William F. Lewis
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William Fisher Lewis (May 15, 1902 - September 6, 1964) was an Episcopal prelate who served as Bishop of Nevada from 1942 to 1959 and Bishop of Olympia from 1960 to 1964.
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The Right Reverend William Fisher Lewis S.T.D | |
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Bishop of Olympia | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Olympia |
Elected | June 12, 1959 |
In office | 1960–1964 |
Predecessor | Stephen F. Bayne Jr. |
Successor | Ivol Curtis |
Orders | |
Ordination | April 6, 1926 (deacon) October 18, 1926 (priest) by Paul Matthews |
Consecration | May 12, 1942 by Henry St. George Tucker |
Personal details | |
Born | (1902-05-15)May 15, 1902 |
Died | September 6, 1964(1964-09-06) (aged 62) Seattle, Washington, United States |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Charles Smith Lewis & Ethel Lynde Digbee Oliver |
Spouse |
Margaret Nash Thompson
(m. 1928) |
Children | 2 |
Previous post(s) | Missionary Bishop of Nevada (1942-1959) Coadjutor Bishop of Olympia (1959-1960) |
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