John Poyntz Tyler

John Poyntz Tyler (June 15, 1862 – June 27, 1931), described "as a great preacher and pastor to people" was the fourth Episcopal Bishop of North Dakota and served from 1914 until weeks before his death.

The Right Reverend

John Poyntz Tyler

D.D.
Bishop of North Dakota
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNorth Dakota
ElectedOctober 23, 1913
In office1914–1931
PredecessorCameron Mann
SuccessorFrederick B. Bartlett
Orders
Ordination1889
ConsecrationJanuary 6, 1914
by Daniel S. Tuttle
Personal details
Born(1862-06-15)June 15, 1862
Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
DiedJune 27, 1931(1931-06-27) (aged 69)
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
BuriedYeocomico Church
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsWat Henry Tyler & Jane Louisa Blake
Spouse
Ada A. Roderick
(m. 1890)
Children6
Alma materVirginia Theological Seminary
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