Background
Anderson, Thomas Davis was born on February 26, 1853 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas Davis and Lucy Ann (Spense) Anderson.
Anderson, Thomas Davis was born on February 26, 1853 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas Davis and Lucy Ann (Spense) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Brown, 1874, Doctor of Divinity, 1894. Graduate Newton Theological lnstn., 1877.
Ordained Baptist ministry, November 22, 1877. Pastor First Church, Portland, Maine, 1877-1882, Seventh Church, Baltimore, 1882-1887, Central Church, Providence, 1887-1902, Emmanuel Church, Albany, New York, 1902-1910. Then engaged in literature work.
Overseer, Columbian University, Washington, 1883-1889.
Fellow Brown University, since 1890, and secretary Corporation, 1890-1924. President Rhode Island Baptist State Convention, 1895-1902.
Trustee Newton Theological lnstn., since 1897, Rochester Theological Seminary, 1903-1925.
Married Fanny M. Cross, November 27, 1877 (died 1885). Married second, Mistress.