Arthur Moulton

Arthur Wheelock Moulton (May 3, 1873 – August 18, 1962) was an American Episcopal bishop, born at Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Hobart College, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, then attended the Episcopal General Theological Seminary, and the Episcopal Theological School. He was ordained a priest in the Protestant Episcopal Church in 1901. From 1900 to 1918, he was curate and rector of Grace Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts. He was awarded an honorary A.M. degree by Hobart College in 1909 He served in World War I as a chaplain in the field artillery and at a base hospital in France. On April 29, 1920, he was consecrated bishop of Utah, where he served until his retirement in 1946. He wrote Memoir of Augustine H. Amory (1909) and It Comes to Pass (1916). He died in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1962.

The Right Reverend

Arthur Moulton
Bishop of Utah
ChurchEpiscopal Church
In office1920–1946
PredecessorPaul Jones
SuccessorStephen C. Clark
Orders
Ordination1901
ConsecrationApril 29, 1920
by Daniel S. Tuttle
Personal details
Born(1873-05-03)May 3, 1873
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
DiedAugust 18, 1962(1962-08-18) (aged 89)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
BuriedMount Olivet Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJohn D. Moulton & Emma Jane Moulton
SpouseMary C. Prentice
Alma materHobart College
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