Bishop Nestor Zass of San Francisco
Surname also given as ZAKK or ZAKKIS
XIX Century
Bishop of the
American Diocese from 1879-1882. Although based
in California, he retained a considerable interest in
Alaska, and particularly in the spiritual welfare of the
Eskimo. He vanished at sea in Alaskan waters,
allegedly a suicide, although there were no witnesses.
Norman Hugh Redington
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