Background
Sheridan, William Cockburn Russell was born on March 25, 1917 in New York City. Son of John Russell Fortesque and Gertrude (Magdalene) Hurley) Sheridan.
Sheridan, William Cockburn Russell was born on March 25, 1917 in New York City. Son of John Russell Fortesque and Gertrude (Magdalene) Hurley) Sheridan.
Student, University Virginia Bachelor of Arts, Carroll College, 1939; School of Theology and Ministry, Nashotah House Seminary, 1968; Doctor of Divinity, Nashotah House Seminary, 1966; Doctor of Civil Law, Nashotah House Seminary, 1984.
Ordained priest, Episcopal Church, 1943; consecrated bishop, Episcopal Church, 1972; assistant priest, St. Pauls Church, Chicago, 1943-1944; rector, Gethsemane Church, Marion, Indiana, 1944-1947; rector, St. Thomas Church, Plymouth, Indiana, 1947-1972; Anglican chaplain, Culver Military Academy, Indiana, 1953-1958, 70-72; bishop, Diocese of Northern Indiana, South Bend, 1972-1987; retired, Diocese of Northern Indiana, South Bend, 1987. Clerical deputy to General Convention, National Synod, 1952-1970.
President board of trustees Howe Military School, Indiana, 1972-1986, Nashotah House Seminary, 1972-1987. Member Alumni Association Nashotah House Seminary (president 1953-1955, president of the board of trustees 1985-1987) M C.
Married Rudith Treder, November 13, 1943. Children— Elizabeth Sheridan Noak, Margaret Sheridan Wilson, Mary Sheridan Janda, Peter, Stephen.