Background
Quin, Clinton Simon was born on September 28, 1883 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of J. B. and Nettie J. Quin.
Quin, Clinton Simon was born on September 28, 1883 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of J. B. and Nettie J. Quin.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Louisville, 1904. Graduate Virginia Theological Seminary, 1908. Doctor of Divinity, University of the South.
S.T.D., General Theological Seminary.
Engaged in business, 1897-1905. Deacon and priest, 1908, Protestant Episcopal Church. Rector St. James Church, Pewee Valley, Kentucky, 1908-1911, Grace Church, Paducah, 1911-1917, Trinity Church, Houston, Texas, 1917-1918.
Elected bishop coadjutor, May 16, 1918, consecrated. October 31, 1918; bishop of Texas, 1928-1955, retired.