Background
Harper, Howard Vincent was born on June 1, 1904 in Kenton, Ohio, United States. Son of Earl Vincent and Grace (Howard) Harper.
Harper, Howard Vincent was born on June 1, 1904 in Kenton, Ohio, United States. Son of Earl Vincent and Grace (Howard) Harper.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Kenyon College, 1927, honorary Doctor of Divinity, 1953. Bachelor of Divinity cum laude, Bexley Hall, Gambier, Ohio, 1930.
May 1968); married second, Josephine Montgomery Williams, June 7, 1969. Ordained to ministry Episcopal Church, 1931. Served as pastor in Cleveland, 1931-1933, Hudson, Ohio, 1933-1935, Waycross, Georgia, 1935-1940, The Plains, Virginia, 1940-1942, Jackson, Michigan, 1942-1953.
Assistant to bishop of Michigan, 1952-1953.
National director laymen’s work Episcopal Church, 1953-1967. Honorary canon Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Detroit, 1952-1978.
Founder, 1st president National Diocesan Press, 1938.
Member religious advising committee National Safety Council, 1961. Board of directors North Conway Institute Alcoholics and Alcoholism, Boston, 1960-1967. Member Psi Upsilon.
Married Elizabeth Lane, December 2, 1935 (deceased. Married second, Josephine Montgomery Williams, June 7, 1969.