| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 1-5, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | James Cornelius Gordan Finney |
| Birth | 11/27/1893 in Crisfield, Md |
| Death | 4/7/1924 in Baltimore; 30 yo. Funeral service at Phildadelphia, Pa. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Attended elementary school in Phildadelphia, Pa & in Fall 1911 entered Princess Anne Academy & graduated May 31/1916. Rec'd Bachelor of Arts at Morgan College, Baltimore & in October 1921 matriculated at Drew Theological Seminary, Madison, N.J. He had arrived with 8 cents in his pocket after paying train fare from Baltimore & worked attending furances whle attending school - straining his health. Member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity & President of many organizations. Licensed as local preacher 1921; probationary membership in Delaware Conference in 1924. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: Romeo & Amelia Finney Spouse: Edna L. Waters from Fairmount, Md who was a teacher in Public Scools of Baltimore. Children: James Thomas & Ralph Winifred. Brothers: William Thomas & Roscoe A. Sisters: Angie L. , Priscilla B. & Cora Miles. Survived by: wife, sons James Thomas & Ralph Winifred, 2 brothers: William Thomas & Roscoe A.; 3 sisters: Angie L., Priscilla B. & Cora Miles. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 104 |
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