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 Moderators of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America {{US-Christian-clergy-stub