George Burgess (bishop)
American Episcopal bishop of Maine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Burgess (October 31, 1809 – April 23, 1866) was the first Episcopal bishop of Maine.
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The Right Reverend George Burgess D.D. | |
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Bishop of Maine | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Maine |
Elected | October 4, 1847 |
In office | 1847–1866 |
Successor | Henry A. Neely |
Orders | |
Ordination | November 2, 1834 by Thomas Church Brownell |
Consecration | October 31, 1847 by Philander Chase |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-10-31)October 31, 1809 |
Died | April 23, 1866(1866-04-23) (aged 56) |
Buried | Gardiner, Maine |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Thomas Burgess & Mary Mackie |
Spouse | Sophia Kip |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | Brown University |
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