Background
Mcafee, John Armstrong was born on December 12, 1831 in Marion County, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph and Priscilla (Armstrong) Mcafee.
Mcafee, John Armstrong was born on December 12, 1831 in Marion County, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph and Priscilla (Armstrong) Mcafee.
Graduate Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, 1859, honorary Doctor of Divinity.
Worked on father’s farm and in other jobs to pay his way through college. Taught school, Ashley, Missouri, for a time. Taught at Pardee College, Louisiana, Missouri, 1867-1870, Highland (Kansas) College, 1870-1875.
A founder Park College (specialized in missionary training), 1875, president, 1875-1890.
Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church
Married Anna West. Bailey, August 23, 1859, 6 children.