James E. Freeman

Bishop Freeman in 1937

James Edward Freeman (July 24, 1866 – June 6, 1943) was the third bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, serving from 1923 to 1943.[1] He led a national campaign to raise funds for the construction of the Washington National Cathedral.[2] He officiated at memorial services for Warren G. Harding, Woodrow Wilson, and William Howard Taft.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Van Rensselaer Gibson, Killiaen (1944). Grand Man of God, James Edward Freeman: Being the Inspiring Life-story of a Great Bishop and Strong Soul. Yonkers, New York: Llewellyn Publications.
  2. ↑ "Episcopate: Bishop Freeman Dies". The Living Church. 106 (24): 5. June 13, 1943. The Rt. Rev. James E. Freeman, D.D., L.L.D., D.C.L., third Bishop of Washington, died at his home on the grounds of the Washington Cathedral on June 6.
  3. ↑ "Presidential Funerals". Washington National Cathedral. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
Episcopal Church (USA) titles
Preceded by
Alfred Harding		 Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington
1923–1943		 Succeeded by
Angus Dun


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