Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Cincinnati (Ohio)

Edward Dominic Fenwick, O.P., served as a missionary in the region before he became the first Bishop of Cincinnati with establishemnt of the diocese in 1821. John Baptist Purcell became the second Bishop of Cincinnati on 12 May 1833.

Cincinnati became a metropolitan see in 1850, and Purcell became archbishop. The diocese grew tremendously during the Purcell's episcopacy, but his years as bishop were marred by the failure of "Father Purcell's Bank" in 1873 and the ensuing scandal. William Henry Elder's task, first as co-adjustor and after 1883 as archbishop, began in 1880 with attempts to restore confidence and repair damages in the diocese.

From the description of Collection, 1815-1963 (bulk 1815-1885). (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 34845937