Background
Johnson, Jesse was born on April 12, 1863 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States. Son of W. W. and Sarah Jane, (Graham) J.
Johnson, Jesse was born on April 12, 1863 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States. Son of W. W. and Sarah Jane, (Graham) J.
Bachelor of Arts, Muskingum College, 1887, Master of Arts, 1890, Doctor of Laws, 1937. Graduate Allegheny Theological Seminary (now Pittsburgh Theological Seminary), 1894. Doctor of Divinity, Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, 1896.
Member faculty Muskingum College, 1889-1892, president college, 1892-1902. Ordained to ministry United Presbyterian Church, 1894. Professor church history and apologetics Xenia Theological Seminary, 1902-1923, professor church history, 1923-1930, now professor emeritus Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary.
Pastor United Presbyterian Church, Mount Ayr, Iowa, 1930-1939.
Retired Home: Reynoldsburg, O.
Member faculty Muskingum College, 1889-1892, president college, 1892-1902.
Married Maude M. Martin, July 24, 1890. Children: Ray Martin, Leland Graham, Walter Wilson (deceased), Helen Margery (deceased), Jean Orr (deceased), William Wells.