William David Walker
The Right Reverend William David Walker D.D., LL.D., D.C.L., S.T.D. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Western New York | |
Bishop Walker | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Western New York |
| In office | 1897–1917 |
| Predecessor | Arthur Cleveland Coxe |
| Successor | Charles Brent |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of North Dakota (1883–1896) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 29, 1863 by Horatio Potter |
| Consecration | December 20, 1883 by Thomas M. Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1839 |
| Died | May 2, 1917 (aged 77) Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Bertha Barbara Bach |
William David Walker (June 29, 1839 – May 2, 1917) was consecrated as the first missionary bishop of the Episcopal Church's Missionary District of North Dakota on December 20, 1883. He became the third bishop of Western New York in 1897 and held this position until his death in 1917.