Background
Ainsworth, William Newman was born on February 10, 1872 in Camilla, Georgia, United States. Son of Review James Thomas and Kate (McRaeny) Ainsworth.
Ainsworth, William Newman was born on February 10, 1872 in Camilla, Georgia, United States. Son of Review James Thomas and Kate (McRaeny) Ainsworth.
Bachelor of Arts, Emory College, Georgia, 1891, Doctor of Divinity, 1905. Doctor of Divinity, University of Georgia, 1914. Doctor of Laws, Baylor, 1920.
Doctor Malcolm Nicholson, October 11, 1893. Children—William North., Malcolm Doctorate., Eloise (deceased). Ordained ministry Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1891.
Pastor Grace Church, Macon, Georgia, 1892-1893, Montezuma, 1894-1895, Bainbridge, 1896-1899, Dublin, 1900-1901, Mulberry Saint Church, Macon, 1902-1905, Wesley Monumental Church, Savannah, 1906-1909.
President Wesleyan College, Macon. 1909-1912; pastor Mulberry Saint Church, Macon, 1913-1916, Wesley Monumental Church, Savannah, 1917-1918.
Elected bishop Methodist Episcopal Church, South, May 1918. President Anti-Saloon League of America, 1935-1936.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mary A., daughter; children: William North., Malcolm Doctorate., Eloise (deceased).