Background
Rishell, Charles Wesley was born on March 9, 1850 in near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Peter and Matilda (Robbins) Rishell.
Rishell, Charles Wesley was born on March 9, 1850 in near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Peter and Matilda (Robbins) Rishell.
Graduate Wittenberg College, Springfield, O., 1876, A.M., 1879. Divinity studies, Drew Theological Seminary, Madison, New Jersey, and University of Berlin (Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio University).
Entered Mechanical Engineering ministry, 1876. Professor history theology, Boston University School of Theology, since 1895, assistant dean, since 1904.
Member Society Biblical Literature and Exegesis.
Married Elizabeth S. Harman, March 12, 1878.