Henry Leo Boles

Background

Boles, Henry Leo was born on February 22, 1874 in near Gainesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of Henry J. and Sarah (Smith) Boles.

Education

Student Dibrell (Tennessee) Normal School. Bachelor of Science, Burritt College, Spencer, Tennessee, 1900, Master of Arts, 1913. Bachelor of Arts, Nashville Bible School, 1906.

Master of Arts, Vanderbilt, 1920.

Doctor of Divinity Southern School of Divinity, 1927.

Career

1 son, Leo L. Taught in public schools Tennessee, Texas, Florida, several years. Professor mathematics and philosophy, 1906-1913, president, 1913-1920 and 1923-1932, now in Bible department and secretary board of directors, David Lipscomb College (formerly Nashville Bible School). Evangelist, 1920-1922.

Editor Gospel Advocate, 1922-1923, and since 1930.

Also editor Advanced Quarterly.

Achievements

• Henry Leo Boles has been listed as a notable author, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Council Religious Education (uniform lesson committee). Member Church of Christ.

Connections

Married Ida May Meiser, September 23, 1906.

Father:

Henry J. Boles

Mother:

Sarah (Smith) Boles

Spouse:

Ida May Meiser