James Dow Morrison (1844–1934) was the first bishop of Duluth in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.

The Rt. Rev. James Dow Morrison
First Bishop of Duluth
I Bishop of Duluth
ChurchEpiscopal Church in the United States of America
SeeEpiscopal Diocese of Duluth
Orders
ConsecrationFebruary 2, 1897
Personal details
Born(1844-10-16)October 16, 1844
DiedJanuary 31, 1934(1934-01-31) (aged 89)
Ogdensburg, New York
SignatureThe Rt. Rev. James Dow Morrison First Bishop of Duluth's signature

Biography

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James Dow Morrison was born in Waddington, New York on October 16, 1844.[1]

He was consecrated bishop on February 2, 1897.[2]

He died in Ogdensburg, New York on January 31, 1934.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Rossiter; Brown, John Howard, eds. (1904). The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans. Vol. VII. Boston: The Biographical Society. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ "The New Bishop of Duluth: Dr. Morrison of Ogdensburg to Be Consecrated on Tuesday" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany. January 30, 1897. p. 15. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "Bishop Morrison Died Last Evening". The Advance News. February 1, 1934. pp. 1, 7. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via NewspaperArchive.
  4. ^ "Widow of Bishop James Dow Morrison to Note 90th Birthday Today". The Advance News. July 2, 1938. p. 6. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via NewspaperArchive.