William Way

Background

Way, William was born on December 18, 1877 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Burr and Martha Julia (Howell) Way.

Education

Asheville High school and Ravenscroft High School, Asheville. General Theological Seminary, 1901. Harvard Summer School of Theology, 1907, 09, 10.

Doctor of Divinity, University of South Carolina., 1922.

Career

Deacon, 1901, priest, 1901, Episcopal Church. Assistant Grace Church, New York, 1901-1902. Rector Grace Church, Charleston, South Carolina., 1902-1946, emeritus.

Preacher Clemson College, 1907-1909, University of South Carolina., 1913, Converse College, 1914, University of North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Military College, 1921. Preacher Duke University, 1937.

Trustee and member standing committee Diocese of South Carolina. Deputy to General Convention Trustee General Theological Seminary (New York City), Saint Mary's College President North.E. Society of Charleston (author of its history), South Carolina.

History Society.

Achievements

• William Way has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Peace Society (director), Saint George’s Society of South Carolina., South Carolina. History Society (president). Club: Rotary International (district governor).

Connections

Married Marie Wagener, January 12, 1904.

Father:

Charles Burr Way

Mother:

Martha Julia (Howell) Way

Spouse:

Marie Wagener