William Whiting Davis

Background

Davis, William Whiting was born on October 7, 1859 in New York, United States. Son of William Whitney and Maria Sabra (Risley) Davis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Amherst college, 1879, Master of Arts, 1882.

Career

Teacher in Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, 1880-1883, Adelphi Academy, 1883-1886. Deacon, 1884, priest, 1885, Protestant Episcopal Church. Rector Saint Luke’s Church, San Francisco, 1886-1893, Christ Church, East. Orange, New Jersey, 1894-1906, Church of the Redeemer, New York, 1907-1911.

Vicar of Saint Mary's Chappaqua, New York, since 1911.

Achievements

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

Membership

Member Clerical Union, Churchman’s Association, Chi Psi. Clubs: Players, Essex County Country.

Connections

Married Sarah Antoinette Sprague, of Boston, November 24, 1880.

Father:

William Whitney Davis

Mother:

Maria Sabra (Risley) Davis

Spouse:

Sarah Antoinette Sprague