Francis Scott McBride

Francis Scott McBride (July 28, 1872 – April 23, 1955) was a Presbyterian minister active in the Anti-Saloon League. He featured on the cover of Time magazine on 3 June 1929.

Francis Scott McBride
McBride (c. 1927)
Born(1872-07-28)July 28, 1872
Carroll County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 1955(1955-04-23) (aged 82)
Alma materMuskingum College (BS)

Early life and education

McBride was born in Carroll County, Ohio on July 29, 1872, to Francis McBride, who was an iron molder, and Harriet Miller.[1] He attended Muskingum College, where he received a B.S. in 1898, and United Presbyterian Theological School for three years.[2][1] In 1901, he was ordained.[2]

Anti-Saloon League

After an eight years in the United Presbyterian Church of Kittanning Pennsylvania and a two years at Monmouth, Illinois, McBride was selected into the Anti-Saloon League in 1911. He became assistant superintendent in 1912 and then held the position of superintendent for the next twelve years.[1][3] In 1924, he became national superintendent replacing Purley Baker.

After Prohibition was repealed, McBride remained the national superintendent.[2]

References
  1. Opdycke, Sandra (2000). "McBride, F. Scott (1872-1955), clergyman and reformer | American National Biography". www.anb.org. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1500456. ISBN 978-0-19-860669-7. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  2. "Francis Scott McBride | Westerville Public Library". www.westervillelibrary.org. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  3. "More Leadership from the Hills | Westerville Public Library". www.westervillelibrary.org. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
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