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Bruce, John Helvey, 1817-1854

 Person

Biographical Note

The Rev. John Helvey Bruce was born in Montgomery county, Virginia, February 2, 1817. At the age of fifteen he sought and obtained religion, and joined the Church at a camp meeting held at Spring Creek, under the supervision of Rev. Levi White. Soon after this he received license to exhort; and on the 13th of June, 1835, he was licensed to preach by the quarterly meeting conference of Sidney circuit, Ohio conference. He passed away August 23, 1854.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Helvey Bruce papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSM-2016-010
Collection Statement

Photographs.

Dates: 1851 - 1984