Background
Kirkpatrick, Blaine Evron was born on October 15, 1887 in Raub, Indiana, United States. Son of Truman and Emma (Shonkwiler) Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick, Blaine Evron was born on October 15, 1887 in Raub, Indiana, United States. Son of Truman and Emma (Shonkwiler) Kirkpatrick.
Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern University, 1910, Master of Arts, 1912. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Garrett Biblical Institute, 1912, Doctor of Divinity, 1925. Doctor of Divinity, Williamette University, 1923.
Entered ministry Methodist Episcopal Church, 1911. Successively pastor Trinity Church, South Bend, Indiana, First Church, Crawfordsville and College Avenue Church, Greencastle, until 1920, First Church, Salem, Oregon, 1920-1925. Assistant secretary, board education Methodist Episcopal Church, in charge Young People's Work, 1925-1936.
Secretary Christian Cooperative.
Fellowship, 1936-1937. Member Joint Committee on United Youth Program, 1934-1936. Member Indiana Christian Youth Council, 1939-1943.
Member The Wranglers, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Vernia Marks, June 26, 1912 (died June 30, 1937). Married second, Lois Wentworth, July 18, 1938. Children: Blaine Truman, Mary Esther, Virginia Lois.