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

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Record #460 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 20-24, 1949
Deceased Person David Walter Henry
Birth ?/ Berlin, Md
Death 4/1949 Funeral service at Tindley Temple Methodist Church, Philadelphia
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Taught school in Worcester County, Md prior to entering Princess Anne Academy. Graduated from Morgan College & Drew Theological Seminary. Superintendent of the Philadelphia District of the Delaware Conference. Succeeded Charles Albert Tindley as pastor of his church for 15 years. Charges: Cambridge Circuit, Md; Bridgeville; Del.; Princess Anne, Md; Janes, Germantown, Pa, superintendent Salisbury district & of Philadelphia district; Tindley Temple Philadelphia. Achieved many successes in his charges & held many positions in Conference & in Philadelphia's civic life. Conveyed Doctor of Divinity by Morgan College & Gammon Theological Seminary. 35 year ministry
Family and Other Information Parents: Isaac & Leah Henry; David was one of 13 children. Spouse: Beulah Webb, daughter of the late Rev. William M. Webb of Delaware Conference. Surviving: wife, 2 sisters: Miss Magdalen Henry of Berlin, Md & Mrs. Gertrude Fassett of Philadelphia.
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