George W. Davenport
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George William Davenport (August 14, 1870 – July 25, 1956) was the third bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Easton, serving from 1920 to 1938.
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The Right Reverend George William Davenport D.D., S.T.D. | |
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Bishop of Easton | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Easton |
Elected | June 2, 1920 |
In office | 1920–1938 |
Predecessor | William Forbes Adams |
Successor | William McClelland |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 31, 1896 by William Paret |
Consecration | September 15, 1920 by Daniel S. Tuttle |
Personal details | |
Born | (1879-08-14)August 14, 1879 |
Died | July 25, 1956(1956-07-25) (aged 76) Auburndale, Massachusetts, United States |
Buried | Pine Hill Cemetery, Brandon, Vermont |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Willard Goss Davenport & Mary Converse Backus |
Spouse | Jennie Platt Briggs |
Children | 4 |
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