John W. Beckwith

The Right Reverend

John Watrous Beckwith

S.T.D.
Bishop of Georgia
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseGeorgia
ElectedMay 11, 1867
In office1868–1890
PredecessorStephen Elliott
SuccessorCleland Kinloch Nelson
Orders
OrdinationMay 20, 1855
by Thomas Atkinson
ConsecrationApril 2, 1868
by William Mercer Green
Personal details
Born(1831-02-09)February 9, 1831
DiedNovember 23, 1890(1890-11-23) (aged 59)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
BuriedBonaventure Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJohn Beckwith & Margaret Stanly
SpouseElla Brockenbrough
Children5

John Watrous Beckwith (February 9, 1831 – November 23, 1890) was the Second Bishop of Georgia. He was the 86th bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA).