Background
Funkhouser, George A. was born on June 7, 1841 in Mount Jackson, Virginia, United States. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Rinker) Funkhouser.
Funkhouser, George A. was born on June 7, 1841 in Mount Jackson, Virginia, United States. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Rinker) Funkhouser.
Bachelor of Arts, Otterbein University, O., 1868, Master of Arts, 1871 (Doctor of Divinity, 1881, Doctor of Laws, 1908). Graduate Western Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, 1871.
Served in Company A, 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 5, 1862-August 16, 1865. Wounded and taken prisoner, August 30, 1862. Participated in siege of Vicksburg and numerous battles.
Ordained U.B. ministry, 1870.
A founder of Bonebrake Theological Seminary, Dayton, O., and professor Greek exegesis 42 years. Professor emeritus and director of seminary extension, since 1913.
Served in Company A, 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 5, 1862-August 16, 1865.
Married Susie M. Kumler, October 26, 1871.