George Washington Doane


George Washington Doane
Bishop of New Jersey
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNew Jersey
ElectedOctober 3, 1832
In office1832–1859
PredecessorJohn Croes
SuccessorWilliam Henry Odenheimer
Previous post(s)Rector, Trinity Church, Boston
Orders
OrdinationAugust 6, 1823
by John Henry Hobart
ConsecrationOctober 31, 1832
by William White
Personal details
Born(1799-05-27)May 27, 1799
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
DiedApril 27, 1859(1859-04-27) (aged 59)
Burlington, New Jersey, US
BuriedSt. Mary's Episcopal Church, Burlington, New Jersey
DenominationAnglican
SpouseEliza Greene Callahan Perkins Doane[1]
SignatureGeorge Washington Doane's signature

George Washington Doane (May 27, 1799 – April 27, 1859) was an American churchman, educator, and the second bishop in the Episcopal Church for the Diocese of New Jersey.

  1. ^ "Our History". Doane Academy. Retrieved June 13, 2019.