Background
Mcconnell, James Eli was born on February 29, 1860 in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, United States. Son of James C. and Susannah (Morgan) M.
Mcconnell, James Eli was born on February 29, 1860 in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, United States. Son of James C. and Susannah (Morgan) M.
Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin, 1884. Bachelor of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, 1887. Doctor of Divinity, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1906.
Ordained Congleton ministry, 1887. Pastor Churchville, New York, 1887-1890, Northfield, Minnesota, 1890-1905, Union Church, Providence, Rhode Island, 1905-1920. Emeritus secretary Commision on Missions, Congressional Church.
Married Marion Vincent Ellis, May 1, 1889. Children: Ellis Huntington (deceased), Florence Marion, Elizabeth.