William Quarter

William Quarter

William Quarter (January 21, 1806-April 10, 1848) was a U.S. Roman Catholic bishop, born in Killurine, County Offaly, Ireland. He was the first Catholic bishop of Chicago from March 13, 1844, until his death.

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* [http://www.offalyhistory.com/content/reading_resources/famous_people/bishopquarter.htm Bishop William Quarter]
* [http://www.catholicity.com/encyclopedia/c/chicago,archdiocese_of.html Archdiocese of Chicago from the "Catholic Encyclopedia"]


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