Welch, Herbert (1862-1969)

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Herbert Welch to Jane Addams, May 18, 1909

World Tour Itinerary, November 12, 1922

Graham Taylor to Jane Addams, November 17, 1922

Jane Addams note, June 14, 1923

Anne Ellers Bunker to Jane Addams, ca. June 14, 1923

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Birth Date

1862-11-07

Death Date

1969-04-04

Birthplace

New York, NY

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Herbert Welch was a senior Bishop of the United Methodist Church. He originally studied engineering, but decided to become a minister. Welch was ordained in 1890 and was elected to the position of Bishop in 1916. He served as the fifth president of Ohio Wesleyan University from 1905 to 1916. From 1916 to 1928, Welch served in Japan, China, and Korea. Welch was one of the founders of the Methodist Federation for Social Service, serving as its first president. From 1940 to 1948, Welch was Chair of the Methodist Committee for Overseas Relief.

Welch married Adelaide Frances McGee in 1890. They had two daughters together. Welch died in 1969.