Clothier, Charles E

Clothier, Charles E., a Baptist minister, was born in 1820. Being converted in early manhood, he united with Calvary Church, Philadelphia, and, when the Bethel was organized, entered zealously into the work among the sailors; he was elected chaplain of the 88th regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was ordained .specially for that service. When the war was ended he returned to Philadelphia, and was elected deacon in the Church of which he was a member. About 1873 he removed to the northern part of the city, where lie took an interest in Gethsemane Church. He died in Philadelphia, Dee. 5,1881. "In all the relations of life he left the witness of a godly walk and conversation." See National Baptist, Dec. 15, 1881. (J. C. S.)