Weeden, John T., Sr., 1901-1988.
Biographical notes:
John T. Weeden, Sr. was a prominent African-American Baptist minister in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Indiana Central College, Butler University, Moody Bible Institute, and Case Western Reserve University. He was ordained in 1928. Reverend Weeden married the former Gladys Mae Evans in 1922. After pastoring two churches in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was called in 1948 to St. Timothy Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio, remaining there until his death in 1988. In addition to his extensive involvement in a number of Baptist and religious organizations, Weeden was involved in civil rights and political issues, including service as co-chair of the clergy committee for Carl Stokes during the mayoral campaign of 1967.
From the description of John T. Weeden, Sr. family papers, 1922-1994. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 41542068
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- African American Baptists
- African American churches
- African American clergy
- African Americans
- African Americans
- Church buildings
- Civil rights
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- Ohio--Cleveland (as recorded)
