James M. Maxon
James Matthew Maxon (January 1, 1875 – November 8, 1948) was the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, serving in that capacity from 1935 to January 1, 1947.
The Right Reverend James Matthew Maxon D.D., LL.D. | |
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| Bishop of Tennessee | |
Bishop Maxon, c. 1940 | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Tennessee |
| In office | 1935–1947 |
| Predecessor | Thomas F. Gailor |
| Successor | Edmund P. Dandridge |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | November 3, 1907 by M. Edward Fawcett |
| Consecration | October 18, 1922 by Thomas F. Gailor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1875 Bay City, Michigan, United States |
| Died | November 8, 1948 (aged 73) Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Buried | St. John's Episcopal Church (Ashwood, Tennessee) |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Daniel Marsh Maxon & Anna MacKenney |
| Spouse | Blanch Morris (m. Oct. 10 , 1903) |
| Children | 2 |
| Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of Tennessee (1922-1935) |
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