John Franklin Goucher (/ˈɡaʊtʃər/ⓘGOW-chər; June 7, 1845 – July 19, 1922) was an American Methodistpastor and missionary and the namesake of Goucher College, formerly the Women's College of Baltimore City.[1] He was one of the college's co-founders along with fellow clergyman John B. Van Meter and served as its second president.
Goucher was born on June 7, 1845, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania (Franklin County, Pennsylvania), as the last of four children to John Goucher and Eleanor Townsend. Periodic illness in his youth delayed his matriculation into high school, but Goucher nonetheless excelled in his studies and enrolled at Dickinson College 1864, from which he graduated in 1868.[2]
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Following his graduation from college, Goucher sought to become a Methodist minister, telling his friends that he felt a "commission from God" to "promote Christian education" and "work for the unification of American Methodism." In 1869, he was licensed into the ministry and was assigned to the Baltimore Conference to serve as a minister for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore County, Maryland.[3] As his local reputation as a minister grew, Goucher eventually became more invested in missionary work, making numerous trips to China and Japan to help found and support mission hospitals and schools.[4] He was also instrumental in the establishment of Aoyama Gakuin in Shibuya, Japan.[5]Morgan State University also benefitted from land that Goucher deeded to the school during its early years.[6]
Women's College of Baltimore Cityedit
In the late 19th century, Goucher played a seminal role in an effort to found a women's college in Baltimore, now Goucher College, a coeducational liberal arts college in Towson, Maryland. The school was chartered as the Women's College of Baltimore City in 1885 and opened three years later. Goucher and his wife made significant financial contributions towards the school's founding, which helped the fledgling institution secure a campus and begin building an endowment.
After first refusing, Goucher eventually agreed to become president of the school in 1890 and served in this capacity until 1908. In 1910 the school was renamed in his honor. As president emeritus, Goucher served on the college's board of trustees and participated in sustained fundraising efforts for the school.[7]
In 1877, Goucher married Mary Cecilia Fisher (1850–1902), who was raised in Baltimore and was the daughter of a physician. Together they had five children.[2] Goucher's health deteriorated after his resignation as president. However, he continued to travel around the world performing missionary work, making his last trip to China a year before his death. Goucher died of anemia at 77 on July 20, 1922, at his home in Pikesville, Maryland.[8] He was buried at nearby Druid Ridge Cemetery.[2]
Goucher, John Franklin (1905). Agencies working for the kingdom. Missionary Training School. OCLC 31164790.
Goucher, John Franklin (1905). Young People and World Evangelization. Jennings and Graham.
Goucher, John Franklin (1908). Christianity and the United States. Eaton & Mains.[9]
Goucher, John Franklin (1911). Growth of the Missionary Concept. Eaton & Mains.
Referencesedit
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^Anna Heubeck Knipp and Thaddeus P. Thomas, The History of Goucher College (1938)
^ abcSouthard., Warshawsky, Marilyn (2016). John Franklin Goucher : citizen of the world. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN9781530254163. OCLC 961105648.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^"John Franklin Goucher | Goucher College". Goucher College. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
^. Archived from the original on March 1, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
^Tooten, Tim (February 13, 2018). "Morgan State University turns 150". WBAL. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
^"REV. DR. J.F. GOUCHER, NOTED METHODIST, DIES; Founder of Goucher College, Baltimore, Did Educational WorkAll Over the World". The New York Times. July 20, 1922. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
^"Letter: John M. Moore to John Franklin Goucher, November 3, 1908 :: John Franklin Goucher Papers". collections.digitalmaryland.org. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
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John Franklin Goucher ˈ ɡ aʊ tʃ e r GOW cher June 7 1845 July 19 1922 was an American Methodist pastor and missionary and the namesake of Goucher College formerly the Women s College of Baltimore City 1 He was one of the college s co founders along with fellow clergyman John B Van Meter and served as its second president The ReverendJohn Franklin Goucher2nd President of Goucher CollegeIn office 1890 1908Preceded byWilliam Hersey HopkinsSucceeded byEugene Allen NoblePersonal detailsBorn 1845 06 07 June 7 1845Waynesboro PennsylvaniaDiedJuly 22 1922 1922 07 22 aged 77 Pikesville MarylandResting placeDruid Ridge Cemetery Pikesville MarylandChildren5Alma materDickinson College BA ProfessionCollege administrator Pastor Academic Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Ministry and missionary work 2 2 Women s College of Baltimore City 3 Personal life 4 Selected works 5 ReferencesEarly life and education editGoucher was born on June 7 1845 in Waynesboro Pennsylvania Franklin County Pennsylvania as the last of four children to John Goucher and Eleanor Townsend Periodic illness in his youth delayed his matriculation into high school but Goucher nonetheless excelled in his studies and enrolled at Dickinson College 1864 from which he graduated in 1868 2 Career editMinistry and missionary work edit Following his graduation from college Goucher sought to become a Methodist minister telling his friends that he felt a commission from God to promote Christian education and work for the unification of American Methodism In 1869 he was licensed into the ministry and was assigned to the Baltimore Conference to serve as a minister for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore County Maryland 3 As his local reputation as a minister grew Goucher eventually became more invested in missionary work making numerous trips to China and Japan to help found and support mission hospitals and schools 4 He was also instrumental in the establishment of Aoyama Gakuin in Shibuya Japan 5 Morgan State University also benefitted from land that Goucher deeded to the school during its early years 6 Women s College of Baltimore City edit In the late 19th century Goucher played a seminal role in an effort to found a women s college in Baltimore now Goucher College a coeducational liberal arts college in Towson Maryland The school was chartered as the Women s College of Baltimore City in 1885 and opened three years later Goucher and his wife made significant financial contributions towards the school s founding which helped the fledgling institution secure a campus and begin building an endowment After first refusing Goucher eventually agreed to become president of the school in 1890 and served in this capacity until 1908 In 1910 the school was renamed in his honor As president emeritus Goucher served on the college s board of trustees and participated in sustained fundraising efforts for the school 7 Personal life edit nbsp A monument to Goucher at Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan In 1877 Goucher married Mary Cecilia Fisher 1850 1902 who was raised in Baltimore and was the daughter of a physician Together they had five children 2 Goucher s health deteriorated after his resignation as president However he continued to travel around the world performing missionary work making his last trip to China a year before his death Goucher died of anemia at 77 on July 20 1922 at his home in Pikesville Maryland 8 He was buried at nearby Druid Ridge Cemetery 2 Selected works editGoucher John Franklin 1905 The Sunday school and missions an address New York Young People s Missionary Movement OCLC 34799062 Goucher John Franklin 1905 Agencies working for the kingdom Missionary Training School OCLC 31164790 Goucher John Franklin 1905 Young People and World Evangelization Jennings and Graham Goucher John Franklin 1908 Christianity and the United States Eaton amp Mains 9 Goucher John Franklin 1911 Growth of the Missionary Concept Eaton amp Mains References edit nbsp 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