Background
Rorer, Virgil Eugene was born on March 18, 1867 in Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David and Mary Felton (Bickley) Rorer.
Rorer, Virgil Eugene was born on March 18, 1867 in Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David and Mary Felton (Bickley) Rorer.
Direct descendant of George Rorer who with 5 other learned men and several rabbis assisted Martin Luther in translating the Old Testament into German. Bachelor of Arts, Central High School, Philadelphia, 1886, A.M., 1891. Bachelor of Laws, Yale, 1889.
Student Boston University School of Theology, Boston School of Expression. D. D., Dickinson College, 1919.
Taught school 2 years. Admitted to bar, 1889. Entered Mechanical Engineering ministry, Philadelphia Conference, 1890.
Pastor successively at Jenkintown and North Wales, Pennsylvania, St. Luke’s Church, 19th St., Wissahickon, 7th St., Grace and Arch St. chs., Philadelphia, until 1920, Meridian St. Church, Indianapolis, 1920-1930, St. Paul’s Church, Wilmington, Delaware, 1930-1933. Retired to devote himself to writing, lecturing, travel, and preaching on special occasions. Built St. Luke’s and Wissahickon chs.
Traveled in Canada, 1927, Europe, 1928, 31, 32, Central America, 1929.
Clubs: Literary (Indianapolis).
Married Nellie Minora Blakely, February 11, 1892 (died December 27, 1924). Children: Dwight Eugene, Nelson Virgil, Adele Madelene.