Portrait photograph

  • Reference
    • GB 133 MAW Ms 91.12.18
  • Former Reference
    • GB 135 MAW Ms 91.12.18
  • Dates of Creation
    • [c.1900]

Scope and Content

Of Dr [Lewis] Savin and his wife [Kate, the former Miss Howe] and child.

Notes .

  • Dr Lewis Savin (1864-1918) was born in Faversham, Kent. He entered the Bible Christian ministry in 1887 before studying medicine. After completing his medical training, he offered himself for the work in China and arrived in-country in October 1896. He served in Yunnan province until 1901 when he visited England on furlough. In 1903 he returned to China and served in Chao Tong until his death in January 1918. Savin was married to the former Miss Kate Howe in December 1898. She had also served with the Bible Christian China mission. Source: Beckerlegge and Bourne, p.527, 529-531
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Note

Notes .

  • Dr Lewis Savin (1864-1918) was born in Faversham, Kent. He entered the Bible Christian ministry in 1887 before studying medicine. After completing his medical training, he offered himself for the work in China and arrived in-country in October 1896. He served in Yunnan province until 1901 when he visited England on furlough. In 1903 he returned to China and served in Chao Tong until his death in January 1918. Savin was married to the former Miss Kate Howe in December 1898. She had also served with the Bible Christian China mission. Source: Beckerlegge and Bourne, p.527, 529-531