Henry Van Dyke Johns (1803–1859) was an Episcopal clergyman who served as Chaplain of the Senate.
Position held
Chaplain of the United States Senate
Born
October 23, 1803
Died
1859
Overview
Henry Van Dyke Johns (1803–1859) was an Episcopal clergyman who served as Chaplain of the Senate.
Early years
Johns was born October 23, 1803, in New Castle County, Delaware, the son of the son of Kensey and Anne (Van Dyke) Johns. His was a prominent political family in New Castle, Delaware. His father was Chief Justice of the state and his grandfather was Governor of Delaware, Nicholas Van Dyke. His older brother John Johns was to become the Episcopal Bishop of Virginia.
Ministry
