Edward Churton (bishop)
The Rt Rev Edward Townson Churton DD[1] MA (1841–1 May 1912) was an Anglican Colonial Bishop in the late 19th and early 20th centuries[2].
Born into an ecclesiastical family [3] in 1841 and educated at Eton and Oriel College, Oxford he was ordained in 1866 [4]. He held incumbencies at St Nicholas, Ganton[5] and St Bartholomew, Charlton next Dover[6] before being elevated to the Episcopate as Bishop of Nassau[7]. Upon his resignation, he was succeeded by his younger brother Henry. He died on 1 May 1912[8].
Notes
- ^ The Times, Wednesday, Feb 24, 1886; pg. 8; Issue 31691; col B University Intelligence. Oxford, Feb. 23.
- ^ Diocesan history
- ^ His father was Edward Churton, Archdeacon of Cleveland; Who was Who 1987-1990: London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
- ^ Photo of church
- ^ Details of site
- ^ Anglican church in the Bahamas
- ^ Obituary Bishop E. T. Churton The Times Friday, May 24, 1912; pg. 59; Issue 39907; col C
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Churton, Edward Townson |
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Bishop of Jamaica |
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1841 |
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1 May 1912 |
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