Background
STAFFORD, Russell Henry was born on April 4, 1890 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Charles Mason and Jennie (Russell) Stafford.
STAFFORD, Russell Henry was born on April 4, 1890 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Charles Mason and Jennie (Russell) Stafford.
Student University of California. Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1912. Master of Arts, New York University, 1915.
Bachelor of Divinity, Drew Theological Seminary, 1915.
Doctor of Divinity, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1924, Colby College, Waterville, Maine, 1931. Doctor of Laws, Oglethorpe University, 1929.
South.T.D., Columbia University, 1934.
Assistant pastor Central Congressional Church, Brooklyn, New York, 1912-1915. Ordained Congressional ministry, 1914. Pastor Open Door Congressional Church, Minneapolis, 1915-1919.
1st Congressional Church, Minneapolis, 1919-1923, Pilgrim Congressional Church, Saint Louis, 1923-1927.
Minister Old South Church in Boston, 1927-1945. President Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1945-1958.
Moderator International Congregational Council, from 1958.
Served as First lieutenant chaplain United States Army, 1918. Member O.R.C., 1919-1924. Trustee Anatolia College, Church Peace Union, President American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, 1940-1950.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences.
Member Society Mayflower Descendants, Society Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution, Society War 1812, Delta Upsilon. Clubs:; Member editorial board Religion in Life.
Married Lillian Mae Crist, April. Children: Anne, Thomas Russell.