Background
Salter, Moses Buckingham was born on February 13, 1841 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Moses B. and Mary M. Salter.
Salter, Moses Buckingham was born on February 13, 1841 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Moses B. and Mary M. Salter.
Studied 4 years
Became member Methodist Church at 15. Class leader, 1860; one of the founders African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1865. Ordained, 1868; presiding elder, Aiken district, 1868-1870.
Studied 4 years Wilberforce U. Returned to Aiken, 1874-1875.
Pastor Emanuel Church, Charleston, 1875.
Elected bishop, 1892.
Member Methodist
Married Priscilla Smith, September 2, 1874.