Background
Burma, John Harmon was born on February 8, 1874 in Ackley, Iowa, United States. Son of Harmon F. and Anna (Nutbrook) Burma.
Burma, John Harmon was born on February 8, 1874 in Ackley, Iowa, United States. Son of Harmon F. and Anna (Nutbrook) Burma.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Dubuque, Iowa, 1896. Graduate theological department, same, 1899. Doctor of Divinity, Trinity University, Waxahachie.
Texas, 1917.
Doctor of Laws, Austin College, Sherman, Texas, 1924.
Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1899. Pastor Hanover, Illinois, 1899-1903, Knoxville, Iowa, 1903-1908, Dallas, Texas, 1908-1916. Vice president University of Dubuque, 1916-1920.
President Trinity University, Waxahachie, Texas, from 1920-1933.
Pastor Central Church, Sherman, since 1933.
Mason.
Married Manetta Knock, 1899.