Richard Deming Hollington

Background

Hollington, Richard Deming was born on May 21, 1870 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Son of Ambrose and Sophronia Elizabeth (Deming) Hollington.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1892, A.M., 1894, Doctor of Philosophy, 1896, Doctor of Divinity, 1917. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1895. Studied University of Jena, 1896-1897.

Career

Ordained to ministry of Methodist Episcopal Church, 1895. Pastor First Church, Fostoria, O., 1898-1901, Kenton, 1901-1905, St. Paul’s Church, Toledo, O., 1905-1911, First Church, San Diego, California, 1911-1917, Mathewson St. Church, Providence, Rhode Island, 1917-1927. Became professor church administration and preaching Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, Illinois, 1927, now professor emeritus.

Honorary life chaplain 121st Regiment, O.V.I. Chaplain British Empire Club.

Membership

Member S.A.R., Loyal Legion, Phi Delta Theta. Mason (32°).; Clubs: Rotary, Kildeer Golb.

Connections

Married Maud Francis Thomas, June 16, 1896. Children: Mary Maud (Mistress Marston Burnham), Ethel Annette (Mistress George Murch).

Father:

Ambrose Hollington

Mother:

Sophronia Elizabeth (Deming) Hollington

Spouse:

Maud Francis Thomas

child:

Ethel Annette Hollington (Mistress George Murch)

child:

Mary Maud Hollington (Mistress Marston Burnham)