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F.J. Prettyman

1860 – 1945

Methodist clergyman

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Lived 1860 – 1945 (aged 85). F.J. Prettyman was an American.

Forrest Johnston Prettyman (April 7, 1860 – October 12, 1945) was a Methodist clergyman who served as Chaplain of the Senate from 1903 to 1904 and 1913 to 1921.

Early years Prettyman was born on April 7, 1860, in Brookeville, Maryland, the son of Elijah Barrett Prettyman and Lydia Forrest Prettyman. He was educated at Rockville Academy, Emerson Institute, St. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, and Washington and Lee University.

Ministry He served in Baltimore as a supply pastor in 1884-5. Thereafter he served these churches in succession: St Paul’s, Baltimore, 1888–1891; Lexington, Virginia; Martinsburg, West Virginia; Staunton, Virginia; Mt Vernon Place, Washington, D.C.; Trinity & Calvary, Baltimore, 1905-1909. He served as Chaplain of the Senate (1903–1904) and (1913–1921). Thereafter he was pastor in Fredericksburg, Virginia (1930–37). He retired in October 1937.

Prettyman died October 12, 1945, and was buried in Rockville Cemetery, Maryland, alongside his wife, parents and children.

Personal life Prettyman married Elizabeth Rebecca Stonestreet on October 17, 1888. Their son, E. Barrett Prettyman, was a U.S. federal judge.

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Chaplain of the United States Senate
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Frequently asked questions

Who was F.J. Prettyman?

Methodist clergyman (1860-1945)

When was F.J. Prettyman born?

F.J. Prettyman was born on 7 April 1860 in Brookeville.

When did F.J. Prettyman die?

F.J. Prettyman died on 12 October 1945.

What nationality was F.J. Prettyman?

F.J. Prettyman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: F.J. Prettyman

· Wikidata: Q5423759

· DBpedia: F. J. Prettyman

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