Harry Watson Barras

Background

Barras, Harry Watson was born on September 10, 1868 in Croton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Edward and Mary Ann (Pittinger) Barras.

Education

Graduate Peddie Institute, Hightstown, New Jersey, 1892. Graduate Crozer Theological Seminary, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1895. Doctor of Divinity, Temple University, 1922.

Career

Ordained ministry Baptist Church, 1895. Professor of homiletics, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia Chairman Draft Board, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, World War. Trustee American Baptist History Society (secretary), Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, George Nugent Home for Aged Ministers.

Membership

Mason.

Connections

Married Fanny Elizabeth Sladden, September 10, 1895.

Father:

Edward Barras

Mother:

Mary Ann (Pittinger) Barras

Spouse:

Fanny Elizabeth Sladden