Robert Harper Clarkson

The Right Reverend

Robert Harper Clarkson

D.D., LL.D.
Bishop of Nebraska
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNebraska
ElectedOctober 23, 1865
In office1865–1884
SuccessorGeorge Worthington
Orders
OrdinationJanuary 5, 1851
by Philander Chase
ConsecrationNovember 15, 1865
by John Henry Hopkins
Personal details
Born(1826-11-19)November 19, 1826
DiedMarch 10, 1884(1884-03-10) (aged 57)
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
BuriedTrinity Cathedral
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsMichael Cook Clarkson & Louisa Harper
Spouse
Meliora McPherson
(m. 1849)
Children2
SignatureRobert Harper Clarkson's signature

Robert Harper Clarkson (November 19, 1826 – March 10, 1884) was an American prelate of the Episcopal Church, who served as the first Bishop of Nebraska between 1865 and 1884.