John Timothy Stone (1868–1954) was an American

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clergyman.

Biography

He was born in

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and graduated from

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(1891) and from

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(1894). He was pastor of churches at Utica and

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, until 1900; then of the

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, until 1909; and in that year became pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church,

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. In 1913–14 he was moderator of the 125th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church.

Writings

* ''Footsteps in a Parish'' (1908) * ''Recruiting for Christ'' (1910) * ''Everyday Religion'' (1927) * ''A Prayer to Begin the Day (1928) He also wrote monographs on educational and religious subjects.

References

* * 1868 births 1954 deaths Amherst College alumni Presbyterian Church in the United States of America ministers Clergy from Boston People from Utica, New York People from Cortland, New York {{Christianity-bio-stub