Robert LeRoy Harris (February 12, 1874 - February 6, 1948) was an

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prelate of the Episcopal Church, who served as the second Bishop of Marquette from 1919 until 1929.

Early life and education

Harris was born on February 12, 1874, in

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, the son of Eli Clark Harris and Susan Ann Shaw. He studied at

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, graduated with a

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in 1896, a

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in 1911, and earned a

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in 1918. He also attended

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from where he earned a

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in 1899. Harris married Kathryn Brandon on August 25, 1897. After Kathryn's death in 1908, he married Annie Reynolds Macomber on January 2, 1911.

Ordained ministry

Harries was ordained deacon in 1899 and priest in 1900 by Bishop William Andrew Leonard of Ohio. He served as rector of Calvary Church in

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(1899-1901); rector of St Paul's Church in

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(1901-1904); rector of Grace Church in

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(1904–06); rector of St Mark's Church in

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(1906-1909); and rector of St Mark's Church in

(1909-1918).

Bishop

In 1917, Harris was elected Coadjutor Bishop of Marquette, and was consecrated on February 7, 1918, by Presiding Bishop

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. He succeeded as diocesan in October 1919, and resigned in 1929.

References

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