Lewis Broughall

Lewis Wilmot Bovell Broughall was a Canadian Anglican bishop in the first half of the 20th century.[1]

Born on 27 March 1876, the son of Abraham James Broughall and Georgina Harriet Hurd[2] and educated at the University, Toronto and ordained in 1899.[3] After a curacy in Minden he was the incumbent at Hagersville and then Rector of Oakville.[4] In 1925 he became Dean of Niagara and in 1932 its diocesan bishop.[5] He retired in 1949 and died on 26 August 1958.

Church of England titles
Preceded by
Derwyn Trevor Owen
Bishop of Niagara
1932 –1949
Succeeded by
Walter Edward Bagnall

References

  1. ^ The Times, Wednesday, Dec 21, 1932; pg. 12; Issue 46322; col A New Bishop Of Niagara
  2. ^ genealogical website
  3. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  4. ^ “Who was Who” 1897–1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  5. ^ Diocesan website