William A. Guerry
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William Alexander Guerry (July 7, 1861 – June 9, 1928) was an American prelate who served as the eighth Bishop of South Carolina.
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The Right Reverend William Alexander Guerry D.D. | |
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Bishop of South Carolina | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | South Carolina |
Elected | 1907 |
In office | 1908–1928 |
Predecessor | Ellison Capers |
Successor | Albert Sidney Thomas |
Orders | |
Ordination | December 22, 1889 by Ellison Capers |
Consecration | September 15, 1907 by Daniel S. Tuttle |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-07-07)July 7, 1861 |
Died | June 9, 1928(1928-06-09) (aged 66) Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
Buried | St. Philip's Episcopal Church (Charleston, South Carolina) |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | LeGrand Felder Guerry & Margaret Serena Brailsford |
Spouse | Anne McBee |
Children | 5 |
Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of South Carolina (1907-1908) |
Alma mater | Sewanee: The University of the South |
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