Holland Nimmons McTyeire
1824–1889 (age 65)
Bishop/Educator
Biography
Bishop Holland Nimmons McTyeire, born in 1824, devoted his life to the spiritual and educational growth of his community. As both a bishop and educator, he helped advance religious learning and was instrumental in guiding young people toward meaningful lives of service.
When he passed in 1889, countless lives had been shaped by his compassionate leadership. He was buried in the Vanderbilt Divinity School Cemetery, a fitting resting place for a man who dedicated his life to nurturing both scholarship and faith.