John W. Stevenson (minister), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church minister
Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1835
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Date of Death: 01-Oct-1898
Profession: minister
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About John W. Stevenson (minister)
- John W.
- Stevenson (August 15, 1835 - October 1, 1898) was an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church minister.
- He was the financier and builder of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC, which was the largest black church in the country at the time of its building.
- He was a talented fundraiser and built a number of other churches and was pastor of many churches in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and New England.
- He was an important figure in the church and eventually held the position of presiding Elder of the New York district.
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