Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887

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William Bacon Stevens (1815-1887), physician, historian, and Episcopal bishop, was born in Bath, Maine. He attended the Medical College of South Carolina and studied under Dr. Edward Coppee in Savannah, Georgia. He became interested in the Episcopal ministry and studied under Bishop Stephen Elliott in Savannah. Ordained as a deacon in 1843, he was appointed missionary to Athens, Georgia, where he soon became the rector of the local Episcopal Church. He accepted a call to St. Andrews Church in Philadelphia and became the Bishop of Pennsylvania in 1865. Always interested in history, he wrote A History of Georgia, 2 vol. (Savannah, 1847; N.Y., 1859) and many papers on historical and religious subjects. He was one of the founders of the Georgia Historical Society.

From the description of William Bacon Stevens papers, 1736-1849. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 144570281

William Bacon Stevens was Episcopal bishop of Pennsylvania.

From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, 1880. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155884200

William Bacon Stevens (1815-1887), physician, clergyman, and historian of Athens, Georgia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From the description of Letters to George F. Telfair Jones and George Wymberly Jones, 1847-1848. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476419

Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

From the description of William Bacon Stevens papers, 1852-1881. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664246559

Stevens was born in Maine. He studied medicine at Dartmouth College and practiced in Savannah, Ga. He converted from the Presbyterian to the Episcopal church, and was later ordained an Episcopal clergyman. He was made a bishop in Philadelphia in 1862, and assisted Asa Packer in the founding of Lehigh University in 1865. He was the first chairman of its board of trustees.

From the description of Autobiography of Wm. Bacon Stevens, D.D., L.L.D. [1930] (Lehigh University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23596721

William Bacon Stevens (1815-1887), physician, historian, and Episcopal bishop, was born in Bath, Maine. He attended the Medical College of South Carolina and studied under Dr. Edward Coppee in Savannah, Georgia. He became interested in the Episcopal ministry and studied under Bishop Stephen Elliott in Savannah. Ordained as a deacon in 1843, he was appointed missionary to Athens, Georgia, where he soon became the rector of the local Episcopal Church. He accepted a call to St. Andrews Church in Philadelphia and became the Bishop of Pennsylvania in 1865. Always interested in history, he wrote A History of Georgia, 2 vol. (Savannah, 1847; N.Y., 1859) and many papers on historical and religious subjects. He was one of the founders of the Georgia Historical Society. Samuel Warren may have come to America as a midshipman in the British Navy, but decided to remain in the country. He lived in St. James, Santee. He enlisted on June 10, 1778 as a lieutenant and became captain in the 5th Regiment in 1779. He was wounded and taken prisoner at the Siege of Savannah, 1779; he lost his right leg due to his injuries. After exchange, he was appointed as deputy commissioner general of prisoners for the Southern Army.

From the description of William Bacon Stevens manuscript on Samuel Warren, ca. 1830-1887. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 145734305

William Bacon Stevens (1815-1887) was a physician, author, historian, and Episcopal clergyman. Dr. Stevens was the author of History of Georgia and other works and helped found the Georgia Historical Society. From 1843-1848, he was a professor at the University of Georgia. In 1848 he moved to Philadelphia, where he lived until his death.

From the description of William Bacon Stevens letter, 10 May 1848. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 274128865

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referencedIn Elisha Kent Kane Papers, Bulk, 1843-1857, 1810-1953 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Stevens, William B., 1815-1887. Letter to Henry Dilworth Gilpin [manuscript]. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Yates, W. Ross (Willard Ross). Lehigh University history by W. Ross Yates. Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries
referencedIn Protestant Episcopal Bishops collection, 1740-1950 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887. William Bacon Stevens papers, 1736-1849. Georgia Historical Society
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887. Autobiography of Wm. Bacon Stevens, D.D., L.L.D. Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IId, 1837-1844 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Armstrong, Benjamin Remington, ca. 1822-1901. Benjamin Remington Armstrong papers, 1850-1890. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Phillips Brooks papers Houghton Library
referencedIn Flournoy, J. Jacobus (John Jacobus), 1808-1879. J.J. Flournoy letter, 1845. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Duane family. Papers, 1770-1933. American Philosophical Society Library
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887. William Bacon Stevens manuscript on Samuel Warren, ca. 1830-1887. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Vaughan, John, 1755-1841. Papers, 1768 - ca. 1936 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Library. Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection. 1668-1983. American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Flournoy, J. Jacobus, (John Jacobus), 1809-1879. J.J. Flournoy letter, 1845 June 24. Georgia Historical Society
creatorOf Jencks, T. R. Report upon the organization, course of studies, appliances and buildings of the Lehigh University. Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887. Letters to George F. Telfair Jones and George Wymberly Jones, 1847-1848. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Wilde, Richard Henry, 1789-1847. Letter to Dr. William Bacon Stevens, 1841 Aug. 9. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Hunter, Nathaniel Wyche, 1811-1849. Nathaniel Wyche and Sarah R. Hunter papers, 1820-1869. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, Bp., 1815-1887. Letter to Horace Howard Furness, 1880. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn General Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.). Bishops' papers collection, 1724-1935, 1786-1935 (bulk) Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887. Autograph letters signed (2) : Philadelphia and New York, to Bishop Smith, 1865 Oct. 28 and [n.d.]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Palmer, Philip Mason, 1880-1951. Papers. Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887. William Bacon Stevens letter, 10 May 1848.
creatorOf McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896,. John A. McAllister Papers, 1820-1885 (bulk 1860-1866). Porterville Public Library
referencedIn Episcopal Bishops collection 1778-1911 Episcopal Bishops collection William L. Clements Library
referencedIn Palmer, Philip Mason, 1880-1951. Papers, 1939-1943. Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries
referencedIn Protestant Episcopal bishops collection, 1740-1950 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Duane Family Collection, 1764-1933 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Perry, William Stevens, 1832-1898. Letters, 1869-1890. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887. William Bacon Stevens papers, 1852-1881. Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
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Birth 1815-07-13

Death 1887-06-11

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