David Howell (priest)

The Very Revd David Howell (1831 – 1903) was the fourth Dean[1] of St David's. [2]
He was ordained in 1856 and began his career as Curate of Neath.[3] After that he was Vicar of St John, Cardiff and later Archdeacon of Wrexham [4] before his elevation to the Deanery. [5]
He died on 15 January 1903.[6]

Religious titles
Preceded by
Evan Owen Phillips
Dean of St David's
1897–1903
Succeeded by
James Allan Smith

References

  1. ^ Although an ancient foundation, before 1840 the senior residentiary cleric was the Precentor, and not a Dean, due to a complication during the dissolution of the monasteries > “Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi, 1181-1981 / St David’s Cathedral, 1181-1981” St David’s, Gwasg yr Oriel Fach, 1981 ISBN 0905421027
  2. ^ London Gazette
  3. ^ Who was Who (1991) Who was who. A cumulated index 1897-1990, CD-ROM, London : A & C Black, ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  4. ^ The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  5. ^ Ecclesiastical Intelligence The Times Saturday, Apr 10, 1897; pg. 14; Issue 35174; col B
  6. ^ The Dean Of St. Davids. The Times Friday, Jan 16, 1903; pg. 4; Issue 36979; col C