William A. Brown (bishop)
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William Ambrose Brown (January 3, 1878 – July 12, 1965) was an American bishop who served as the fourth Bishop of Southern Virginia between 1938 and 1950.
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The Right Reverend William A. Brown | |
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Bishop of Southern Virginia | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Southern Virginia |
Elected | 1938 |
In office | 1938–1950 |
Predecessor | Arthur C. Thomson |
Successor | George P. Gunn |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 29, 1902 by Alfred Magill Randolph |
Consecration | May 3, 1938 by Henry St. George Tucker |
Personal details | |
Born | (1878-01-03)January 3, 1878 |
Died | July 12, 1965(1965-07-12) (aged 87) |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Henry William Brown, Sarah Slade Runyard |
Spouse | Mary Ramsey (m.1902) Winifred Washington Watts (m.1938) |
Children | 2 |
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