Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer
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Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer (February 11, 1812 – December 2, 1878) was the second Episcopal bishop of Louisiana.
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The Right Reverend Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer D.D., LL.D. | |
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Bishop of Louisiana | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Louisiana |
Elected | May 18, 1866 |
In office | 1866–1878 |
Predecessor | Leonidas Polk |
Successor | John Nicholas Galleher |
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Ordination | May 1834 by Richard Channing Moore |
Consecration | November 7, 1866 by John Henry Hopkins |
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Born | (1812-02-11)February 11, 1812 |
Died | December 2, 1878(1878-12-02) (aged 66) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Buried | Green Mount Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Simon Wilmer & Rebecca Frisby |
Spouse | Helen Skipwith |
Children | 6 |
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