Background
Maxon, James Matthew was born on January 1, 1875 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of Daniel and Anna (MacKenney) Maxon.
bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee
Maxon, James Matthew was born on January 1, 1875 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of Daniel and Anna (MacKenney) Maxon.
Student General Theological Seminary, 1906. Honorary Master of Arts, Knox College, 1910. Doctor of Divinity, University of South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1921.
Doctor of Laws, Southwestern University, 1941.
Deacon and priest, Protestant Episcopal Church, 1907. Rector Grace Church, Galesburg, Illinois, 1907-1910. President Margaret College, Versailles, Kentucky, 1910-1917.
Also rector Saint John's Church, Versailles, 1912-1917.
Rector Saint Mark’s, Louisville, Kentucky, 1917-1920. Rector Christ Church, Nashville, Tennessee, 1920-1922.
Consecrated bishop coadjutor of diocese of Tennessee, October 18, 1922. Bishop of Tennessee since October 1935.
Elected Chancellor of University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, June, 1942.
Deputy General Convention, 1913, 16, 19. Retired January 1, 1947.
Mason.
Married Blanche Morris, September 10, 1903. Children: James Matthew, John Burton.