Background
Freeman, John Dolliver was born on August 12, 1864 in Milton, Nova Scotia. Son of James Willard and Augusta Clara (Smith) Freeman.
Freeman, John Dolliver was born on August 12, 1864 in Milton, Nova Scotia. Son of James Willard and Augusta Clara (Smith) Freeman.
Preparatory education, Liverpool Academy, Nova Scoti, 1876-1882. Graduate McMaster U., 1890, Doctor of Divinity, 1914. Honorary Master of Arts, Acadia U., 1896.
Came to the United States, 1927. Teacher public schools, Nova Scotia, 1882-1886. Ordained ministry Baptist Church, 1890.
Pastor Guelph, Ontario, 1890-1894, Brunswick St. Baptist Church, Fredericton, N.B., 1894-1900, Germain St. Baptist Church, St. John, N.B., 1900-1902, Bloor St. Baptist Church, Toronto, 1902-1907, Belvoir St. Baptist Church, Leicester, England, 1907-1922, Hinton Baptist Church, Chesham, England, 1922-1925, First Baptist Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 1926-1927. Professor philosophy, New Testament interpretation and homiletics, Mercer U. School of Christianity, 1927-1939 (retired). Now engaged in preaching and editorial writing.
Member Alpha Chi Omega, Blue Key.
Married Clara Bell Dakin, September 6, 1884. Children: Frank Foster, John Starr (deceased), Ralph Evans, William Dakin (killed in action), Joyce M’Leod (Mistress.