E. Hamilton West

Edward Hamilton West (July 25, 1906 – July 10, 1977) was a bishop of The Episcopal Church, serving in the Diocese of Florida from 1948 to 1974.

The Right Reverend

Edward Hamilton West

D.D.
Bishop of Florida
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseFlorida
In office1956–1974
PredecessorFrank Juhan
SuccessorFrank S. Cerveny
Orders
OrdinationDecember 1931
by Middleton S. Barnwell
ConsecrationOctober 4, 1948
by Henry Knox Sherrill
Personal details
Born(1906-07-25)July 25, 1906
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
DiedJuly 10, 1977(1977-07-10) (aged 70)
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
BuriedEvergreen Cemetery (Jacksonville, Florida)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsEdward Hamilton West & Clarine Buell
SpouseCharlotte Matthews
Children3
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Bishop of Florida (1948-1956)
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