Walrond Jackson

William Walrond Jackson (1810–1895[1]) was Bishop of Antigua from 1860[2] to 1879.

He was educated at Codrington College Barbados and ordained in 1834.[3] After a curacy at Holy Trinity, Trinidad, he held incumbencies in St Vincent and Barbados. From 1846 to 1860 he was Chaplain to the Forces when he ascended to the Episcopate. He resigned through ill health in 1879. He died at home in Ealing.[4] Jackson's son, the Revd William became Rector of Exeter College, Oxford.

References

  1. ^ Obituary- The Bishop Of Antigua The Times Tuesday, Nov 26, 1895; pg. 6; Issue 34744; col C
  2. ^ The Bishopric Of Antigua The Times Tuesday, Apr 03, 1860; pg. 9; Issue 23584; col C
  3. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  4. ^ New York Times