Henry Ware (bishop of Barrow-in-Furness)

Henry Ware (22 June 1830 – 16 April 1909) was the inaugural Anglican Bishop of Barrow-in-Furness from 1889 until his death in 1909.[1]

Life

Born in 1830 and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, his first post after Ordination was as a Fellow and Tutor at his old college.[2] In 1862 he was appointed Vicar of Kirkby Lonsdale [3], a post he held until 1888 when he was elevated to the Episcopate.[4] He died on 16 April 1909.[5] His father-in-law Harvey Goodwin was Bishop of Carlisle from 1869 until 1891.[6]

Notes

  1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  2. ^ Ware, Henry in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
  3. ^ Surrey History Centre Collection
  4. ^ The Times, Saturday, Oct 19, 1889; pg. 6; Issue 32834; col B New Suffragan Bishop
  5. ^ The Times, Wednesday, Apr 21, 1909; pg. 1; Issue 38939; col B Deaths Rt Rev Henry Ware
  6. ^ Death Of The Bishop Of Carlisle The Times Thursday, Nov 26, 1891; pg. 9; Issue 33492; col E
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Inaugural appointment		 Bishop of Barrow-in-Furness
1889 – 1909		 Succeeded by
Campbell West-Watson
Bishops of Barrow-in-Furness