William Mercer Green

For the fourth Bishop of Mississippi (1938–1942), see William Mercer Green (grandson).

The Right Reverend

William Mercer Green

D.D., LL.D.
Bishop of Mississippi
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseMississippi
Elected1849
In office1850–1887
SuccessorHugh Miller Thompson
Orders
OrdinationApril 20, 1823
by Richard Channing Moore
ConsecrationFebruary 24, 1850
by James Hervey Otey
Personal details
Born(1798-05-02)May 2, 1798
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
DiedFebruary 13, 1887(1887-02-13) (aged 88)
Sewanee, Tennessee, United States
BuriedGreenwood Cemetery (Jackson, Mississippi)
DenominationAnglican
ParentsWilliam Green & Mary Bradley
SpouseSarah Williams
Charlotte Fleming
Children9
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SignatureWilliam Mercer Green's signature

William Mercer Green (May 2, 1798 – February 13, 1887) was the first Episcopal bishop of Mississippi.