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King’s family put him on a social gospel path, one that had already been cleared by his grandfather, A. D. Williams, and father, King, Sr. Williams, who was minister of Ebenezer Baptist Church at the turn of the twentieth century, helped form the Georgia Equal Rights League in February 1906, and was a founding member of Atlanta’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
M artin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death Martin Luther acted as co-pastor.
Martin Luther King Jr. Alfred Daniel Williams King. Parent (s) James Albert King. Delia Linsey King. Signature. Martin Luther King (born Michael King; December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an African-American Baptist pastor, missionary, and an early figure in the Civil Rights Movement. He was the father and namesake of the civil rights ...
He returned as co-pastor with his father, Martin Luther King, Sr., serving from 1960 until his assassination in 1968. The church was founded in 1886 by its first minister, John Andrew Parker. In 1894 Adam Daniel Williams, King, Jr.’s maternal grandfather, became Ebenezer’s second pastor. Under Williams the church grew from 13 members to ...
Aug 16, 2023 · This chronology of Martin Luther King, Jr. is compiled from the day to day chronologies featured in our published print volumes. It currently spans through December 1960 and will be updated with each volume release. Willis Williams born (January 1, 1810 to December 31, 1810) William Parks born (February 1, 1825 to February 28, 1825)
Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. (1899-1984), born Michael King, was a Baptist minister and became the pastor of ebenezzer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia in 1931. He later served as co-pastor of the church with his son, Martin Luther King, Jr., and finally left his leadership role at ebenezzer in 1975.
Oct 30, 2017 · He offered the ultimate tribute to the man’s memory by changing his own name to Martin Luther King. His 5-year-old son was also named Michael — and to the son’s dying day his closest ...
