John Buchman Walthour

The Right Reverend John Buchman Walthour (1904-1952) was the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta in the United States.

[edit] Background

He was born 24 August 1904 in Cape May, New Jersey, the son of Harry Clayton and Helen Millward Walthour. The Right Reverend Frederick F. Reese, the Bishop of Georgia ordained Walthour as deacon and priest in 1931. On 21 October 1931 he married Margaret Simkins Baker.

He was called to Grace Church in Waycross, Georgia, remaining there only briefly before being called to St. Andrew's Church in Tampa, Florida. From 1941 to 1947, he served as chaplain at United States Military Academy, West Point. In 1947, Walthour was called to be Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia.

He was consecrated Bishop in 1952 and died within his first year.

The Most Reverend Henry K. Sherrill, 20th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA
The Right Reverend Edwin A. Penick
The Right Reverend Oliver J. Hart

John Walthour was the 511th bishop consecrated in the Episcopal Church.

Preceded by John Moore Walker, Jr	4th Bishop of Atlanta 1952 – 1952	Succeeded by Randolph R. Claiborne, Jr