Background
Jones, William Otterbein was born on August 22, 1874 in Virginia, United States. Son of Henry and Catherine (Hulvey) Jones.
Jones, William Otterbein was born on August 22, 1874 in Virginia, United States. Son of Henry and Catherine (Hulvey) Jones.
Bachelor of Arts, Shenandoah College, Dayton, Virginia, 1895. Bachelor of Arts, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania, 1899. Bachelor of Divinity, Bonebrake Theol Seminary, Dayton, O., 1902.
A.M., Doctor of Divinity, York (Nebraska) College, 1910.
Ordained ministry U.B. in Christ, 1895. Pastor in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Nebraska until 1916. Conference superintendent in Nebraska and South Dakota 7 years.President York College, 1922-1924. Member General Board of Administration U.B. Church, 1921-1927. Chancellor Kansas City U., 1925-1931. Pastor Winfield Church, 1931-1933. Elected superintendent Topeka District, Kansas Conference, United States Church, 1933. Member General Conference 7 consecutive terms (28 years).
Member General Board of Administration U.B. Ch. Member General Conf.
Married Olive Tilzey, August 19, 1908. Children: Virginia Gertrude, William Otterbein, Dorothy Mabel.