Joseph Johnston Muir

Joseph Johnston Muir (July 30, 1847-Nov. 21, 1927.) was a Baptist clergyman who served as Chaplain of the Senate.

Early years

Joseph Johnstone Muir was born on July 30, 1847, in Ireland to Scots-Irish parents, Alexander Johnston and Mary Faith Stothard Muir. He worked for a time in business in Dublin before moving to the United States in 1863. He continued in business in New York.^[1]

Ministry

In 1869 he was licensed to preach by the Baptist church. He served in succession: the Baptist church in Oxford, New Jersey; the East Marion Baptist Church on Long Island; First Baptist Church of Ticonderoga, New York; McDougal Street Baptist Church, New York City; the Park Baptist Church in Port Richmond, New York on Staten Island; North Street Baptist Church, Philadelphia; the E Street or Third Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. and the Temple Baptist Church also in Washington.^[2] He was elected Chaplain of the Senate in 1921 serving until his death on November 21, 1927.^[3][4]

Personal life

In 1868 he married Lizzie Glover; they were the parents of three sons and two daughters. Alexander A. T. Muir, Charles Stothard Muir, John M. Muir, Florence Muir and Edna Muir. [1880 United States Census]

References

1. The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume 2, p. 370
2. The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume 2, p. 370
3. New York ‘’Times’’, January 22, 1921
4. Chronicler's Report for 1927, by EJ Morrison