Background
Mcconnell, Franz Marshall was born on October 6, 1862 in Buffalo, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph Marshall and Samantha (Williams) Mcconnell.
Mcconnell, Franz Marshall was born on October 6, 1862 in Buffalo, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph Marshall and Samantha (Williams) Mcconnell.
Educated Clarke’s Academy, Berryville, Arkansas. Admitted to bar, 1885. Doctor of Divinity, Oklahoma Baptist College, 1911, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1921, Baylor University, 1931.
Doctor of Laws, Howard Payne College, 1939.
1 son, Franz Bruce; married second, Lenore Young, December 23, 1897. Children—Miriam, Manon. Admitted to bar, 1885.
Ordained Baptist ministry, 1886.
Pastor various churches until 1899. Evangelist, 1899-1903.
Pastor Brownwood, Texas, 1903-1906. Again evangelist, 1906-1910.
Correspondent secretary Baptist General Convention of Texas, 1910-1914.
Superintendent department of evangelism, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1915. Correspondent secretary Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, 1916-1922. President Burleson (Texas) College, 1922-1924.
Pastor First Baptist Church, Bonham, Texas, 1924, 25, Calvary Church, San Antonio, 1927.
Executive secretary Baylor Hospital, Dallas, 1925-1927. Editor The Baptist Standard, Dallas, Texas, since 1928.
Collected over $2,000,000 for Baptist work.
Married Della Friedly, 1886 (died 1896). Married second, Lenore Young, December 23, 1897. Children: Miriam, Manon.