Background
Beardsley, William Agur was born on May 5, 1865 in Monroe, Connecticut, United States. Son of Agur and Elizabeth Ann (Lewis) Beardsley.
Beardsley, William Agur was born on May 5, 1865 in Monroe, Connecticut, United States. Son of Agur and Elizabeth Ann (Lewis) Beardsley.
Bachelor of Arts, Trinity College, Connecticut, 1887, Master of Arts, 1890, Doctor of Divinity, 1922. Graduate Berkeley Division School, Connecticut, 1890, Doctor of Divinity, 1920.
1 son, Warwick, Deacon, 1890, priest, 1891, Protestant Episcopal Church. Assistant St. Thomas Church, New Haven, 1890-1892, rector, 1892-1934, rector emeritus since 1934. Examining chaplain Diocese of Connecticut, 1910-1932, also secretary board, 1918-1932.
Deputy General Convention Protestant Episcopal Church, 1916, member Standing Committee 1917-1939, secretary of committee, 1932-1934, president, 1934-1939. Registrar Diocese since 1917. Honorary canon Christ Church Cathedral.
Trustee Berkeley Divinity School, 1915-1935 and since 1941, secretary of the board, 1931-1935. Trustee and secretary of the board Episcopal Academy, Connecticut.
Member and director New Haven Colony History Society (president 1913-1922), Connecticut Society Colonial Wars, American History Association, Church History Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon.
Married Alletta H. Warwick, June 23, 1897 (died December 27, 1935).