James S. Johnston
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James Steptoe Johnston (June 9, 1843 – November 4, 1924) was an American Confederate veteran, preacher and educator. He served as a bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. He was the last bishop of the missionary district of west Texas and the first bishop of the Diocese of West Texas. He was also the founder of TMI — The Episcopal School of Texas, a private school in San Antonio, Texas.
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The Right Reverend James Steptoe Johnston | |
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Bishop of West Texas | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | West Texas |
Elected | October 1887 |
In office | 1888-1916 |
Predecessor | Robert W. B. Elliott |
Successor | William Theodotus Capers |
Orders | |
Ordination | December 22, 1869 (deacon) April 30, 1871 (priest) by William Mercer Green |
Consecration | January 6, 1888 by Richard Hooker Wilmer |
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Born | (1843-06-09)June 9, 1843 |
Died | November 4, 1924(1924-11-04) (aged 81) San Antonio, Texas |
Buried | Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | James S. Johnston & Louisa C. B. Newman |
Spouse |
Mary Mercer Green (m. 1865) |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
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