Leaman, A. H. (1878-1950)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Jun 15 p. 1

Birth date: 1878 Feb 18

text of obituary:

City Missionary Died In Chicago

A. H. LEAMAN SERVED 50 YEARS IN VARIED, ACTIVE MINISTRY

An unusual 50-year span of service as a missionary, minister, evangelist and personal worker in the city of Chicago came to a close Monday, June 5, with the passing there of A. H. Leaman at the age of 72. Funeral services took place the following Wednesday.

Rev. Leaman was active in all phases of city missionary activity, and was especially well known for his work among the under-privileged. He took a leading part in a number of mission and related organizations in Chicago.

Born in Lancaster county, Penna. on Feb. 18, 1878, he came to Chicago in 1897 to study at Moody Bible institute, and later received the B. D. from Chicago Theological seminary. From 1902 to 1920 he was superintendent of the Mennonite Home Mission, and was an instructor at Moody's from 1920-32. For several years following he was engaged in evangelistic work, including eight weeks spent in England and Scotland. He served successively as pastor of the First Mennonite church of Chicago and the Revenswood [sic Ravenswood] Mennonite church.

Founded Sunrise Service

Among the important positions he held were those of president of the International Union of Gospel Missions, Chicago division, and chairman of the Christian Business Men's Committee. In 1933 he originated the Chicago Easter Sunrise Service.

Several years ago Bro. Leaman initiated an annual missionary rally to which Mennonite men from Illinois and surrounding states were invited. These meetings have been widely attended.

Mrs. Leaman, the former Amanda Eby, died in 1938. Four daughters survive.