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"The Union Daily Times", Union, SC, Apr 26, 1948, frt. pg.] Oldest
Clergyman 
in Winnsboro 
Died Today 
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Winnsboro, S. C., April 26 -- 
(AP) - Dr. Oliver Johnson, 81, 
Winnsboro's oldest clergyman, died 
early today.  He was pastor emer- 
itus of Bethel Associate Reformed 
Presbyterian church. 
   Dr. Johnson, a native of Abbe- 
ville county, was graduated from 
Erskine college in 1888 and taught 
school in Chester county until 
1891.  Then he entered Princeton 
Seminary, and was graduated in 
1894.  His first pastorate was at 
Neely's Creek church in York 
county.  He moved to Winnsboro 
half a century ago.  He retired 
in 1946. 
   Church officers will be pallbear- 
ers at the funeral tomorrow after- 
noon.

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