Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer

The Right Reverend

Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer

D.D., LL.D.
Bishop of Louisiana
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseLouisiana
ElectedMay 18, 1866
In office1866–1878
PredecessorLeonidas Polk
SuccessorJohn Nicholas Galleher
Orders
OrdinationMay 1834
by Richard Channing Moore
ConsecrationNovember 7, 1866
by John Henry Hopkins
Personal details
Born(1812-02-11)February 11, 1812
DiedDecember 2, 1878(1878-12-02) (aged 66)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
BuriedGreen Mount Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsSimon Wilmer & Rebecca Frisby
SpouseHelen Skipwith
Children6
SignatureJoseph Pere Bell Wilmer's signature

Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer (February 11, 1812 – December 2, 1878) was the second Episcopal bishop of Louisiana.