Background
Atwood, Elmer Bugg was born on September 14, 1874 in Clinton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Thomas Letcher and Hettie Frances (Bugg) Atwood.
Atwood, Elmer Bugg was born on September 14, 1874 in Clinton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Thomas Letcher and Hettie Frances (Bugg) Atwood.
Graduate Clinton College, 1896. Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown (Kv.) College, 1900. Master of Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, 1904, Doctor of Theology, 1911.
Ordained to ministry Baptist Church, 1896. Pastor Yoakum, Texas, 1905-1907, Alpine, Texas, 1907-1911. General secretary Baptist Convention New Mexico, 1912-1919.
President Wayland College, Plainview, Texas, 1919-1924. Professor religious education Hardin-Simmons U., 1925-1950.
Rotarian.
Married Mabel Bagby, June 11, 1903. Children: John Leland, Elmer Bagby.
