Paul Matthews (bishop)

Paul Clement Matthews (December 25, 1866 – January 17, 1954) was the fifth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, serving from 1915 to 1937.[1] He was born in Ohio, the son of Stanley Matthews, an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.[2] He died in Florida at the age of 87.[3]

Matthews married the Procter & Gamble heiress Elsie Procter; their son, T. S. Matthews, was editor of Time magazine.[4]

References

  1. ↑ McFarland, Cynthia (May 8, 2011). "The Right Revered Paul Matthew and his private chapel at 'Merwick'". Archives. The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Memorials: Paul Clement Matthews '87". Princeton Alumni Weekly. 54 (17): 26. February 19, 1954.
  3. ↑ "Episcopate: New Jersey – The Oldest Bishop". The Living Church. 128 (5): 10. January 31, 1954. Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Matthews, retired Bishop of New Jersey, died on January 17 in Winter Park, Florida. He was 87 years old on Christmas Day.
  4. ↑ Foderaro, Lisa W. (6 January 1991). "T. S. Matthews, 89, Ex-Editor of Time and Author". New York Times.



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