Background
Willmarth, James Willard was born on December 23, 1835 in Paris, France (American parents). Son of Review Isaac M. and Harriet (Willard) Willmarth.
Willmarth, James Willard was born on December 23, 1835 in Paris, France (American parents). Son of Review Isaac M. and Harriet (Willard) Willmarth.
Educated at home in North.E., studied theology with father. Prevented from course at college by eye trouble. Doctor of Divinity, Carson College, Tennessee, 1889.
Doctor of Laws, Southwestern University, Tennessee, 1889.
Ordained Baptist ministry, 1860. Pastor Metamora, Illinois, 1861-1863, Amenia, New York, 1865-1866. Stated supply, Rockport, Massachusetts, 1866.
Pastor Wakefield, Massachusetts, 1867-1869, Pemberton, New Jersey, 1869-1878, Roxborough Church, Philadelphia, 1878-1892 (pastor emeritus).
Moderator West New Jersey Baptist Association, 1872, Philadelphia Baptist Association, 1888. President Trenton (New Jersey) Conference.
Manager American Baptist Publn. Society, 1891-1902; trustee Crozer Theological Seminary, since 1881, George Nugent Home for Baptists, Germantown, Pennsylvania, since 1889(president 1890-1892).
Member Philadelphia Conference Baptist ministers (president).
Etc. Editor Quarterly Advance, 1882-1883. Author: The Baptist Question Book, 1882-1883.
Writer many pamphlets and articles on religious subjects.
Member Philadelphia Conference Baptist ministers (president).
Married Jane South. Turnbull, November 24, 1868.