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

Record Detail

Record #458 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 1-4, 1948
Deceased Person Mrs. Mary E. Van Pettyjohn
Birth 1883 in Milton, Del.
Death 3/26/1948 at parsonage in Delmar, Del.; 64 yo
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Converted at 13 yo at Milton, Del in A.M.E. Church. Did church work at early age; attended public schools in Milton. Assisted husband Rev. M. J. Pettyjohn in his church activities. Due to a fall, admitted to Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Md. and passed away at home.
Family and Other Information Spouse: Rev. M. J. Pettyjohn, previously of A.M.E. church; supply pastor of Delaware Conference Survived by husband, 4 nieces, 2 sisters-in-law.
Online PDF Page Number (if available) pdf pg 139
Photo availbility?

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.