James W. Montgomery
James W. Montgomery | |
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 Montgomery receiving Shimer College honorary degree, 1968 | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | September 29, 1962 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1921 |
| Nationality | American |
James Winchester Montgomery (born May 29, 1921) was the ninth bishop of Chicago in The Episcopal Church.[1] He was consecrated on September 29, 1962. He served as bishop from 1962 to his retirement on October 1, 1987.[2]
During the period of the affiliation of Shimer College with the Episcopal Church, Montgomery served as a trustee of the college.[3]
His grandfather, James Rideout Winchester, was Bishop of Arkansas.[4]
References
- ^ Montana, Constanza (September 30, 1987). "Episcopalians Honor Their Longtime Leader". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ Buursma, Bruce (March 22, 1986). "Episcopal Bishop Montgomery Sets Retirement". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Bishop Honored". Shimer College Bulletin. Spring 1968. p. 1.
- ^ "Mother of Episcopal Bishop, 100". Chicago Tribune. February 26, 1986.
Evelyn Lee Montgomery, 100, mother of Rev. James W. Montgomery, Episcopal bishop of Chicago, was the daughter of the late Rev. James Rideout Winchester, Episcopal bishop of Arkansas.
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