Hale, Charles R. (Charles Reuben), 1837-1900

Charles Reuben Hale (1837-1900) was born in Lewistown, Pa., and died in Cairo, Ill., where he was the consecrated Episcopal Bishop. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1858, and was ordained in 1860. From 1863 to 1870, Hale was a chaplain in the U.S. Navy. He had a number of church positions in New York, Maryland, and Iowa, before he was elected bishop. His publications include: Innocent in Moscow... (Davenport, Iowa, 1888); Italian Church Reform... (n.p., 1873); Missionary Relations Between the Anglican and the Eastern Churches... (London, 1894); and others.

From the description of Dighton Rock essay, 1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207140874

Episcopal Bishop of Cairo, Ill., and Bishop Coadjutor of Springfield.

From the description of Charles Reuben Hale papers, 1867-1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 658000227

Episcopal clergyman, author; chaplain, U.S. Navy, 1863-1870, minister, Auburn, N.Y., New York City, Maryland and Iowa, 1871-1892; co- adjutor to Bishop, Springfield, Illinois, 1892; bishop, Cairo, Illinois.

From the description of Letter : Cairo, Ill., 1894 Oct. 2. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 32516584