Background
Abernethy, William Shattuck was born on November 12, 1872 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of William J. and Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Abernethy.
Abernethy, William Shattuck was born on November 12, 1872 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of William J. and Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Abernethy.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1896. Studied University of Chicago. Doctor of Divinity, Shurtleff, 1912, Denison, 1925.
Ministry, 1899; pastor Berwyn, Illinois, 1899-1912, First Church, Kansas City, Missoury, 1912-1921, Calvary Church, Washington, District of Columbia, 1921-1942. Retired, 1942. Made Minister Emeritus, Calvary Baptist Church on retirement.
Served as war work secretary with Young Men's Christian Association in occupied regions in France, September 1918-March 1919. Member of board of managers American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (president 1921-1923). Member Executive Committee Baptist World’s Alliance.
Member American Baptist Home Mission Society (president 1916-1917), Delta Tau Delta, Theta Phi.
Mason (32 degree).; Clubs: Theta Sigma, Theta Phi.
Married Jane Reckard, October 5, 1899. Children: Robert West. (deceased), Theodore J., Bradford South. ordained Baptist.