Background
Bennett, William Rainey was born on March 22, 1869 in Cynthiana, Indiana, United States. Son of William Thomas and Martha Emily (Carter) Bennett.
Bennett, William Rainey was born on March 22, 1869 in Cynthiana, Indiana, United States. Son of William Thomas and Martha Emily (Carter) Bennett.
Bachelor of Arts, Union Christian College, Merom, Indiana, 1893. Studied University of Chicago. Bachelor of Divinity, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1898.
Rainey. Ordained Congleton ministry, 1898. Pastor Darlington, Wisconsin, 1898-1903, Temple Church, Marion, Indiana, 1904-1909. Pastor Liberal Church, Elgin, Illinois, since 1927.
Lyceum lecturer on business and education.
Member International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association.
Married Ethel Clark of Clarinda, Iowa, October 27, 1897. Children: Martha King, Wendell C., William