Background
Harris, William Logan was born on November 14, 1817 in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. Son of James and Mary (Logan) Harris.
Harris, William Logan was born on November 14, 1817 in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. Son of James and Mary (Logan) Harris.
Educated Norwalk (O.) Seminary.
Converted to Methodism, 1834. Ordained deacon Methodist Episcopal Church, 1839, elder, 1841. Tutor Ohio Wesleyan University, 1845-1846, principal academic department, 1851, professor of chemistry and natural science, 1852.
Principal Baldwin Institute, Berea, O., 1848.
Member, secretary annual General conferences, 1856-1872, opposed membership for slave-holders. Assistant correspondent secretary Missionary Society, 1860-1872.
Became bishop Methodist Episcopal Church, 1872. Author: Powers of the General Conference … The Relation of the Episcopacy to the General Conference, 1854.
Member, secretary annual General conferences, 1856-1872, opposed.
Married Anna Atwell, August 9, 1840.