Green, William Mercer, 1798-1887

First Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi.

From the description of William Mercer Green papers, 1833-1879. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 657647634

William Mercer Green was born in Wilmington, N.C., graduated from the University of North Carolina, and in 1837 became Episcopal chaplain and professor of belles-lettres at his alma mater. He became the first Episcopal bishop of Mississippi in 1849. He was also instrumental in the founding of the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., and became its chancellor in 1867.

From the description of William Mercer Green papers, 1843-1887. WorldCat record id: 23712319

Protestant Episcopal minister, from Sewanee (Franklin Co.), Tenn.

From the description of Papers, 1864-1885. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19657423

William Mercer Green (1798-1887) was born in Wilmington, N.C.; graduated from the University of North Carolina; and in 1837 became Episcopal chaplain and professor of belles-lettres at his alma mater. He became the first Episcopal bishop of Mississippi in 1849. He was also instrumental in the founding of the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., and became its chancellor in 1867.

From the guide to the William Mercer Green Papers, 1843-1887, (Southern Historical Collection)