Background
Shero, William Francis was born on June 24, 1863 in Fredonia, New York, United States. Son of Lewis and Clarissa (Francis) Shero.
Shero, William Francis was born on June 24, 1863 in Fredonia, New York, United States. Son of Lewis and Clarissa (Francis) Shero.
Graduated from State Normal School, Fredonia, 1882. Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, 1887. General Theological Seminary, 1887-1888.
Master of Arts, Hobart, 1890.
Doctor of Philosophy, Franklin and Marshall College, Pennsylvania, 1906.
Principal Smethport School, 1888-1890. Deacon, 1889, priest, 1891, Protestant Episcopal Church. Rector Angelica, New York, 1891-1893.
Chaplain de Veaux College, Niagara Falls, New York, 1893-1897, head master Yeates School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1897-1899.
Rector Saint John's Church, Lancaster, 1898-1908. Warden Racine (Wisconsin) College, 1908-1916.
Rector Christ Church, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, since 1916. Secretary Standing Committee of Diocese, 1918-1934.
President same since 1934.
Member Delta Psi, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Lucy Rogers, June 11, 1890. Children: Lucius Rogers, Livia Francis.