Background
Aberly, John was born on September 18, 1867 in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Catharine (Oberkercher) Aberly.
Aberly, John was born on September 18, 1867 in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Catharine (Oberkercher) Aberly.
Graduate Fairview Academy, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, 1884. Bachelor of Arts, Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1888, A.M., 1891, Doctor of Divinity, 1905, Doctor of Laws, 1936.
Ordained ministry Lutheran Church, 1890. Missionary in India, 1890-1923. In charge Theological Training Institution, Guntur, India.
President Lutheran Mission 8 years and member National Missionary Council of India, Burma and Ceylon 10 years. Professor missions. Lutheran Theological Seminary, Maywood, Illinois, 1923-1926. President Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, 1926-— also professor systematic theology.
Elected professor emeritus, 1940.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alice Strauss, 1889. Children: Amy Strauss (Mistress R.M. Duckelberger), Frederick Heyer.