Background
Mckelvey, S. Willis was born on April 30, 1869 in Sparta, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel Wylie and Nancy Therissa (McGuire) Mckelvey.
Mckelvey, S. Willis was born on April 30, 1869 in Sparta, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel Wylie and Nancy Therissa (McGuire) Mckelvey.
Bachelor of Arts, Monmouth (Illinois) College, 1894, Doctor of Divinity, 1918. Bachelor of Theology, Xenia (O.) Seminary, 1897. Doctor of Laws, Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri, 1929.
Church, 1897; pastor Harrisville, Pennsylvania, 1897-1899, 2d United Presbyterian Church, Mercer, 1899-1903, 2d United Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, 1903-1912, 2d Presbyterian Church, Wilkinsburg (Pittsburgh), 1912-1921, Saint Paul Church, Philadelphia, 1921-1926, 2d Church, Kansas City, Missoury, since February 1926.
Member Board of National Missions Presbyterian Church United States of America. Member board directors Missouri Valley College, University of Missouri Bible College Chaplain Saint Andrew’s Society, Kansas City. Club: University.
Married Bessie R. Liggett, November 3, 1897. Children: Frances L., South. Warren, Randolph T., Donald L., Justin East. Ordained ministry United Presbyterian.