George Moyer Alexander

George Moyer Alexander (May 15, 1914 - January 9, 1983) was fifth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, serving from 1973 to 1979.

The Right Reverend

George Moyer Alexander

D.D., D.C.L., S.T.D.
Bishop of Upper South Carolina
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseUpper South Carolina
ElectedJuly 18, 1972
In office1973–1979
SuccessorJohn A. Pinckney
Opposed toWilliam A. Beckham
Orders
OrdinationJanuary 1940
by Frank Juhan
ConsecrationJanuary 5, 1973
by John E. Hines
Personal details
Born(1914-05-15)May 15, 1914
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
DiedJanuary 9, 1983(1983-01-09) (aged 68)
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
BuriedTrinity Cathedral yard
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsGeorge Rowell Alexander & Monimia Starrat
SpouseMary Danto Bedell
Children2
Alma materUniversity of the South
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