W. Bertrand Stevens
The Right Reverend William Bertrand Stevens D.D. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Los Angeles | |
 | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Los Angeles |
| Elected | April 7, 1920 |
| In office | 1928โ1947 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Horsfall Johnson |
| Successor | Francis Eric Bloy |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 11, 1911 by David H. Greer |
| Consecration | October 12, 1920 by Joseph Horsfall Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1884 |
| Died | August 22, 1947 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Buried | San Gabriel Cemetery, San Gabriel, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Violet Heathcote Bond
(m. 1911) |
| Children | 4 |
| Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of Los Angeles (1920-1928) |
| Alma mater | Bates College |
William Bertrand Stevens (November 19, 1884 - August 22, 1947) was second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, serving from 1928 to 1947. He had previously served as coadjutor bishop from 1920 to 1928.
Early life and education
Stevens was born on November 19, 1884, in
Ordained ministry
Stevens was ordained deacon on June 3, 1910, by Bishop
Bishop
Stevens was elected Coadjutor Bishop of Los Angeles on April 7, 1920[3] and was consecrated at St Paul's Cathedral in Los Angeles when he was 35 years old on October 12, 1920. He succeeded as diocesan bishop on May 16, 1928. He was general chaplain for the General Society Sons of the Revolution 1940โ1947.
He was a trustee of Scripps College, Occidental College, the Harvard School, and the Bishop's School. He received an honorary doctorate from UC in 1921 and Bates College in 1922. He was a Major Chaplain in the US Army Reserve, he was a field director for the American Red Cross, and a captain in the California Naval Militia.
Family
Stevens married Violet Heathcote Bond. They had 4 daughters Ellen(Prince), Ann(McNair), Edith(Haney), and Emily(Hall).
Death and burial
Stevens died in office of complications following surgery at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. He is buried in San Gabriel Cemetery, in San Gabriel, California.
External links
References
- ^ "William Bertrand Stevens". California and Californians. 3: 104. 1926.
- ^ "THE RIGHT REVEREND WILLIAM BERTRAND STEVENS". The Bulletin. 21โ44: 3. 1942.
- ^ "LOS ANGELES, DIOCESE OF". The Episcopal Church Annual: 89. 1921.
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