Bishop Louis Henry Ford

CTL-E-0098 · Person · clergy · 1950s–1990s

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Founder and pastor of St. Paul Church of God in Christ; presiding bishop of COGIC.

The record

Also known as: Louis H. Ford

Referenced by

Mamie Till-Mobley — related to → this record

Sources

Congressional Record - Sen. Moseley-Braun tribute (congress.gov) (primary source)
Church of God in Christ records (primary source)

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