William Conant Church

William Conant Church
William Conant Church c. 1900 after a photograph in Biographical Sketches of Distinguished Officers of the Army and Navy
President of the National Rifle Association of America
In office 1872–1875
Personal details
Born	August 11, 1836 Rochester, New York
Died	May 23, 1917 (1917-05-24) (aged 80) Manhattan, New York
Relatives	Francis Pharcellus Church (brother)
Occupation	Journalist, editor
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Union Army
Rank	Lieutenant colonel
Battles/wars	American Civil War

William Conant Church (August 11, 1836 – May 23, 1917) was an American journalist, author and soldier. He was publisher of several newspapers and magazines in association with his father and brother. He was the co-founder and second president of the National Rifle Association of America.