Background
Covell, David Ransom was born on March 14, 1887 in Richfield Springs, New York, United States. Son of Luther W. and Lefa Ann (Ransom) Covell.
Covell, David Ransom was born on March 14, 1887 in Richfield Springs, New York, United States. Son of Luther W. and Lefa Ann (Ransom) Covell.
Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1910, A.M., 1914, Doctor of Humane Letters, 1936. Bachelor of Divinity, General Theological Seminary, New York, New York, 1915. Graduate student Oxford (England), 1914.
Ordained to ministry of Protestant Episcopal Church, deacon, 1913, priest, 1914. Became executive secretary Diocese of Southern Ohio, 1935-1940. Field secretary The Forward Movement of Episcopal Church, 1940-1942.
Superintendent Episcopal City Mission and rector The Mariners Church, Detroit, Michigan, 1942-1945. Chaplain Hobart College, Geneva, New York, 1945-1950. Rector St. Luke’s Parish, Hudson, Massachusetts, since 1950.
Chaplain, St. Elizabeth’s Government Hospital for Insane, Washington, District of Columbia, 1916-1924. Captain, chaplain organized reserves, United States Army, 1922-1942.
Author: Discussion Outlines for Young Peoples Societies, 1934. Introduction to Practical Parish Procedure, 1944.
Member American Association Social Workers, Mental Hygiene Society, American League for Abolition of Capital Punishment (member board), Society Mayflower Descendants, S.R., Pyramid. Mason (K.T.).; Clubs: Detroit Boat, Mariners, Propeller (Detroit).
Married Mary Scheurman, March 7, 1916. Children: Mary Ransom, David Ransom.