John Early (bishop)

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

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

John Early
BornJanuary 1, 1786
Bedford County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 5, 1873
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 from Jubal Early
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