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Everett Jones
Everett Jones may refer to the following people: *Everett Holland Jones Everett Holland Jones (June 9, 1902 - November 18, 1995) was the fourth bishop of West Texas in The Episcopal Church. Early life and education Jones was born on June 9, 1902, in San Antonio, Texas, to Richard Clarence Jones and Enid Holland. He ... (1902–1995), Bishop of West Texas * Everett Leroy Jones (1934–2014), birth name of American writer Amiri Baraka {{hndis, Jones, Everett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everett Holland Jones
Everett Holland Jones (June 9, 1902 - November 18, 1995) was the fourth bishop of West Texas in The Episcopal Church. Early life and education Jones was born on June 9, 1902, in San Antonio, Texas, to Richard Clarence Jones and Enid Holland. He was educated at the state High School in San Antonio and then attended the University of Texas from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1922. He also studied at the Virginia Theological Seminary and earned a Bachelor of Divinity in 1927. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1943 by the University of the South and another from the Virginia Theological Seminary. Trinity University also awarded him a Doctor of Law. Ordained ministry Jones was ordained deacon in June 1926 in St Mark's Church, and then priest in July 1927 through the hands of Bishop William Theodotus Capers of West Texas. He was rector of Grace Church in Cuero, Texas, between 1927 and 1930, and then rector of St Paul's Church in Waco, Texas, from 1930 un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |