; Jefferson 1856-1857; Gustavus 1857-1858; Hendersonville/Center 1858-1859; Pine Grove 1859-1860; North Washington/Big Bend/Clintonville 1860-1861.
JOHNSTON, C. S. - Conference Relations: Member Methodist Protestant Indiana Conference; Loaned to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1933-1941. Appointment: Pittsburgh: Second Supply 1933-1941.
JONES, ARTHUR Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1923. Appointments: Robinson Chapel 1923-1924; NY: Findley Lake 1929-1931.
JONES, CLINTON (6/20/ 1846-12/12/1919) (Emily Jane McLain 5/14/1851-11/23/1907) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1871; Discontinued 1873; Admitted on Trial 1881; Full Membership 1883; Deacon 1881, Harris; Elder 1885, Merrill; Retired 1900; Deceased: December 12, 1919 in Soldiers Home, Erie, Pennsylvania. Buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shippenville, Pennsylvania. Born June 20, 1846 in Knox, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Punxsutawney: First/Barton Chapel/Frostburg 1871-1872; Warsaw 1872-1873; Putneyville/New Bethlehem/Kellersburg 1881-1883; Emerickville/Port Barnett 1883-1886; Rimersburg/Lawsonham/Sandy Hollow 1886-1889; Sigel/Sigel: Zion/Fisher 1889-1893; Johnsonburg 1893-1897; Supernumerary 1897-1900.
JONES, CORNELIUS (5/20/1800-8/27/1835) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1827; Full Membership 1829; Deacon 1829, Roberts; Elder 1831, Hedding; Deceased: August 17, 1835 in Pittsburgh, Alleghenytown, Pennsylvania. Born May 20, 1800 in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Appointments: Cleveland Circuit 1827-1829; Deerfield Circuit 1829-1831; Youngstown Circuit 1831-1832; Mercer Circuit 1832-1834; Harmony Circuit: Salem 1834-1835; Pittsburgh: Alleghenytown 1835-August 17, 1835.
JONES, DAVID (12/1/1835-6/28/1920) (Sarah A. Herr 1836-5/3/1930) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1858; Deacon 1858, President John Scott; Elder 1860, President Valentine Lucas; Member Protestant Episcopal Church 1893-1897; Readmitted to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1897; Deceased: June 28, 1920 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born December 1, 1835 in Tregaron, Cardigaushire, Wales. Appointments: Brownsville Circuit 1858-1859; Monongahela Circuit 1859-1860; Amity 1860-1861; Pittsburgh: Second 1861-1863; New Brighton: Fifth Avenue 1863-1865; WV: Manchester Circuit: Nessley Chapel/Point Pleasant 1865-1866; OH: Cincinatti: First (Sixth Street) 1866-1870; New Brighton Circuit: Fifth Avenue 1870-1876; New Brighton Station 1876-1878; New Brighton Circuit 1878-1880; Pittsburgh: Second 1880-1883; Chairman: Pittsburgh District 1881-1883; Pittsburgh: First 1883-1893; President: Pittsburgh Conference 1887-1890; With Protestant Episcopal Church 1893-1897; MI: Adrian: Plymouth Methodist Protestant Church: Adrian College 1897-1898; Dean of Theology: Adrian College 1898-1899; President: Adrian College 1899-1902; OH: East Liverpool 1902-1907; PA: Connellsville: First (Central) 1907-1909; Waynesburg: Washington Street 1909-1916; Without work at own request 1916; WV: Nessley Chapel, October 23, 1916-1917.
JONES, EDWIN RUTHVEN ( 12/27/1845-9/9/1902) (Eliza R. 11/1/1846-11/1/1907) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1870; Full Membership 1872; Deacon 1872, Simpson; Elder 1874, Foster; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference 1877; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal North Ohio Conference 1899; Returned to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1901; Deceased: September 9, 1902 in New Florence, Pennsylvania. Buried in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born December 27, 1845 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Academic Records: Allegheny College; Drew Seminary D.D. Richmond College, Ohio. Appointments: Knowlson 1870-1872; Ames 1872-1874; Florence 1874-1875; Supernumerary 1875-Fall 1876; Canonsburg Fall 1876-1877; New Florence/Seward 1901-1902.
JONES, EMERSON H. (11/13/1868-11/10/1941) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1892; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1902; Full Membership 1906; Deacon 1906, Bashford; Elder 1908, Hamilton; Deceased: November 10, 1941 in Clarendon, Pennsylvania. Buried in Ashville Cemetery, Ashville, New York. Born November 13, 1868 in Fluvanna, Chautauqua County, New York. Academic Records: Chamberlain Institute, Randolph, New York. Appointments: Corydon Supply 1896-1901; Leon Supply 1901-1902; Leon 1902-1903; Barnes/Glade Run 1903-1907; NY: Jamestown: Buffalo Street 1907-1911; PA: Mount Jewett 1911-1917; New Castle: Croton 1917-1918; Conneaut Lake: Trinity 1918-1923; NY: Randolph 1923-1930; Bemus Point 1930-1935; Clarendon 1935-1941.
JONES, ESSINGTON T. (9/26/1871-5/19/1967) (Constance A. Smith 7/23/1877-9/23/1958) - Conference Relations: Received into Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference as an Elder from the United Evangelical Church 1921; Retired 1944; Member Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962; Deceased: May 19, 1967 in Beechwood Methodist Home, Buffalo, New York. Buried in Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Pennsylvania. Born September 26, 1871 in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Appointments: United EvangelicalChurches before 1921: Timbling/Heinhville; NY: Forestville 1921-1927; PA: Springfield 1927-1934; Shippenville 1934-1937; Valier 1937-1944.
JONES, EVERETT WOODFORD (8/18/1879-1/7/1943) (Emma Halsey Snyder 12/23/1877-11/14/1962) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1913; Discontinued 1925; Deacon 1915, Cranston; Elder 1917, Franklin Hamilton. Deceased: January 17, 1943. Born August 18, 1879 in Detroit, Michigan. Academic Records: Garrett Seminary 1912; Appointments: Conway 1913-1914; Pittsburgh: Linwood Avenue 1914-1915; Evergreen 1915-1917; Houston 1917-1918; South Heights/Glenwillard 1918-1922; Fawcett 1922-1924; Speers/Ebenezer 1924-1925.
JONES, EZRA E. ( -10/5/1889) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1845; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1845; Full Membership 1847; Deacon 1847, Janes; Elder 1849, Waugh; Located 1866. Deceased: October 5, 1889 in Lansing, Michigan. Born in Jamestown, New York. Appointments: NY: Gerry 1845-1846; OH: Cleveland 1846-1847; PA: Mercer 1847-1849; Erie: First 1849-1850; OH: Akron 1850-1852; PA: Greenville: First 1852-1853; OH: Ravenna 1853-1854; Superannuated 1854-1866.
JONES, GEORGE CHAPMAN (8/19/1845-1/28/1934) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference 1871; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1893; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference 1901. Appointments: Pittsburgh: Oakland 1893-1897; Crafton 1897-1901.
JONES, GARRETT - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1843; Full Membership 1845. Deacon 1845, Hamline; Elder 1847, Janes; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Western Virginia Conference 1852; Deceased: 1888. Appointments: Middleburne 1843-1844; Grandview 1844-1845; New Martinsville 1845-1846; Florence 1846-1848; Clarington 1848-1850; Grave Creek 1850-1852.
JONES, JAMES FLETCHER (9/2/1836-9/27/1894) (Mrs. Fannie M. McGill Haft 1/8/1884) (Jennie Bleakney 2/24/1921) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1859; Full Membership 1861; Deacon 1861, Lines; Elder 1863, Danes; Deceased: September 27, 1894 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Academic Records: Academy, Barnesville Ohio; D.D. Allegheny College 1889. Appointments: OH: Barnesville Circuit Assistant 1859-1861; PA: Washington Circuit 1861-1862; Canonsburg 1862-1864; Chartiers Circuit 1864-1865; OH: Bellaire 1865-1866; PA: Fayette City/Belle Vernon 1866-1867; Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania (Penn) Avenue 1867-1968; OH: New Lisbon 1868-1871; PA: Greensburg: First 1871-1872; Latrobe 1872-1875; Connellsville: First (Wesley) 1875-1877: Kittanning: First 1877-1880; Indiana: Grace 1880-1883; Washington: First 1883-1886; Presiding Elder: Washington District 1886-1892; Braddock: First 1892-1893; Butler: First 1893-1894.
JONES, JAMES J. (6/19/1824-12/2/1875) (Mrs. James J. 2/21/1921) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1863; Full Membership 1865; Deacon 1865, Ames; Elder 1867 Thomson; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal New England Conference 1871; Deceased: December 2, 1875 in New England Conference. Appointments: Florence 1863-1864; Shousetown (Glenwillard) 1864-1865; Conmellsville: First (Wesley) 1865-1868; Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania (Penn) Avenue 1868-1871.
JONES, JOEL - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1828; Discontinued 1829. Appointment: Erie: Asbury 1828-1829.
JONES, LEWIS REECE (1/24/1854-3/27/1924) (Ida Penepacker 1852-6/11/1939) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach United Brethren Church 1873; Member United Brethren Conference 1875; Ordained 1878; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1888; Deceased: March 27, 1924 in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania. Born January 24, 1854 near Castlemans Run, West Virginia. Appointments: United Brethren: Tuscarara 1874-1875; Unknown 1875-1888; Mount Lebanon (Tarrs)/Jacobs Creek 1888-1891 Kittanning: First 1891-1894; Belle Vernon 1891-1897; Irwin 1897-1900; Carnegie 1900-1906; Homestead: Fourth Avenue 1906-1909; Washington: Jefferson Avenue 1999-1911; West Newton 1911-1917; Pitcairn 1917-1924.
JONES, NOBLE W. (3/27/1827-11/26/1898) (Mary M. Sweet [Rev. Reuben] Edwards 2/27/18259/22/1923) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1851; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1852; Full Membership 1854; Deacon 1854, Simpson; Elder 1856, Ames; Retired 1893; Deceased: November 26, 1898 in Conneaut, Ohio. Buried in Conneaut, Ohio. Born March 27, 1827 in Charlotte, Chittenden County, Vermont. Appointments: NY: Randolph 1852-1853; PA: Wattsburg 1853-1854: NY: Ashville 1854-1855; Frewsburg 1855-1856; PA: Kinzua/Tionesta 1856-1857; Titusville 1857-1859; Superannuated 1859-1861; Tionesta 1861-1862; Pleasantville 1862-1863; Wesleyville 1863-1865; McKean 1865-1867; Millville 1867-1868; Kelloggsville 1868-1870; NY: Lockport 1870-1872; Asbury/Wayne 1872-1874; Perrysburg 1874-1877; Ashville/Busti 1877-1878; Clymer 1878-1880; Wesleyville 1880-1881; Lockport 1881-1883; Supernumerary 1883-1893.
JONES, O. C. - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1907; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference 1910; Full Membership Methodist Episcopal North East Ohio Conference 1912; Deacon 1910, Berry; Elder 1912, Andrews; Transferred to Methodist South West Kansas Conference 1920; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Central New York Conference 1923; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1926; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1933; Retired 1957. Appointments: Youngstown: Trinity Assistant 1910-1912; IL: Amboy/OH: Conneaut 1912-1913; Cleveland: Franklin Avenue 1913-1918; Young Mens Christian Association work with United States Army overseas part of the time as Chaplain 1918-1919; OH: Willoughby 1919-1920; KS: Wichita: Saint Paul's 1920-1923; NY: Syracuse: Furman Street 1923-1926; PA: Oil City: Trinity 1926-1933; IL: Chicago: Calvary 1933-1935; Chicago: Epworth 1935-1941: Aurora: Wesley 1941-1951; IL: Amboy 1951-1957.
JONES, PETER F. (7/3/ 1816-3/25/1856) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1842; Full Membership 1844; Deacon 1844, Waugh; Elder 1846, Morris; Deceased: March 25, 1856 in Brooke County, West Virginia. Buried in Castlemans Run, West Virginia. Born July 3, 1816 in Castlemans Run, Brooke County, West Virginia. Appointments: Chartiers Circuit 1842-1843; Elizabeth Circuit 1843-1844; Claysville Circuit 18441845; Flushing Circuit 1845-1846; Supernumerary 1846-1847; Waynesburg: Circuit: First 1847-1848; Fayette Circuit 1848-1849; Carmichaeltown 1849-1851; Cookstown (Fayette City)/Belle Vernon 1851-1853; Connellsville: First (Wesley) 1853-1854; Canonsburg: First 1854-1855; Monongahela City 1855-March 25, 1856.
JONES, ROBERT Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference 1941. Appointments: Rogersville/Oak Forest 1941-1943.
JONES, SAMUEL - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1852; Full Membership 1854; Deacon 1854, Scott; Elder 1856, Ames; Located 1857. Appointments: New Florence 1850-1851; Cambria Mission 1852-1853; Black Lick 1853-1855; Elderton 1855-1856; Murrysville: First 1856-1857.
JONES, SAMUEL D. (7/15/1806-3/1/1881) (Hannah Griffith) - Conference Relations: Exhorters License Methodist Episcopal Philadelphia Conference 1830; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1837. Withdrew 1847. Deceased: March 1, 1881 in Williamson, West Virginia. Born July 15, 1806 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Newport 1837-1838; Freeport 1838-1840; McConnellsville 1840-1841; Sharon 1841-1842; Newport 1842-1844; Supernumerary 1844-1846; Pittsburgh City Mission 1846-1847.
JONES, SYLVESTER FRAZIER ( -3/15/1916) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1859; Full Membership 1861; Deacon 1861, Ames; Elder 1863, Jones; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal New England Conference 1867; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1886; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal New York Conference 1894; Deceased: March 15, 1916 in the New York Conference. Appointments: Chartiers Circuit 1859-1861; Franklin 1861-1863; Canonsburg 1863-1864; New Brighton 1864-1865; Pittsburgh: Christ 1865-1866; Pittsburgh: Liberty Street 1866-1867.
JORDAN, CHRISTIAN P. (1/22/1827-7/18/1895) (Maria 1825-8/3/1908) - Conference Relations: Admitted into Itineracy Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1856; Elder 1860, President Valentine Lucas; Retired 1884; Deceased: July 18, 1895 in Waynesburg Pennsylvania. Buried in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Born January 22, 1827 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Clarion Circuit 1856-1857; Unknown 1857-1865; Amity 1865-1866; Trumbull Circuit 1866-1867; Without appointment 1867-1868; Bethel Circuit: Eldersville/Bethel 1868-December 30, 1868; Connellsville 1869-1870; Pleasant Hills Circuit 1871-1873; Brownsville 1873-1874; Without appointment 1874-1876; Pleasant Hills Circuit 1876-1877; Bethel Circuit: Eldersville/Bethel 1877-1878; Left without appointment at own request 1878-1879; Cassville 1879-1880; Left in hands of President 1880-1882; Brownsville 1882-1883.
JORDAN, RICHARD J. (1806-8/31/1892) (Caroline Cannan 7/30/1816-6/22/1896) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1843; Full Membership 1845; Deacon 1845, Hamlin; Elder 1847, Janes; Member Methodist Episcopal Western Virginia Conference at Organization 1848; Returned to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1848; Retired 1877; Deceased: August 31, 1892 Derry, Pennsylvania. Born 1806 in Yorkshire, England. Appointments: Claysville 1843-1844; Carmichaeltown 1844-1845; Florence/Mount Bethel (Beaver County) 1845-1846; Chartiers Circuit 1846-1847; Grantsville 1847-1848; Finleyville 1848-1849; OH: Lima 1849-1850; PA: Murrysville: First 1850-1852; Somerset 1852-1853; Somerset/Stony Creek Mission 1853-1854; Cambria/Stony Creek 1854-1855; Black Lick/New Florence 1855-1856; Black Lick 1856-1857; Kittanning 1857-1858; Glade Run 1858-1859; Saltsburg/Hopewell 1859-1861; Hanover 1861-1862; Fayette Circuit 1862-1864; Addison 1864-1866; New Lexington 1866-1867; Worthington 1867-1868; Mechanicsburg 1868-1869; Murrysville: First 1869-1871; Homer City/Black Lick 1871-1873; Darlington (Chippawa)/Concord 1873-1874; Franklin Square 1874-1876; Livermore Spring 1876-Fall 1876; Smithport 1876-1877.
JORDON, J. A. Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1919. Appointments: Dutilh 1919-1921.
JOSE, JOHN F. (11/27/1869-1/4/1945) (Stella Campbell Douglass 1875-10/16/1958) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1896; Full Membership 1899; Deacon 1896, Hurst; Elder 1901, Walden; Retired 1942; Deceased: January 4, 1945 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Buried in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Born November 27, 1869 in Mineral Point, Pennsylvania. Appointments: Livermore 1896-1897; Left without appointment to attend school 1897-1900; Waynesburg: First 1901-1902; WV: Wellsburg 1900-1904; Irwin 1904-1907; Pittsburgh: Arch Street 1907-1912; Pittsburgh: Brushton 1912-1914; Carnegie 1914-1919; Pittsburgh: Lincoln Avenue 1919-1924; Washington: First 1924-1929; Homestead: First 1929-1935; Pittsburgh: Mary S. Brown Memorial 1935-1936; Superintendent: Blairsville District 1936-1942.
JOSHUA, CLIFFORD S. (7/29/1883-7/21/1949) (Rev. Margaret Mary James 12/18/18835/21/1955) - Conference Relations: Received into Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference on credentials from the Baptist Church 1927 as an Elder; Deceased: July 21, 1949 in Flint, Michigan. Buried in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois, Pennsylvania. Born July 29, 1883 in Oesborough, England. Appointments: Baptist Churches: PA: Nesquehonning; New Castle: Emmanuel Baptist; Bethlehem: First; Union City; Methodist Episcopal Churches: Erie: First Assistant 1927-1929; New Castle: Croton 1929-1934; NY: Silver Creek 1934-1939; Erie: Wesley 1939-1943; Rouseville 1943-1948; Brockway: Moorhead Memorial January 1, 1948-July 21, 1949.
JOSHUA, MARGARET MARY JAMES (12/18/1883-5/21/1955) (Rev. Clifford S. Joshua 7/29/1883-7/21/1949) Conference Relations: Ordained into Baptist Ministry 1920; Received in to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1929; Deceased: May 21, 1955 in Chautauqua, New York. Buried in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois, Pennsylvania. Born December 18, 1883 in Aberdeen, South Wales. Appointments: Evangelist: served 126 churches in Erie Conference as evangelist on special occasions; Brockway Morehead July 30, 1949-1953; |
