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

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Record #445 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 16-20, 1947
Deceased Person Isaac Henry Bivens
Birth 8/14/1856 on Deals Island, Md
Death 2/19/1947; 91 yo
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Converted at early age. Moved to Marion Station, Md & attended John Wesley Methodist Church now in Hopewell Charge. Joined with others to build a church there. Held several positions in church. Charges: White Haven, Md; Kingston, Md (now Marumsco & Kingston Charge); Deals Island, Md; Liberia, Md.
Family and Other Information Parents: Hester Ann & William James Bivens Spouse: Henrietta Coulbourn (deceased) - 1 child died in infancy. Foster parents to 8 children Survived by sister, Mrs. Mary E. Jones & brother-in-law James Coulbourn.
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