John Williamson Nevin (February 20, 1803 - June 6, 1886), American theologian and educationalist, was born on Herron's Branch, near Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He was the father of noted sculptress and poet Blanche Nevin (1841 – 1925).
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