Weaver, James Harvey: Born May 24, 1849, in Ashe County, N. C. He was the son of Rev. Hiram and Mrs. Zilpha Ashley Weaver. He was educated in the public schools and at Jefferson Academy, under J. P. Marlin. Converted at thirteen; admitted into Holston Conference in 1878. After six years as pastor, in North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, he was appointed presiding elder, and served continuously in that office for ten years. At the organization of the Western North Carolina Conference he became a member of that body. He was elected as a delegate to the General Conference. Following this he served for fourteen years in important stations in North Carolina. His last appointment was to Greensboro District, which he served for three and one half years. He married Dec. 24, 1872, Miss Jennie Burkett. Their son, Rev. Charles C. Weaver, was President of Emory and Henry College for ten years and is a leading member of the Western North Carolina Conference. Mrs. Weaver died Feb. 28, 1914. He died suddenly Feb. 17, 1917, in Greensboro, N. C. He was buried at Emory, Va.
Weeks, Salathiel: In Holston one year, 1792-1793.
Wells, B. F.: Admitted 1839. He was a superannuate. Died in 1884. Buried at Leicester, N. C.
West, John: In Holston one year, 1790-1791.
West, Thomas Reed: Born Sept. 3, 1838. He was licensed to preach in 1859. Admitted in 1866. He served twenty-four circuits and two districts, was supernumerary one year and superannuate eleven years. He married May 22, 1860, Miss Amanda J. Thomas. They had eight children. He died May 1, 1917. He was buried at Athens, Tenn.
Wexler, Edwin C.: Born Aug. 31, 1828, in Sullivan County, Tenn. Admitted 1850. Common school education. His father had a well-selected library of religious biographies and theological works, which he read in his boyhood. He was intellectually mature when he entered the Conference at twenty-two; and at once took high rank as a preacher. He was a successful revivalist and pastor. After serving Waynesville, Tazewell and Hendersonville circuits, he served Abingdon, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Asheville stations and Wytheville District. He served as a chaplain in the Confederate Army. Died of consumption in 1865. Buried in Lagrange, Ga.
Wheeler, Samuel R.: Born Nov. 17, 1816. Local preacher about twenty years. Admitted 1861. Was circuit preacher several years; and presiding elder of Sequatchie District and Athens District. Superannuated 1885. Married twice: the first was a Miss Jones. Several years after her death he married Miss Ransberger of West Virginia. A strong, but not a brilliant preacher. Died 1890. Buried at Alderson, W. Va.
Whittaker, Mark: In Holston one year, 1786. Admitted in 1785. In Holston as pastor with Mark Moore in 1786, again 1789. Presiding elder 1791. His district stretched from East Tennessee to the Atlantic seaboard. Died at Castlewood in Russell County, Va.
Wiley, Ephraim Emerson: Born Oct. 6, 1814, near Boston, Mass. Son of Rev. Ephraim Wiley, a member of the New England Conference. His mother was Rebecca Emerson Wiley of the Concord Emersons. Educated at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., from which he graduated in 1837. In 1839 he became Professor of Ancient Languages in Emory and Henry College, Va. Succeeded Dr. Charles Collins as President of Emory and Henry College in 1852 and served as Professor or President for forty years; and was for five years President of Martha Washington College, Abingdon, Va. Admitted on trial into Holston Conference 1840. It is said that he never missed a roll call at Conference and never left until Conference adjourned. He was the most eminent man in Holston Conference for fifty years and was one of the eminent men of the Southern Methodist Church for many years. He was a member of ten successive sessions of the General Conference. He was recognized as one of the great preachers of the South. Although a son of New England he became an ardent Southerner; and was perfectly loyal to the Southern Methodist Church. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Hammond, Middletown, Conn. His second wife was Miss Elizabeth Reeves, Washington County, Tenn., to whom he was married Oct. 3, 1870. They had three children, one of whom, Dr. E. E. Wiley, is a Methodist preacher, and a grandson bearing the same name is also a Methodist preacher. He died March 13, 1893, at Emory, Va., and was buried there.
Wilkerson, Robert: Brother of Thomas Wilkerson. Admitted 1797. In Holston 1797-1798. Located in 1801. An able preacher.
Wilkerson, Thomas: Born April 27, 1772, in Amelia County, Va. Admitted in 1792. In Holston: on Holston circuit 1798-1799; presiding elder 1805-1807 and 1827. Located in 1807, readmitted 1827, supernumerary in 1828 and continued in that relation until superannuated. He was active in Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina. Ranked high among preachers. Asbury favored his election as Bishop. Married about 1807, Mrs. Cobb (widow of William Cobb). She lived but a short time, died without children and left all of her property to her husband. Sometime later he married Mrs. Sarah King Williams, a woman of wealth, culture and piety. Her daughter married Rev. Thomas Stringfield. Mrs. Wilkerson died Nov. 18, 1838, at Strawberry Plains, Tenn. Mr. Wilkerson married, the third time, Mrs. Job Clark, Washington County, Va. He died at her home, near Abingdon, Va., Feb. 3, 1856, and was buried there.
Williams, George Cookman: Born Sept. 21, 1874, near Federalsburg, Md. He was educated at Wesley Collegiate Institute at Dover, Md. He was admitted to Wilmington Conference in 1902 and spent most of his ministry there, filling many of its prominent appointments, and building several churches and parsonages. In 1922 he was transferred to Holston Conference and stationed at Knoxville, where his ability as a preacher was soon recognized. He married Miss Louise Satterfield. They had three children. Although he had been suffering for many months the end came swiftly at the close of a busy Sabbath. He died Nov. 12, 1925, at Knoxville. He was buried at Dover, Delaware.
Williams, Joseph: In Holston one year, 1805.
Williams, Leonard J.: Born June 22, 1872, at Graysville, Ga. Son of Thomas H. and Sarah Ann Williams. Licensed to preach in 1902. Admitted 1904. Served seven charges in fifteen years. Frail in body, fervent in spirit, he was a true minister of Christ. Superannuated because of frail health in 1919. Married twice: (1) Miss Ora May Julian. She lived but a few months after marriage. (2) Miss Jessie Leake, daughter of Rev. Sanford Leake, North Georgia Conference, in 1902. They had three children. Two sons, Rev. Thomas L. and Rev. Harry S., are members of Holston Conference. Mary L. is the wife of Rev. Cecil Hardin, Holston Conference. Died March 16, 1929. Buried at Rock Springs, Ga.
Willis, Henry: A native of Brunswick County, Va., where occurred one of the greatest revivals of American Methodism. Admitted in 1778. Active in traveling connection for about thirty years. In Holston two years, 1784-1786. He served Charleston, New York, Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Fredericktown. In 1793 he was associated with John Dickins (Willis and Dickins) as Superintendent of the Printing and Book Business in Philadelphia. "He was a gifted man; a great reader; cheerful, courageous, affable, diligent." No man stood higher in the esteem of Bishop Asbury than Henry Willis. Frail of body, with feeble breast and lungs, his zeal consumed his strength. He died at Pipe Creek, Md., 1808.
Wilson, Benjamin Carnelin: Born Feb. 8, 1865, in Allen County, Ky. Son of Rev. Martin V. and Elizabeth Lovelace Wilson. Attended high school and college at Franklin, Ky. Admitted to Louisville Conference 1908, where he served until 1914, when he transferred to Baltimore Conference; transferred to Holston Conference in 1924. He served faithfully until the end of his days in Holston Conference. Married Sept. 6, 1888, Miss Alberta Wilson, of Allen County, Ky. They had three sons and a daughter. He died April 3, 1932, at Evansville, Tenn. Buried at Ooltewah, Tenn.
Wilson, Leander: Born 1816. Admitted 1836. "A meek and quiet man of good manners." Died 1851.
Wingo, Chapman Kelly: Born June 16, 1883, at Cedar Bluff, Va. Son of Robert and Mary McNeil Wingo. Educated in the public schools of Tazewell County, Va., he took a business course at Lexington, Ky., and later, graduated from Emory and Henry College in 1910. He was admitted into Holston Conference in 1910. "Through all these years he was the faithful and beloved pastor and the earnest and sympathetic preacher." His health broke toward the end of his fifth year as pastor of Centenary Church, Chattanooga. Untiring and unresting, he had driven his sturdy body too long. He married Oct. 3, 1903, Miss Tevis Cubine, whom he had loved from childhood. They had three children. He superannuated in 1937 and lingered in painful infirmity. He died on Dec. 3, 1942, at Knoxville. Mrs. Wingo died six weeks later. They lie, side by side, in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Winkler, Edmond Josephus: Born Jan. 23, 1862. Son of Anderson and Martha Winkler. He was admitted to the Blue Ridge Conference in 1885 and served there for twenty-one years. Transferred to the Columbia River Conference in 1906 and remained there two years. Transferred to the Georgia Conference in 1908 and to Holston Conference in 1909. He married in May, 1893, Miss Delia Garland. They had twelve children. He superannuated in 1913. He died Nov. 25, 1927, and was buried at Tasso, Tenn.
Winton, Wiley B.: Born 1812, Roane County, Tenn. Son of James and Rhoda Mitchell Winton; both of his grandfathers were local preachers. Admitted 1833. Superannuated in 1844, but was out only one year. In 1845 was made presiding elder of Wytheville District. Superannuated in 1852. Removed to Iowa in 1856 and to Missouri in 1866. Greatly beloved in Holston and wherever he was known. Married Sophia Miller, Wythe County, Va., in 1838. Died March 30, 1878. Buried at Springfield, Mo.
Witcher, William: Born 1825, Jefferson County, Tenn. Reared in Bradley County, Tenn. Admitted 1849. Transferred to East Texas 1859, and to Tennessee Conference 1867, back to Holston 1887. Married Miss Mary Crismon; one son, Maurus. Superannuated 1889. Died March 8, 1892, near Chattanooga. Buried Cleveland, Tenn.
Witten, James: Born Jan. 5, 1793. Son of William and Letitia Laura Witten. Admitted 1817. Located 1834. There were four brothers who were Methodist preachers: James, John W., William A. and Thomas. Their sister, Miss Letitia Witten, married David H. Dickey, Sweetwater, Tenn. Their parents, with two others, were, in 1793, organized into the first Methodist church organized in Tazewell County, Va. They sold their farm in Tazewell County, Va., and moved to Bledsoe County, Tenn., in 1805. James Witten was a devout and esteemed preacher in the Tennessee Conference and, after 1824, in Holston Conference. He located in 1822 but appears again in Holston in 1827, but located in 1834.
Witten, Zachariah: Born about 1791, in Tazewell County, Va. The son of Thomas, Jr., and Eleanor Cecil Witten. Educated in pioneer home of his parents where Methodist preachers were frequent and welcome guests. Converted in 1811, and began, at once, to exercise his gifts in prayer and exhortation. He was licensed to preach in 1812; and was sent by the presiding elder to Powell's Valley circuit, where he traveled until Conference. He was admitted to Tennessee Conference in 1812. He became ill in 1814 and went home to visit his parents. Leaving home for his appointment, in March, 1815, he died on the way of consumption on May 18. "He was very useful in all the stations he filled. He was zealous in his Master's work, and was honored in the awakening and converting of many precious souls." His last words were: "I leave this world without trouble or sorrow."
Wolfe, James K.: Born Jan. 17, 1847, near Gate City, in Scott County, Va. Son of Emanuel and Sallie Wolfe. Admitted in 1873. Served faithfully until 1898, when he located. Married Miss Emma Sproule. He was a nephew of Rev. W. M. Kerr, who for many years was a leader among Holston Methodists. He was a brother of Rev. John M. Wolfe, who was a life-long member of Holston Conference and whose son, Rev. Joseph E. Wolfe, followed faithfully in his footsteps. Mrs. Linnie Kerr Morrell, wife of Rev. W. M. Morrell, was the saintly daughter of Rev. J. K. Wolfe. He died April 1, 1900, in Stanley Valley, Hawkins County, Tenn. Buried at New Providence.
Wolfe, John M.: Born July 17, 1844, in Scott County, Va. Son of Emanuel and Sallie Wolfe. His brother, Rev. James K. Wolfe, was a member of Holston Conference. His father died when he was four years old. At ten he joined the church. He enlisted in Confederate Army and served to the end of the war without a wound. Soon after the war ended he was licensed to preach. Admitted in 1872 and was effective for thirty-five years. His average salary did not exceed $350.00 annually. Having been deprived of early educational advantages, he nevertheless acquired the ability to read and translate Greek and Latin. He was loved and trusted by all who knew him. Superannuated in 1902, he declined to receive anything from Conference funds for superannuates during the last five years of his life. His children were then all grown and were contributing to his support. Married May 14, 1867, Miss Rebecca McMullen. They had eleven children, eight of whom lived to be grown. One son, Rev. Joseph E. Wolfe, was a member of Holston Conference. Superannuated in 1902 and lived at Dryden, Va. Early in 1917 he suffered a stroke of paralysis. Died Nov. 13, 1917. Buried at Dryden, Va.
Wolfe, Joseph Emanuel: Born Feb. 9, 1872, in the parsonage at Fall Branch, Tenn. Son of Rev. John Melville and Mrs. Rebecca McMullen Wolfe. Graduated at Emory and Henry College in 1896 and Vanderbilt University, as a Bachelor of Divinity, in 1901. He was admitted in 1896. The only break in effective service was a Sabbatic year on account of illness in 1930. He served with efficiency and distinction as pastor and presiding elder. He was for many years a useful member of the Conference Board of Missions and the Board of Trustees of Hiwassee College. His last full term, as pastor, at Fountain City was notably successful. He went from there to Brainerd in 1935. He was married Sept. 30, 1908, to Miss Pearl Stockton. Mrs. Wolfe has been for many years Secretary of the Woman's Missionary Conference of Holston Conference. He took up his work at Brainerd, but the break came two months later. He died February 7, 1936, at Chattanooga. He was buried at Fountain City, Tenn.
Wood, George S.: Born March 11, 1872, near Hilton's, Scott County, Va. Licensed to preach 1891. Admitted 1892. Located 1895. Readmitted 1903. "He was one of those patient, faithful itinerants, who served hard charges without complaint, lived frugally, worked loyally, kept out of debt, loved his work, honored his church, and in every field where he labored, held the confidence of his own people and the esteem of others." Married Aug. 3, 1903, Miss Nannie Bell Hart of Scott County, Va. They had four children. Died April 24, 1915, and was buried at Hilton's, Va.
Woodward, Alexander E.: Born April 13, 1831, on Sugar Run, Lee County, Va. Son of Rev. Valentine and Mary E. Woodward. Admitted 1855. Supernumerary two years, 1873 and 1884. Was on effective list twenty-eight years, serving eighteen circuits. Superannuated 1885 to 1904; nineteen years. Married Feb. 3, 1874, Miss Maggie Rucker, Thorn Hill, Tenn. Died Jan. 22, 1904, Tate Spring, Tenn., and was buried there.
Woodyard, E. O.: Born Dec. 13, 1871, in Wirt County, W. Va. He was admitted into the West Virginia Conference in 1904. He transferred to Holston Conference in 1910, where he served six stations and one district. His work in building the church at Kingsport was especially notable. He did much of the work with his own hands. He was twice married: (1) Miss Lena A. Achors, Williamson, W. Va. They had two daughters. (2) Mrs. Claudia Clemmer Britton, Greeneville, Tenn., in 1919. He superannuated in 1934. He died in the hospital at Greeneville, July 30, 1936. He was buried at Mosheim, Tenn.
Woolsey, John: Born Oct. 13, 1851, in Meigs County, Tenn. Son of Samuel and Harriet Woolsey. United with Baptist Church at eighteen. Later joined the M. E. Church, South. He served as local preacher supply for several years. Admitted 1888. Served six charges in East Tennessee. Superannuated 1905 and was never afterwards able to do active work. Married March 27, 1873, Miss Alice Goddard. They had eight children. "His ministry was blessed by gracious revivals." Died March 28, 1911. Buried at Powell Station, Tenn.
Wrather, Baker: Admitted 1810. In Holston one year, 1812. Located 1815. Expelled from church for selling a slave.
Wright, A. B.: Born Nov. 3, 1826, in Fentress County, Tenn. Early opportunities for education were limited. He was converted in a Camp Meeting held by the Cumberland Presbyterians in 1843 and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was licensed to preach in 1848. He left the Southern Church and joined Holston Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1867 and traveled charges in the Cumberland Mountains until 1878, when he was elected County Court Clerk of Fentress County, serving four years, during which time he held a supernumerary relation. In 1882 he again took active work and served until 1891, part of the time as financial agent for Sunbright Seminary. He was a man possessing an abundant gift of common sense, who gave himself wholeheartedly to the work of pastoral evangelism, working in his own way, following closely a system of his own devising. He kept a journal which was published by his sons after his death. He married May 7, 1849, Miss Cynthia Frogg. They had five children. One son, Rev. J. C. Wright, was a Methodist preacher. He was superannuated, at his own request, in 1891. He died Nov. 9, 1893, and was buried at Burr, Tenn.
Wynn, J. R.: Admitted 1822. In Holston 1822.
Wysor, Michael Jordan: Born Oct. 24, 1850. Son of B. F. and Harriet Jane Wysor. As a boy he shouldered the responsibility of his family and worked so that the other children, left fatherless by their father's death in the Civil War, might have an education. He was admitted in 1896 when forty-six years old. Served eleven charges in nineteen years; and was Superintendent of Holston Orphanage for seven years. Married Sept. 23, 1880, Miss Willie Edna Boynton, Opelika, Ala. They had three children. He superannuated in 1922. "He was one who learned the secret of growing old gracefully." He died Feb. 14, 1936, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eula Wysor McNutt, at Princeton, W. Va. He was buried at Pulaski, Va.
Young, Benjamin: In Holston one year, 1801-1802.
Young, Jacob: Born March 19, 1776, in Allegheny County, Pa. Admitted 1799. In Holston one year, 1803-1804. Left an autobiography. He had the honorary D.D. He died Sept. 16, 1859.
Young, William: Born May 16, 1786, Washington County, Va. Admitted 1808. In Holston one year, 1809. Died Jan. 20, 1812, of "pulmonary consumption."
INDEX
Abel, Jeremiah 2
Acuff, Francis 2
Adams, David 2
Adams, J. M. 2
Addington, Elbert Lafayette 2
Akers, Jefferson D. 3
Akers, William David 3
Alexander, Frank 3
Alexander, Samuel 4
Allen, Thomas 4
Alley, John 4
Amis, James H. 4
Anderson, Lewis 4
Asbury, Daniel 4
Ashley, William 4
Ashworth, Moses 4
Atkin, George 4
Atkins, Alwyn James 4
Atkins, Daniel H. 5
Atkins, Kennerly C. 5
Austin, Sumpter Hughes 5
Avery, Henry B. 5
Axley, James 6
Ayers, Robert Earnest 6
Ayers, Robert Owen 6
Bailey, William Edward 6
Baker, James A. 6
Baker, Jonathan N. 6
Baker, Thomas R. 7
Baldwin, John 7
Baldwin, John D. 7
Ball, James K. P. 7
Ball, John 7
Ballenger, W. B. 7
Ballew, J. R. 7
Bandy, William S. 7
Barker, William 7
Barnes, Horatio 7
Barnes, Nathan 7
Barnes, William H. 8
Barnett, William Reagan 8
Barrett, Elbert L. 8
Barringer, John 8
Bates, William H. 8
Bays, John C. 8
Beard, Caughey A. 9
Belchee, William Beverly 9
Bellamy, John R. 9
Bellamy, William M. 9
Belt, James W. 9
Bettis, Elbert Sevier 9
Bilderback, Joseph Asbury 10
Bird, Jonathan 10
Bird, Richard 10
Bishop, Benjamin William Shields 10
Bishop, E. A. 10
Black, Moses 10
Blackman, Learner 10
Blake, Eugene 11
Blankenbeckler, A. G. 11
Bogart, Lemuel 11
Bogle, Erastus Harris 11
Boring, John 11
Boring, Washington 12
Bourne, John S. 12
Bowman, Elisha 12
Bowman, John W. 12
Bradfield, John 12
Branam, E. R. 12
Brilhart, Jacob 12
Brooks, Archibald T. 12
Brooks, Stephen 12
Browder, Joseph 13
Brown, Barton 13
Brown, Charles Robert 13
Brown, John 13
Brown, Thomas 13
Brown, Thomas W. 13
Browning, John Worth 13
Browning, Richard 13
Bruce, James Edward 13
Bruner, Marion Clark 14
Brunner, John Hamilton 14
Burdine, Ezekiel 14
Burke, William 14
Burkett, M. H. H. 14
Burkhart, Noble C. 15
Burnett, John S. 15
Burrow, James Angel 15
Butcher, Milton J. 16
Buxton, John 16
Byerly, W. R. 16
Byrd, Samuel K. 16
Cadle, Alfred G. 16
Caldwell, Lisle B. 16
Callahan, Obadiah B. 17
Campbell, James 17
Carden, William Crawford 17
Cardwell, Joseph L. 17
Carey, Frank H. 17
Carico, Martin P. 17
Carlock, Lemual Lacon Henderson 18
Carner, Gasper Albright 18
Carnes, John Bell 18
Carnes, John Winton 18
Carr, Daniel Hoge 19
Carroll, Charles Thomas 19
Carter, Daniel 19
Carter, Daniel B. 19
Carter, David Wendell 20
Cartright, Lemuel Milburn 20
Cartright, Nathan Rhea 20
Cash, James Ingo 20
Cass, Thomas A. 20
Cassidy, Eugene Hubert 21
Catlett, Thomas K. 21
Catron, Stephen Sheffey 21
Chambers, James R. 22
Chase, Thomas G. 22
Clark, Elbert Benson 22
Clark, Robert 22
Clemens, Henry Columbus 22
Clendenen, George W. 22
Clendennen, Milton Lee 22
Cloud, Caleb W. 23
Cobleigh, Nelson E. 23
Coldwell, Joseph Fred 23
Coleman, George W. 23
Cones, Francis M. 24
Conn, Richard 24
Conner, Giles A. 24
Conner, Thomas H. 24
Cook, Richard Joseph 24
Cooper, W. W. 24
Cox, Charles Lee 24
Cox, George B. 25
Cox, Ivan Iee 25
Cox, J. O. 25
Craig, John 25
Crane, John 25
Crawford, James Y. 25
Crawford, Josiah 25
Crawford, William M. 25
Creswell, Adam Fagala 25
Crismond, John M. 26
Crist, Benjamin 26
Crockett, William C. 26
Crouch, Larkin W. 26
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