Background
Mcbride, Francis Scott was born on July 29, 1872 in Carroll County, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank and Harriet (Miller) Mcbride.
Mcbride, Francis Scott was born on July 29, 1872 in Carroll County, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank and Harriet (Miller) Mcbride.
Bachelor of Science, Muskingum College (New Concord, O.) 1898, Doctor of Divinity, 1915. Graduate Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1901.
Now deceased), John Van Fossen (deceased). Teacher 4 years; ordained to ministry of the United Presbyterian Church, 1901. Pastor Kittanning, Pennsylvania, 1901-1909, 9th Avenue, Church, Monmouth, Illinois, 1909-1911.
District superintendent Anti-Saloon League of Illinois, Springfield, 1911-1912.
State superintendent Illinois Anti-Saloon League, Chicago, 1912-1924. General superintendent Anti-Saloon League of America, 1924-1936.
Superintendent of Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League, 1936-1943, interim pastor Somonauk (Illinois) U. P. Church, 1944-1945. Superintendent Emeritus of Anti-Saloon League of America, since 1946.
Member World League against Alcoholism (Executive Committee). Moderator Synod of Illinois, United Presbyterian Church, 1944-1945. Vice-moderator United Presbyterian Church, 1934-1935.
Member Federal Council Churches of America, Pi Gamma Museum.
Married Geraldine Van Fossen, July 10, 1901. Children: Christine Harriet (Mistress Lewis Watt), Geralda Pearl (Mistress Arthur Armstrong.