William Henry Elder


William Henry Elder
Archbishop of Cincinnati
Archbishop Elder by Thomas Eakins, 1903
ArchdioceseCincinnati
In office1883–1904
PredecessorJohn Baptist Purcell
SuccessorHenry K. Moeller
Previous post(s)Bishop of Natchez (1857–1878) Coadjutor Archbishop of Cincinnati (1880-1883)
Orders
OrdinationMarch 29, 1846
by Giovanni Brunelli
ConsecrationMay 3, 1857
by Francis Kenrick
Personal details
Born(1819-03-22)March 22, 1819
DiedOctober 31, 1904(1904-10-31) (aged 85)
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
BuriedSt, Joseph New Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America
DenominationRoman Catholic
EducationMount St. Mary's University
Pontifical Urban College
MottoVincit Mundum Fides (Faith Conquers the World)
SignatureWilliam Henry Elder's signature

William Henry Elder (March 22, 1819 – October 31, 1904) was an American Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Natchez from 1857 to 1880 and as Archbishop of Cincinnati from 1883 until his death.