Background
Elwood, Robert Arthur was born on November 27, 1873 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of James and Mary Eggleson (Hoy) Elwood.
Elwood, Robert Arthur was born on November 27, 1873 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of James and Mary Eggleson (Hoy) Elwood.
Student Cedarville (O.) College, 1894-1895. Reformed Presbyterian Seminary, Philadelphia, 1895-1896. Princeton Theological Seminary, 1896-1897 (non-graduate).
Began as office boy with F. Middleton & Company, Philadelphia, later with John Wanamaker. Entered evangelistic work, 1897. Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1899.
Pastor Absecon, New Jersey, until 1901, Olivet Church, Wilmington, Delaware, 1901-1905, 1st Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, 1905-1908.
Founder. 1909, and pastor Boardwalk Church, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Only church of kind in the world: “no members, no officers, no choir and no collection plates”.
Retired 1940.
Served two enlistments Pennsylvania National Guard. Member Presbytery of West. Jersey. Member Hotel Greeters American.
Member United Spanish War Veterans (chaplain in chief 1911, 18), Lion.
Married Eva Madden, February 22, 1900. Children: Russell M. and 4 not living.