Wallace John Gardner

Background

Gardner, Wallace John was born on July 25, 1883 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Son of Frederick A. and Sarah Jane (McConnell) Gardner.

Education

Student General

Career

Taught private schools, 1906-1908. Ordained deacon Protestant Episcopal Church, 1911, priest, 1912. Chaplain schools Garden City, 1911-1919.

Rector Saint Paul’s Church, Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, 1919-1933.

Vicar Chapel of Intercession, New York City, 1933-1936. Bishop coadjutor Diocese of New Jersey, 1936-1937.

Bishop of New Jersey since November 1, 1937. Trustee General Theological Seminary.

Achievements

• Wallace John Gardner has been listed as a noteworthy bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Club: Canadian (New York City).

Connections

Father:

Frederick A. Gardner

Mother:

Sarah Jane (McConnell) Gardner