Background
Botsford, Ronald Arthur was born on September 1, 1933 in Buffalo. Son of Russell Albert and Margaret Elizabeth (Balsdon) Botsford.
Botsford, Ronald Arthur was born on September 1, 1933 in Buffalo. Son of Russell Albert and Margaret Elizabeth (Balsdon) Botsford.
AB, Colgate University, 1955. Master of Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary, 1971. Doctor of Ministry, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1977.
Pastor, Tallapoosa (Georgia) & Bremen Presby. Churches, 1971-1974;
pastor, Commerce (Georgia) Presby. Church, 1974-1981;
pastor, James Island Presby.
Church, Charleston, South Carolina., 1981-1985;
pastor, 1st Presby. Church, Highlands, North Carolina, since 1985. Commissioner, P.C.U.S. 108th General Assembly, Montreat, North Carolina, 1968, Professional Corporation (United States of America) 203d General Assembly, 1991.
Interim executive secretary stated clerk, Athens Presbytery, Georgia, 1979-1980.
President Northeast Georgia Community Mental Health Center, Athens, 1979-1980, president, treasurer Mental Health Association Trident Area, Charleston, 1982-1985. Major United States Air Force, 1955-1975, Vietnam. Member Lions (Man of Year 1974), Rotary (international service director 1987-1989, foundation liaison 1989-1991).
Married Patricia Joan Tuttle, January 7, 1958. Children: Cheryl Elaine Bostford Wilson, Michelle Kay Botsford Gavaghan.