William Ford Nichols

The Right Reverend

William Ford Nichols
Bishop of California
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseCalifornia
ElectedFebruary 6, 1890
In office1893–1924
PredecessorWilliam Ingraham Kip
SuccessorEdward L. Parsons
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Bishop of California (1890-1893)
Orders
OrdinationJune 4, 1873 (deacon)
June 4, 1874 (priest)
by John Williams
ConsecrationJune 24, 1890
by John Williams
Personal details
Born(1849-06-09)June 9, 1849
DiedJune 5, 1924(1924-06-05) (aged 74)
San Francisco, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsCharles H. & Margaret E. Nichols
Spouse
Clara Quintard
(m. 1876)
EducationBerkeley Divinity School
SignatureWilliam Ford Nichols's signature

William Ford Nichols (June 9, 1849 – June 5, 1924) was the second Bishop of California in The Episcopal Church.[1]

  1. ^ "Bishop W. F. Nichols: Had Served in California for More Than Thirty Years". The New York Times. June 6, 1924. p. 17.