Robert Anderson Yoder

Background

Yoder, Robert Anderson was born on August 16, 1853 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Solomon and Sarah (Siegle) Yoder.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, North Carolina College, 1877, Doctor of Divinity, 1899.

Career

Ordained Lutheran ministry, 1879. Attended Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1883-1884. Pastor Saint James’, Grace and Salem congregations in North Carolina, 1884-1898.

County superintendent schools, 1884-1894.

President Concordia College, 1888-1901. President Lenoir College, Hickory, North Carolina, 1891-1901.

Pastor Emmanuel’s Church, Lincolnton, North Carolina, since 1905. President United Synod of South, Charleston, South Carolina., 1902, and New Market, Virginia.

Achievements

• Robert Anderson Yoder has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Rosa Fisher, May 9, 1878.

Father:

Solomon Yoder

Mother:

Sarah (Siegle) Yoder

Spouse:

Rosa Fisher