Ernest M. Stires

Ernest Milmore Stires (May 20, 1866 - February 12, 1951) was the third Bishop of Long Island in the Episcopal Church from 1925 to 1942.

The Right Reverend

Ernest M. Stires
Bishop of Long Island
Shown in 1919
ChurchEpiscopal Church
ProvinceProvince 2
DioceseLong Island
ElectedMay 26, 1925
In office1925–1942
PredecessorFrederick Burgess
SuccessorJames P. deWolfe
Orders
OrdinationJune 24, 1892
by Alfred Magill Randolph
ConsecrationNovember 24, 1925
by Ethelbert Talbot
Personal details
Born(1866-05-20)May 20, 1866
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1951(1951-02-12) (aged 84)
Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
BuriedKensico Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
SpouseSarah McKinne Hardwick
Children4
Alma mater
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