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McClanahan, Alexander W.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Presbyterian minister, was born near West Union, Adams County, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1821; graduated with honor at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1844; studied theology in the theological seminary at Oxford; was licensed in 1847 by the Chilicothe Presbytery; and in 1848 ordained. His first and only charge was at Decatur, Ohio. He died Oct. 29, 1862. Mr. MIcClanahan was noted for his kindness of heart and spirit of self-sacrifice; he had a massive intellect, capable of broad and comprehensive views, and, when aroused to high mental activity, he wrote and spoke with rare power. See Wilson, Presb. Hist. Almanacs, 1863, p. 359.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'McClanahan, Alexander W.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/mcclanahan-alexander-w.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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