Background
Barcus, John M. was born on December 23, 1860 in Tulip, Dallas Company, Arkansas, United States. Son of Review Edward Rosman and Mary Frances (Smith) Barcus.
Barcus, John M. was born on December 23, 1860 in Tulip, Dallas Company, Arkansas, United States. Son of Review Edward Rosman and Mary Frances (Smith) Barcus.
Master of Arts, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, 1882, Doctor of Divinity, 1905.
Worth, Cleburne, Vernon—all in Texas. Served as presiding elder 15 years. Secretary Central Texas Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 21 years and elected to General Conference 6 times.
Member General Board Epworth League 12 years.
Secretary Committee of Appeals, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1910-1922. Member Joint Board of Publn., Texas Christian Advocate.
Trustee Southwestern U.
Member General Board Epworth League 12 years. Member Joint Board of Publn., Texas Christian Advocate. Trustee Southwestern U.
Married Mary T. McCrary, November 5, 1885.