William Leopold Essex

The Right Reverend

William Leopold Essex

S.T.D., D.D.
Bishop of Quincy
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseQuincy
ElectedJune 5, 1936
In office1936–1958
PredecessorM. Edward Fawcett
SuccessorFrancis Lickfield
Orders
OrdinationJune 11, 1911
by David H. Greer
ConsecrationSeptember 29, 1936
by James De Wolf Perry
Personal details
Born(1886-02-08)February 8, 1886
DiedFebruary 26, 1959(1959-02-26) (aged 73)
Peoria, Illinois, United States
BuriedChrist Church of Lower Kickapoo
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsWilliam Essex & Elizabeth Looser
SpouseCharlotte Josephine Nason
Children2
Alma materColumbia University

William Leopold Essex (February 8, 1886 – February 26, 1959) was fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Quincy.