Henry C. Lay

Henry Champlin Lay (December 6, 1823 – September 17, 1885) was a bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.

The Right Reverend

Henry Champlin Lay

D.D., LL.D., S.T.D.
Bishop of Easton
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseEaston
ElectedApril 1, 1869
In office1869–1885
SuccessorWilliam Forbes Adams
Orders
OrdinationJuly 12, 1848
by Nicholas H. Cobbs
ConsecrationOctober 23, 1859
by William Meade
Personal details
Born(1823-12-06)December 6, 1823
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 1885(1885-09-17) (aged 61)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
BuriedSpring Hill Cemetery
Easton, Maryland, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJohn Olmstead Lay & Lucy Anna May
SpouseEliza Withers Atkinson
Children3
Previous post(s)Bishop of Arkansas (1859-1869)
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
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