David Vivian Jemison

Background

David Vivian was born in Ma 1875 in Marion, Alaba. Son of Perry and Tyresa (Carlisle) Jemison.

Education

Doctor of Divinity, Selma U., 1915, Doctor of Laws, 1937.

Career

Ordained to ministry, Baptist Church. Pastor Tabernacle Church, Selma, 1903-1929, 36-—. Pastor St. Louis St. Church, 1929-1936.

President Alabama Baptist Convention, 1916. President National Baptist Convention United States of America, 1940.

Membership

Member Civic League.

Connections

David married Henrietta Phillips on 18 June in 1902. Children: David Vivian, E. Maurine, Irma Louise, Richie Pauline, Theodore Judson, Earl Lloyd.

Father:

Perry Jemison

Mother:

Tyresa (Carlysle) Jemison

Spouse:

Henrietta Phillips

child:

David Vivian Jemison

child:

E. Maurine Jemison

child:

Irma Louise Jemison

child:

Richie Pauline Jemison

child:

Theodore Judson Jemison

child:

Earl Lloyd Jemison