Charles Schofield
Charles de Veber Schofield (14 July 1871–12 July 1936) was an eminent Anglican priest in the first half of the 20th century.
He was educated at Windsor, Nova Scotia and Edinburgh Theological College[1] and ordained deacon in 1897[2] and priest in 1898.[3] After a curacy at St Mary’s, Portsea, Portsmouth he was Rector of Hampton, New Brunswick[4] then Sydney, Nova Scotia. After this he was Dean of Fredericton (1907–1915) and then in 1916 Dean of Columbia, based in Victoria, British Columbia.[5] A year later he became the Bishop of British Columbia, a position he held for twenty years.[6] At some point, he became a Doctor of Divinity.[7]
References
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ↑ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ↑ Ordinations. London The Times Monday, Jun 06, 1898; pg. 12; Issue 35535; col D
- ↑ The Times, Thursday, Dec 29, 1904; pg. 8; Issue 37590; col C Ecclesiastical Intelligence
- ↑ British Columbia Archival Union List
- ↑ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop to replace Dr Schofield The Times Saturday, Jul 18, 1936; pg. 8; Issue 47430; col F
- ↑ NPG details
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Bishop of British Columbia 1916–1936 |
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