Background
Reid, John Morrison was born on May 30, 1820 in New York City. Son of John and Jane (Morrison) Reid.
clergyman editor college president
Reid, John Morrison was born on May 30, 1820 in New York City. Son of John and Jane (Morrison) Reid.
Graduated from the University City of New York, 1839. Attended Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1839-1841. A.M. (honorary), Wesleyan University, 1852.
Honorary Doctor of Divinity, New York University, 1858. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Syracuse University, 1881.
M. Licensed to preach 1838. As Methodist Episcopal Minister. Taught at Mechanics Institute School, New York City, 1841-1844.
Entered New York Convention, 1844. Ordained to ministry Methodist Church, 1846. Pastor chs. in Connecticut and New York, 14 years.
Abolitionist; member General Conference, Methodist Church, 1856-1888. President Genesee College (now Syracuse University), Lima, New York, 1858-1864. Editor Western Christian Advocate, 1864, Northwestern Christian Advocate, 1868.
Correspondent secretary Methodist Missionary Society, 1872-1888, honorary secretary, 1888. Contributor to endowment of Syracuse University Author: Missions and Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1879. Doomed Religions, 1883.
Member General Conference, Methodist Church, 1856-1888.
Married Anne Mason, November 14, 1844. Married second, Caroline Fanton, May 10, 1848.