William A. Guerry
The Right Reverend William Alexander Guerry (July 7, 1861-June 9, 1928) was eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.
He was consecrated bishop coadjutor on September 15, 1907, and became the eighth diocesan bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina on April 22, 1908. Guerry was made a Mason at Sight and was a member of Landmark Lodge No 76, A.F.M.
On June 5, 1928, Guerry was shot in his office in St. Philip's Church, Charleston, South Carolina. He died four days later.
External links
- Bibliographic directory from Project Canterbury
- Biography
- Truth in Cold Blood, play about Guerry
See also
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