Background
Fawcett, M. Edward was born on November 1, 1865 in New Hartford, Iowa, United States. Son of William (Doctor of Divinity) and Sarah (Houghton) F.
Fawcett, M. Edward was born on November 1, 1865 in New Hartford, Iowa, United States. Son of William (Doctor of Divinity) and Sarah (Houghton) F.
Bachelor of Arts, Upper Iowa University, 1886, Master of Arts, 1889, Doctor of Philosophy, 1893. Division studies at Garrett Biblical Institute, South.T.D., Nashotah House, Wisconsin, 1904.
Deacon and priest, Protestant Episcopal Church, 1897. Rector Church of the Redeemer, Elgin, Illinois, 1897-1901, Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Chicago, 1901-1904. Elected 3d bishop of Quincy, Illinois, May 20, 1903, consecrated January 20, 1904.
Captain and chaplain 5th Illinois Infantry.
Divisional chaplain 33d Division United States of America, October 12, since 1917. President Quincy Chamber Commerce, 1919.
Vice president Illinois State Chamber Commerce, 1919. Vice president National Research Forum.
Home: Quincy, Illinois.
Club: University, Chicago.
Married Esther L. Faul, November 3, 1887. Children: Sarah (deceased), Lewis (deceased), Suzanne.