Background
Cummins, George David was born on December 11, 1822 in Smyrna, Delaware, United States. Son of George C. and Maria (Durborow) Cummins.
Cummins, George David was born on December 11, 1822 in Smyrna, Delaware, United States. Son of George C. and Maria (Durborow) Cummins.
Graduate Dickinson College, 1841.
Ordained deacon Protestant Episcopal Church, 1845, priest, 1847. Assistant rector Christ Church, Baltimore, 1845-1847. Rector Christ Church, Norfolk, Virginia, 1847-1853, Saint James’s, Richmond, Virginia, 1853-1854, Trinity Church, Washington, District of Columbia 1854-1858, Saint Peter’s Church, Baltimore, 1858-1863, Trinity Church, Chicago, 1863-1866.
Assistant bishop of Kentucky, 1866-1873.
Withdrew from Episcopal Church because of his opposition to ritualism, founded Reformed Episcopal Church, 1873.
Married Alexandrine Balch, June 24, 1847.