Template:Did you know nominations/James McChord

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The result was: promoted by Theleekycauldron (talk) 07:49, 24 May 2022 (UTC)

James McChord

  • ... that James McChord founded what is now the Second Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, after nearly leaving town due to a violation of the rules of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church? Source: "Preaching in a home in this way was against the by-laws of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of which McChord was a member. Due to the conflict that these sermons caused, McChord decided to leave Lexington, a decision that was not to be implemented because of widespread support from those who had attended the services at the Bell residence."
    • ALT1: ... that James McChord was elected by the Centre College Board of Trustees to serve as the school's first president, but died three months later before he could officially assume the position? Source: "On March 4, 1820, the Board of Trustees of the newly chartered Centre College elected McChord as its first president, but he suddenly died on May 29, 1820, before ever assuming the presidency."
    • ALT2: ... that James McChord studied law and politics under Henry Clay for a time before leaving for New York City to enroll in seminary? Source: "McChord began a study of law and politics under the direction of Henry Clay, but soon felt a call to the ministry. He enrolled in the new Associated Reformed Theological Seminary in New York City, graduating as class valedictorian in 1809."
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Penny Way

Created by PCN02WPS (talk). Self-nominated at 21:14, 25 April 2022 (UTC).

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.
Overall: Article is new enough and long enough. Passes earwig and is adequately sourced. No close paraphrasing was found, and cited inline, and verified. QPQ done. Interesting hook(s), leaning towards use of Alt1 hook (despite it being a tragic fact). Nom good to go. Pseud 14 (talk) 17:37, 23 May 2022 (UTC)
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