Background
Jemison, David Vivian was born in 1875 in Marion, Alabama, United States. Son of Perry and Tyresa (Carlysle) Jemison.
Jemison, David Vivian was born in 1875 in Marion, Alabama, United States. Son of Perry and Tyresa (Carlysle) Jemison.
Doctor of Divinity, Selma U., 1915, Doctor of Laws, 1937.
Ordained to ministry, Baptist Church. Pastor Tabernacle Church, Selma, 1903-1929, 36. Pastor St. Louis Church, 1929-1936.
President Alabama Baptist Convention, 1916. President National Baptist Convention United States of America, 1940.
Member Civic League.
Married Henrietta Phillips, June 18, 1902. Children: David Vivian, E. Maurine, Irma Louise, Richie Pauline, Theodore Judson, Earl Lloyd.