Background
Cairns, Alexander was born on October 7, 1871 in Belfast, Ireland. Son of James and Mary Jane (McMullan) Cairns.
Cairns, Alexander was born on October 7, 1871 in Belfast, Ireland. Son of James and Mary Jane (McMullan) Cairns.
Brought to the United States, 1873. Bachelor of Philosophy, Adrian (Michigan) College, 1897, Bachelor of Divinity, 1899, Master of Arts, 1909, Doctor of Laws, 1926.
Ordained ministry, 1897. Teacher in Japan, 1897-1901. Pastor in the United States, 1901-1906.
Lecturer, 1907-1920, 26-—.
Pastor High Street Presbyterian Church, Newark, 1920-1925. Columnist, 1927-1929.
Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1933-1942. Now retired.
Member New Jersey Audubon Society, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Mason. Has lectured in every state of the United States and throughout Canada. Guest preacher in Ireland, 1934, 37.
Titles of lectures: The Manitoba Worth While.
Married Mary Annie Obee, August 12, 1897. Children: Ruth Esther, Grace Annie, John Alexander, Mary Margaret, William Morris.