John Early (bishop)

For other people named John Early, see John Early (disambiguation).

John Early
Born(1786-01-01)January 1, 1786
Bedford County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 5, 1873(1873-11-05) (aged 87)
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeSpring Hill cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
EducationDoctor of Divinity
OccupationClergyman
Known forcivic engagement, finance, publishing
TitleBishop
Political partyWhig
Spouses
  • Ann Winnifred Jones
  • Elizabeth Browne Rives
RelativesFirst cousin twice removed of Jubal Early

John Early (January 1, 1786 – November 5, 1873) was instrumental in organizing the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and was their bishop from 1854.

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