Background
Lewis, John Henry was born on March 8, 1884 in Americus, Georgia, United States. Son of Sim and Hattie (Smith) Lewis.
clergyman school administrator
Lewis, John Henry was born on March 8, 1884 in Americus, Georgia, United States. Son of Sim and Hattie (Smith) Lewis.
Bachelor of Arts, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia., 1905. Bachelor of Divinity, Yale, 1913. Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1914.
Doctor of Laws, Wilberforce (O.) University, 1936.
1 son, David Levering. Ordained to ministry of African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1915. Pastor 1st African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pasadena, California, 1918-1919.
Pastor Union African Methodist Episcopal Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1939-1940.
President Morris Brown College, 1920-1928, 51-58. Principal Dunbar High school and Junior College, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1929-1943.
President Shorter College, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 1943-1944. Dean Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O., 1944-1951.
Member National Education Association, National Urban League, National Association Advancement of Colored People.
Married Eva Brown Walker, November 8, 1916 (deceased). Married second, Urnestnie Bell, August 12, 1931. Children: John H., Junior.