Background
Whittemore, Lewis Bliss was born on June 17, 1885 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of William Emmons and Mary Bliss (Robinson) Whittemore.
Whittemore, Lewis Bliss was born on June 17, 1885 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of William Emmons and Mary Bliss (Robinson) Whittemore.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1907. Bachelor of Divinity, Episcopal Theological School, 1915. Doctor of Divinity, Kenyon College Gambier, O., 1939.
Ordained to ministry Protestant Episcopal Church, 1915. Assistant minister Christ Church, New York City, 1915-1917. Associate rector Calvary Church, Pittsburgh, 1917-1923.
Rector Trinity Church, Detroit, 1923-1927, Grace Church, Grand Rapids, 1927-1936.
Bishop co-adjutor diocese Western Michigan, 1936-1937, bishop since 1937. Teacher government service Philippine Islands, 1907-1910.
Master Brent School, Baguio, 1910-1912.
Member National Council of Episcopal Church. Member Michigan Society for Mental Hygiene. Clubs: Rotary, University.
Married Helen M. Crawford, October 23, 1917. Children: Virginia Crawford, James Robinson, Nancy.