Doane, George Washington

American, 1799–1859, born in Trenton, New Jersey. After practicing law for two years, he decided to enter the Episcopalian ministry. He taught at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and became rector of Trinity Church in Boston and then bishop of New Jersey. He was known as the “missionary bishop” because of his intense devotion to missionary work. He is remembered as the founder of Burlington College.

Softly Now the Light of Day, 160 (Text)