James M. Maxon
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James Matthew Maxon (January 1, 1875 – November 8, 1948) was the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, serving in that capacity from 1935 to January 1, 1947.
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The Right Reverend James Matthew Maxon D.D., LL.D. | |
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Bishop of Tennessee | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Tennessee |
In office | 1935–1947 |
Predecessor | Thomas F. Gailor |
Successor | Edmund P. Dandridge |
Orders | |
Ordination | November 3, 1907 by M. Edward Fawcett |
Consecration | October 18, 1922 by Thomas F. Gailor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1875-01-01)January 1, 1875 |
Died | November 8, 1948(1948-11-08) (aged 73) Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
Buried | St. John's Episcopal Church (Ashwood, Tennessee) |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Daniel Marsh Maxon & Anna MacKenney |
Spouse | Blanch Morris (m. Oct. 10 , 1903) |
Children | 2 |
Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of Tennessee (1922-1935) |
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