Charles Abraham (bishop of Derby)

Charles Thomas Abraham (1857–1945) was the second suffragan Bishop of Derby from 1909 until 1927.[1] Born in 1857, he was educated at Keble College, Oxford.[2] Ordained in 1881, he began his career with a curacy at St Mary’s, Shrewsbury[3] and was subsequently Vicar of All Saints, Shrewsbury then Christ Church, Lichfield before succeeding Bishop Were at Derby. His father, Charles,[4] and his son, Philip,[5] were also bishops; another son, Geoffrey, was killed in action during the First World War.[6] After retiring, a cousin bequeathed Little Moreton Hall in Congleton to him.[7] He died on 27 January 1945.

References

  1. ^ New Suffragan Bishops The Times Monday, Sep 13, 1909; pg. 10; Issue 39063; col F
  2. ^ Family tree
  3. ^ Church details
  4. ^ Bishop Abraham Memorial The TimesTuesday, Mar 31, 1903; pg. 15; Issue 37042; col B
  5. ^ Obituary-The Bishop Of Newfoundland Right Rev. P. S. Abraham The Times Saturday, Dec 24, 1955; pg. 9; Issue 53412; col A
  6. ^ Bakewell Roll of Honour
  7. ^ Bequeathed “Crooked House”
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Edward Ash Were		 Suffragan Bishop of Derby
1909 – 1927		 Succeeded by
Edmund Courtenay Pearce
Bishops of Derby