Beckwith, John W. (John Watrous), 1831-1890

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John Watrous Beckwith (1831-1890), Episcopal minister and the 2nd Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia (1831-1890). He lived and preached in Maryland, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Atlanta, Georgia.

From the description of John Watrous Beckwith sermons, 1851-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477989

Episcopal bishop of Georgia.

From the description of Letter, 1877. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 34126650

Second Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia.

From the description of John W. Beckwith papers, 1856-1884. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 654839474

John Watrus Beckwith (1831-1890) was the Episcopalian Bishop of Georgia from 1868 until his death in 1890. Before becoming Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, he was rector at various churches. After being ordained bishop, he lived in Macon, Savannah (1870-1874), Marietta, and Atlanta - where he died. Additional information on the Rt. Rev. Beckwith may be found in the Journals of the Conventions of the P.E. Church in Georgia, volume 6, 1891-1894.

From the description of John Watrus Beckwith papers, 1856-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477599

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referencedIn Peter Wellington Alexander Papers, 1855-1863 Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Beckwith, John Watrous, Bp., 1831-1890. Letter, 1877. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Afflebaum, Charles. Charles Afflebaum collection of letters from Georgia Episcopal bishops, 1847-1955. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Autograph File, B, ca.1500-1982 Houghton Library
creatorOf Beckwith, John W. (John Watrous), 1831-1890. John W. Beckwith papers, 1856-1884. Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
referencedIn Episcopal Bishops collection 1778-1911 Episcopal Bishops collection William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Beckwith family. Beckwith family papers, 1852-1889 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Beckwith, John Watrus, 1831-1890. John Watrus Beckwith papers, 1856-1890. Georgia Historical Society
creatorOf Beckwith, John W. (John Watrous), 1831-1890. John Watrous Beckwith sermons, 1851-1890. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Afflebaum, Charles. person
correspondedWith Alexander, Peter Wellington, 1825-1886 person
associatedWith All Hallows Church (Snow Hill, Md.) corporateBody
associatedWith All Hallows Parish (Anne Arundel County, Md.) corporateBody
associatedWith Beckwith family. family
associatedWith Church of England corporateBody
correspondedWith Episcopal Church corporateBody
associatedWith Episcopal Church. Diocese of Georgia. corporateBody
associatedWith Episcopal Church. Diocese of Georgia. Bishop (1868-1890 : Beckwith) corporateBody
associatedWith Georgia Central Railroad. corporateBody
associatedWith Liguori, Alfonso Maria de', Saint, 1696-1787. person
associatedWith William L. Clements Library corporateBody
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Birth 1831

Death 1890-11-23

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