Background
Newman, John Grant was born on October 16, 1862 in near Dandridge, Tennessee, United States. Son of Samuel Blair and Nancy Elizabeth (Rankin) Newman.
Newman, John Grant was born on October 16, 1862 in near Dandridge, Tennessee, United States. Son of Samuel Blair and Nancy Elizabeth (Rankin) Newman.
Bachelor of Arts, Maryville College, 1888, Master of Arts, 1894, Doctor of Divinity, 1908, Doctor of Laws, 1921. Little Doctorate., College of Emporia, Kansas, 1927. Graduate Union Theological Seminary, 1893.
Helen I. Minnis, December 19, 1906 (died December 23, 1939). Principal New Market (Tennessee) Academy, 1888-1890. Professor Latin, Maryville College, 1893-1903.
Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church, 1894.
Pastor Olivet Memorial Church, New York City, 1903-1905, Wyoming Church, Cincinnati, 1905-1908. President The Western College for Women, 1908-1912.
Pastor Chambers-Wylie Memorial Church, Philadelphia, 1912-1937, since pastor emeritus.
Clubs: Union League, City. Member Judicial Commission.
Married Mary East. Minnis, June 28, 1893 (died 1901).