W. A. R. Goodwin
American Episcopal clergyman, historian and author / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named William or Bill Goodwin, see William Goodwin (disambiguation).
William Archer Rutherfoord "W. A. R." Goodwin (June 18, 1869 – September 7, 1939) was an Episcopal priest, historian, and author. As the rector of Bruton Parish Church, Goodwin began the 20th-century preservation and restoration effort which resulted in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. He is thus sometimes called "the Father of the Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg."[1]
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W. A. R. Goodwin | |
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Born | June 18, 1869 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | September 7, 1939(1939-09-07) (aged 70) Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Education | Richmond College |
Alma mater | Roanoke College Virginia Theological Seminary |
Spouses | Evelyn Tannor
(died 1915)Ethel Howard
(m. 1918) |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | John Francis Goodwin Letitia Rutherfoord |
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