Potter, Henry Codman (1835-1908)

Potter, Henry Codman. An American clergyman and author, bishop of New York; born at Schenectady, N. Y., May 25, 1835. Educated in theology in Virginia, he became rector of Grace Church, New York city, in 1868; and was consecrated bishop of New York in 1887. His works include: 'Gates .of the East: A Winter in Egypt and Syria' (1876); 'Sermons of the City ' (1881) ; 'Waymarks' (1892). D. 1908.

1. Biographical Dictionary and Synopsis of Books, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 1, 1902, page 438.

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