Methodist. Came overland to California in 1847. First postmaster of Santa Cruz; started the first foundry there; built the first wharf; founded the first Protestant church. Died in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif., August 15, 1905 (age 86 years, 258 days). Interment at Santa Cruz ...
As national supervising architect for the AfricanMethodist Episcopal Church, he designed “Big Bethel,” the landmark located inAtlanta’s historic Auburn Avenue district. His other designs included churches inSouth and West Africa. He was commissioned to design the national office for theGrand ...