John Early (bishop)
John Early | |
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| Born | January 1, 1786 Bedford County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1873 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Spring Hill cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | Doctor of Divinity |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Known for | civic engagement, finance, publishing |
| Title | Bishop |
| Political party | Whig |
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| Relatives | First cousin, twice removed from Jubal Early |
John Early (January 1, 1786 – November 5, 1873) was instrumental in organizing the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and was their bishop from 1854.