Anthony Williams (bishop)

Anthony Lewis Elliott Williams was the third Bishop of Bermuda.

Born on 6 February 1892 and educated at The King's School, Worcester and Exeter College, Oxford[1], he was ordained in 1915. His first post was as a Curate at St John, Kidderminster[2] after which he was Chaplain to the Bishop of Ripon. He then held incumbencies at St Mary, Banbury[3] and St Peter, Bournemouth. In 1944 he was considered for the post of Bishop of Buckingham [4] but not appointed. He died on 31 August 1975[5].

Church of England titles
Preceded by
John Arthur Jagoe
Bishop of Bermuda
1956 –1963
Succeeded by
John Armstrong

References

  1. ^ "Who was Who" 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  2. ^ Photo of Church
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1940-41 Oxford, OUP, 1941
  4. ^ National Archives
  5. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Sep 02, 1975; pg. 22; Issue 59490; col B Deaths