Background
Devins, John Bancroft was born on September 26, 1856 in New York, New York, United States. Son of John and Ann (Mahan) Devins.
Devins, John Bancroft was born on September 26, 1856 in New York, New York, United States. Son of John and Ann (Mahan) Devins.
Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1882, A.M., 1903. Graduate Union Theological Seminary, 1887. (Doctor of Divinity, Centre College, Kentucky, 1901.
Doctor of Laws, Huron College, 1909).
Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1888. Pastor Hope Chapel, New York, 1888-1898, Broome St. Tabernacle, New York, 1901-1905.
Member city staff New York Tribune, 1880-1888. Member board of managers New York Association for Improving Conditions of the Poor, since 1895. Member National Civic Federation, College Board.
Married Charlotte Elizabeth Penfield, October 18, 1883.