Harker, Ray Clarkson
Ray Clarkson Harker, Methodist Episcopal Church (M.E.), clergyman;
born in: Lead Mine, Wisconsin, on November 1, 1866;
son of: William Harker and Maria Harker, nee: Maria Clarkson
education: attended Shullsburg, Wisconsin High School, 1881-5;
Northwestern Academy, 1885-7:
Northwestern University, 1887-91, Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), 1891 (Master of Arts (A.M.), 1894):
Garrett Biblical Institute, 1891-3, Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.), 1893:
Doctor of Divinity (D.D.), Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin. 1903;
married: Lulu A. Harker, nee: Lulu A. Abernethy, Spokane, Washington, on August 24, 1897;
children: Lulu Bernice Harker, Robert Abernethy Harker.
Ordained In ministry M.E. Church, 1892;
has been pastor of Methodist churches at Crete, Illinois, South Chicago, Illinois, Appleton, Wisconsin, and now of Rogers Park M.E. Church, Chicago.
Residence: 4351 N. Ashland Avenue
Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1905.