William Fraser McDowell
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William Fraser McDowell was an American
Bishop
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
, elected in 1904. He was born in Millersburg, Ohio
, U.S.
degree in 1879 from Ohio Wesleyan University
, Delaware, Ohio
. He earned an S.T.B. degree at Boston University
in 1882. While at Ohio Wesleyan, McDowell was the founding editor of The Phi Gamma Delta magazine.
(1882–83), Oberlin, Ohio
(1883–85), and Tiffin, Ohio
(1885–90).
He then became the Chancellor
of the University of Denver
, serving 1890–99. During this time he was also a member of the Colorado State Board of Charities and Corrections (1894–99).
In 1899 he became the Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Education of the M.E. Church, serving until his election to the Episcopacy. He also became a member of the International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association.
lecturer on preaching, and was noted as a preacher to preachers.
Bishop McDowell died 26 April 1937 in Washington, D.C.
and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Delaware, Ohio
.
:Category:Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
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Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
The Methodist Episcopal Church, sometimes referred to as the M.E. Church, was a development of the first expression of Methodism in the United States. It officially began at the Baltimore Christmas Conference in 1784, with Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke as the first bishops. Through a series of...
, elected in 1904. He was born in Millersburg, Ohio
Millersburg, Ohio
Millersburg is a village in Holmes County, Ohio, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 3,326. It is the county seat of Holmes County.-Geography:Millersburg is located at , along Killbuck Creek...
, U.S.
United States
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Education
William earned the A.B.Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in 1879 from Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1842 by Methodist leaders and Central Ohio residents as a nonsectarian institution, and is a member of the Ohio Five — a consortium of Ohio liberal arts colleges...
, Delaware, Ohio
Delaware, Ohio
The City of Delaware is a city in and the county seat of Delaware County in the United States state of Ohio. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816. It is located near the center of Ohio, is about north of Columbus, and is part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area...
. He earned an S.T.B. degree at Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
in 1882. While at Ohio Wesleyan, McDowell was the founding editor of The Phi Gamma Delta magazine.
Ordained ministry
From 1882 until 1890, Rev. McDowell served these appointments as an Ordained Minister of the North Ohio Annual Conference of the M.E. Church: Lodi, OhioLodi, Ohio
Lodi is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,061 at the 2000 census.- History :Founded in 1811, Lodi is the oldest settlement in Medina County. It was originally called Harrisville, in honor of the family that founded it. It was later renamed to Lodi, the Indian...
(1882–83), Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, to the south and west of Cleveland. Oberlin is perhaps best known for being the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college and music conservatory with approximately 3,000 students...
(1883–85), and Tiffin, Ohio
Tiffin, Ohio
Tiffin is a city in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States. The population was 18,135 at the 2000 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Tiffin as a Tree City USA....
(1885–90).
He then became the Chancellor
Chancellor (education)
A chancellor or vice-chancellor is the chief executive of a university. Other titles are sometimes used, such as president or rector....
of the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
, serving 1890–99. During this time he was also a member of the Colorado State Board of Charities and Corrections (1894–99).
In 1899 he became the Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Education of the M.E. Church, serving until his election to the Episcopacy. He also became a member of the International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association.
Episcopal ministry
As a Bishop, McDowell also served as President of the Religious Education Society (1905–06). He was a YaleYale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
lecturer on preaching, and was noted as a preacher to preachers.
Bishop McDowell died 26 April 1937 in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Delaware, Ohio
Delaware, Ohio
The City of Delaware is a city in and the county seat of Delaware County in the United States state of Ohio. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816. It is located near the center of Ohio, is about north of Columbus, and is part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area...
.
See also
:Category:Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church