Clayton Twitchell

The Rt Rev Thomas Clayton Twitchell, DD (1884–1947) was an eminent [1] Anglican priest in the 20th century [2]. He was educated at King’s College London[3] and ordained in 1889.[4]. His first posts were curacies at St George’s, Barrow-in-Furness[5] and St Peter’s, Cranley Gardens.[6] From 1903 to 1908 he was Vicar of All Hallows East India Docks[7][8] when he was appointed Bishop of Polynesia[9][10] a post he held for 13 years. On his return to England he was Rector of St Margaret, Buxted[11][12] and then of St Peter’s Selsey[13][14]. A Fellow of King’s College, London he died on 9 October 1947.[15]

Notes

  1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  2. ^ National Church Institutions Database of Manuscripts and Archives
  3. ^ University Intelligence London The Times Monday, Jul 31, 1882; pg. 10; Issue 30573; col C
  4. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Dec 24, 1889; pg. 6; Issue 32890; col A Ordinations. Carlisle
  5. ^ Photo of church
  6. ^ Genuki
  7. ^ Parish history
  8. ^ London Gazette
  9. ^ Papers Past
  10. ^ The Times, Friday, Mar 20, 1908; pg. 13; Issue 38599; col C New Bishop in Polynesia
  11. ^ The Weald- history
  12. ^ National Archives
  13. ^ Kelly's Directory 1930, Selsey, West Sussex
  14. ^ Parish web-site
  15. ^ The Times, Friday, Oct 10, 1947; pg. 1; Issue 50888; col A Deaths
Religious titles
Preceded by
Inaugural appointment
Bishop of Polynesia
1908–1921
Succeeded by
Leslie Stanley Kempthorne