Quarterman Ranch History
The History of Quarterman Ranch and it's relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of NW Texas is quite extraordinary. This interactive timeline highlights the historical events that brought to pass the establishment and ministry of Quarterman Ranch and it's partnership with the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
The timeline is very simple to use. At the bottom of the timeline is a black area, featuring colourful dots and a time scale. The dots each represent an event on the timeline. Click on them to animate the timeline to that point in time.;xNLx;;xNLx;You can also use the translucent bar to move around the timeline. Simply drag it to the left or right. To find out further information about a particular event on the timeline, click the 'more' button to display a popup panel.
1881-03-01 00:00:00
Quarterman Ranch History
The 60 year old history of Quarterman Ranch shares it's rich heritage with the 130+ year old Diocese of NW Texas that began in 1881!
1888-03-01 00:00:00
Bishop James Steptoe Johnson
Bishop James Steptoe Johnson was the Bishop of Western Texas from 1888-1910
1910-03-01 00:00:00
Bishop Edward Arthur Temple
Bishop Edward Arthur Temple was the Bishop of Missionary District of North Texas from 1910-1924
1910-03-01 00:00:00
North Texas Diocese Founded in 1910
This diocese was originally part of the Missionary District of North Texas.
1925-03-01 00:00:00
Bishop Eugene Cecil Seaman
Bishop Eugene Seaman was the Episcopal Bishop of Missionary District of North Texas from 1925 - 1945.
1932-03-01 00:00:00
The Dust Bowl Era
Families and whole towns packed up and moved away due to the dust storms.
1946-12-03 00:00:00
Bishop George H. Quarterman
Bishop George Henry Quarterman was consecrated on Dec. 3rd, 1948 as Bishop of Missionary District of North Texas and served from 1946-1958.
1953-03-01 00:00:00
Mrs. Betty Bivins Childers
Mrs. Betty Bivins Childers made the first offer of the home on 240 acres near Amarillo. Property temporarily went to St. Andrew's Church, Amarillo
1955-03-01 00:00:00
Mrs. Childers Renews Offer
Mrs. Betty Bivins Childers renews offer of home on 240 acres of land now known as Quarterman Ranch. The Diocese accepted with thanksgiving.
1956-03-01 00:00:00
Rev Claude Canterbury
1956 - The Rev Claude Canterbury was appointed Archdeacon with residence at center in the Ranch House.
1956-03-01 00:00:00
Committee Formed
1956 - A committee was formed for planning and building.
1957-03-01 00:00:00
Garrett House
1957 -The construction of Garrett House was completed.
1957-03-01 00:00:00
Temple House
1957 -The construction of Temple House was completed.
1957-03-01 00:00:00
Bivins Hall
1957 - The construction of Bivins Hall was completed.
1958-03-01 00:00:00
Diocese of Northwest Texas was Formed
1958 - The Diocese of Northwest Texas was formed on October 10th, 1958.
1958-03-01 00:00:00
Bishop George H. Quarterman
1958 - Bishop George Henry Quarterman served the newly formed Diocese of Northwest Texas from 1958-1972.
1958-03-01 00:00:00
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
1958 - Construction of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit was completed.
1961-03-01 00:00:00
Ware Hall
Construction of Ware Hall was completed in 1961.
1961-03-01 00:00:00
Quarterman House
Construction of Quarterman House was completed in 1961.
1967-03-01 00:00:00
Childers House
Construction of Childers House (Bishop's Quarters ad VIP) was completed in 1967.
1969-03-01 00:00:00
Infirmary
Construction of the Infirmary was completed in 1969.
1972-04-01 00:00:00
Bishop Willis Ryan Henton
Bishop Willis Ryan Henton served as the 2nd Bishop for the Diocese of Northwest Texas from 1972-1980
1980-12-13 00:00:00
Bishop Sam Byron Hulsey
Bishop Sam Byron Hulsey served as the 3rd Bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas from 1980-1997.
1997-02-01 08:00:13
Bishop Charles Wallis Ohl, Jr.
Bishop Charles Wallis Ohl, Jr. served as the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas from February 1, 1997 - December 31, 2008.
2008-11-01 08:00:13
Bishop J. Scott Mayer
Bishop J. Scott Mayer has served as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas from 2008-Present.