Rev. Adolphus Hobbs
Calvary Cemetery
Section 4A, Not in PF
(November 26th 1882- November 17th, 1948)
Rev. Hobbs was a prominent Norfolk pastor. Born in Prince George County, Virginia, he received a Doctorate of Divinity from the Theological Department of Virginia Union University in 1913. His first pastorate was at a church in Richmond, Virginia from 1908 to 1913.
In 1913, he moved to Norfolk where he served as the pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church for eighteen years. During his tenure as pastor, the church underwent a period of significant growth. Additionally, Dr. Hobbs served as president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, and Colored United Charities of Norfolk.
In 1933, Rev. Hobbs accepted a request to become pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Germantown, Pennsylvania whose congregation was comprised mainly of transplanted Virginians. He remained in this position until his death in 1948. He married his first wife Ardelia (born 1878) in 1898. They had one daughter in 1923. Ardelia died from a stroke in 1924. In 1926, he was remarried to Levert Sadler (died 1974), a teacher at the Chestnut Street School.
Miss Levert Sadler Is Bride of Rev. Mr. Adolphus Hobbs, Pastor of Jerusalem B...
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Aug 14, 1926;
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Jerusalem Baptist Church Celebrates 16th Anniversary Of Pastorate Of Dr. Hobb...
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); May 24, 1930;
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GERMANTOWN CHURCH CALLS DR. A. HOBBS
FRANK MITCHELL Jr
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Jun 24, 1933;
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ENTIRE STAFF OF PORTS. TEACHERS RETAINED FOR YR.
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Jul 11, 1932;
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Accorded Recognition
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Jul 15, 1933;
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GERMANTOWN CHURCH RAISES $5,500 IN RALLY
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Jun 9, 1934;
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REV. ADOLPHUS HOBBS GETS HONORARY POST
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Aug 25, 1934;
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Former Norfolk Minister Funeralized Here
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Nov 27, 1948;
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Rev. Adolphus Hobbs, Former Norfolk Minister, Buried Here
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Nov 27, 1948;
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MINISTER'S WIFE HAS FATAL STROKE
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Nov 1, 1924;
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