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.

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After Prohibition was repealed, McBride remained the national superintendent.[2]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