Settings19th-century American bishops
Beverly Waugh
Beverly Waugh (1789–1858) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, Book Agent, and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Beverly Waugh (1789–1858) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, Book Agent, and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Cyrus David Foss
Cyrus David Foss (January 17, 1834 – January 29, 1910) was a prominent Methodist bishop in latter 19th century, primarily serving in New York City and New England.
Cyrus David Foss (January 17, 1834 – January 29, 1910) was a prominent Methodist bishop in latter 19th century, primarily serving in New York City and New England.
Edgar Philip Prindle Wadhams
Right Reverend Edgar Philip Prindle Wadhams was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg.
Right Reverend Edgar Philip Prindle Wadhams was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg.
Edward Raymond Ames
Edward Raymond Ames (May 20, 1806 – May 15, 1879) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Edward Raymond Ames (May 20, 1806 – May 15, 1879) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Francis Asbury
Francis Asbury, was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now The United Methodist Church in the United States.
Francis Asbury, was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now The United Methodist Church in the United States.
Francis Burns
Francis Burns (1809 – 1863) was an American Methodist minster who served as a missionary in Liberia.
Francis Burns (1809 – 1863) was an American Methodist minster who served as a missionary in Liberia.
George Foster Pierce
George Foster Pierce was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South elected in 1854.
George Foster Pierce was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South elected in 1854.
Hans Herr
Hans Herr (September 17, 1639 – October 11, 1725) was born in Zürich, Switzerland, a descendant of the Knight, Hugo Herr.
Hans Herr (September 17, 1639 – October 11, 1725) was born in Zürich, Switzerland, a descendant of the Knight, Hugo Herr.
Henry Bidleman Bascom
Henry Bidleman Bascom (1796–1850) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1850.
Henry Bidleman Bascom (1796–1850) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1850.
Jacob Albright
Jacob Albright (Jakob Albrecht) (May 1, 1759 – May 17, 1808) was an American Christian leader, founder of Albright's People (Die Albrechtsleute) which was officially named the Evangelical ...
Jacob Albright (Jakob Albrecht) (May 1, 1759 – May 17, 1808) was an American Christian leader, founder of Albright's People (Die Albrechtsleute) which was officially named the Evangelical ...
Jacob John Glossbrenner
Jacob John Glossbrenner, the fourteenth Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, was elected in 1845.
Jacob John Glossbrenner, the fourteenth Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, was elected in 1845.
James Osgood Andrew
James Osgood Andrew (May 3, 1794 – March 2, 1871) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1832.
James Osgood Andrew (May 3, 1794 – March 2, 1871) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1832.
John Early
John Early was a Methodist prelate and one of the founders of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
John Early was a Methodist prelate and one of the founders of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
John Emory
John Emory (11 April 1789 – 1835) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1832.
John Emory (11 April 1789 – 1835) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1832.
John England (bishop)
John England (September 23, 1786 in Cork, Ireland – April 11, 1842 in Charleston, South Carolina) was the first Catholic Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina and a leader of the Irish Cath...
John England (September 23, 1786 in Cork, Ireland – April 11, 1842 in Charleston, South Carolina) was the first Catholic Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina and a leader of the Irish Cath...
John Seybert
John Seybert (1791 – 1860) was an American bishop of the Evangelical Association.
John Seybert (1791 – 1860) was an American bishop of the Evangelical Association.
Joseph Long (bishop)
Joseph Long (1800–1869) was the third Bishop of the Evangelical Association, elected at the General Conference of 1843.
Joseph Long (1800–1869) was the third Bishop of the Evangelical Association, elected at the General Conference of 1843.
Leonidas Lent Hamline
Leonidas Lent Hamline (born 1797 in Burlington, Connecticut, died 1865) was an American Methodist Episcopal bishop and a lawyer.
Leonidas Lent Hamline (born 1797 in Burlington, Connecticut, died 1865) was an American Methodist Episcopal bishop and a lawyer.
Levi Scott (bishop)
Levi Scott (born 11 October 1802) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Levi Scott (born 11 October 1802) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Matthew Simpson
Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Osman Cleander Baker
Osman Cleander Baker (30 July 1812 – 20 December 1871) was an American biblical scholar and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Osman Cleander Baker (30 July 1812 – 20 December 1871) was an American biblical scholar and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Samuel Hiestand
Samuel Hiestand was an American Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, elected in 1833.
Samuel Hiestand was an American Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, elected in 1833.
Thomas Asbury Morris
Thomas Asbury Morris (28 April 1794 – 2 September 1874) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Thomas Asbury Morris (28 April 1794 – 2 September 1874) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Thomas S. Hinde
Thomas Spotwood Hinde was a newspaper editor, author, historian, real estate investor, Methodist minister, and a founder of the city of Mount Carmel, Illinois.
Thomas Spotwood Hinde was a newspaper editor, author, historian, real estate investor, Methodist minister, and a founder of the city of Mount Carmel, Illinois.
William W. Orwig
William W. Orwig (25 September 1810 – 29 May 1889) was a Bishop of the Evangelical Association in the United States, elected in 1859.
William W. Orwig (25 September 1810 – 29 May 1889) was a Bishop of the Evangelical Association in the United States, elected in 1859.