Background
Wilmer, Cary Breckinridge was born on June 2, 1859 in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Son of George Thornton and Mary Barbara (Saunders) Wilmer.
Wilmer, Cary Breckinridge was born on June 2, 1859 in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Son of George Thornton and Mary Barbara (Saunders) Wilmer.
Bachelor of Arts, William and Mary College, Virginia, 1875. Theological Department, Kenyon College, 1883-1884. Doctor of Divinity, University of South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1906.
1 son, Cary Breckinridge. Deacon, 1884, priest, 1886, P.E. Church. Rector Grace Church, Ocala, Florida, 1884-1889, Church of Resurrection, Fernbank, O., 1889-1891.
Superintendent Colored Orphan Asylum, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1891-1898.
Rector, Church of Epiphany, Lynchburg, 1892-1893, Church of Nativity, Cincinnati, 1898-1900, Saint Luke’s Church, Atlanta, 1900-1924, now rector emeritus. Professor of practical theology, University of the South, 1924-1932 (retired).
Chaplain, retired, 5th Regiment Georgia National Guard.
Member Elks, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mistress.