Dr. Jonathan Waverly Bachman (D.D./L.L.D.) - Hergesheimer, Ella Sophonisba

National Society of Colonial Dames of
America in Tennessee

First Presbyterian Church - Chattanooga, Tennessee
		Portrait #1500
Subject/Title:	Bachman, Dr. Jonathan Waverly (D.D./L.L.D.)
Artist:	Hergesheimer, Ella Sophonisba
Date Created:	ca. 1920
Owner/Location:	First Presbyterian Church 554 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
Frame Dimensions:	67 x 52
Image Dimensions:	56 x 43
Materials/Media:	Oil on canvas
Date Documented:	13 June 2008
Condition:	Excellent

Description:	Dressed in usual clerical collar with Bible in hand, seating looking distinguished and reverent, known as the "beloved pastor."
History of Work:	Information on artist available.
Notes:	8th Pastor: 1873-1924 (first of 3 pastors who each served over 30 ;years), Bachman served over 50 years! Named as Chattanooga's "Bishop of Chattanooga" with his love and devotion to a village after the Civil War. During days of the Yellow Fever Epidemic, he remained at his ministerial post in courage, ministering to the sick and survivors of the devastating dread that "cast it's breath over church and town" to almost destroy the community. Initiated and oversaw construction of Sanctuary and Sunday School Building at McCallie & Douglas in 1909. During his service as minister, he authored the words inscribed on a circular marble panel mounted over the church's middle porch door: Whosoever enters this church, Remember "it is the house of God," be reverent be quiet and leave it not without a prayer to God for thyself for him who ministers, and those who worship here. More information on file.