John Nicholas Galleher

John Nicholas Galleher (February 17, 1839 – December 7, 1891) was third bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana from 1880 to 1891.

The Right Reverend

John Nicholas Galleher

S.T.D., D.D.
Bishop of Louisiana
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseLouisiana
Elected1879
In office1880–1891
PredecessorJoseph Pere Bell Wilmer
SuccessorDavis Sessums
Orders
OrdinationMay 30, 1869
by Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer
ConsecrationFebruary 5, 1880
by William Mercer Green
Personal details
Born(1839-02-17)February 17, 1839
Washington, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 1891(1891-12-07) (aged 52)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
BuriedCave Hill Cemetery
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsCorbin Galleher & Elizabeth Johnson Riley
SpouseCharlotte Barbee
Children5
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