Welbore MacCarthy
Memorial to Welbore MacCarthy in Lincoln Cathedral
Welbore MacCarthy, DD was the inaugural Bishop of Grantham from 1905 until 1920.
Born in 1840 and educated at Trinity College, Dublin,[1] he was ordained in 1868. His first post after ordination was as a curate in Preston. From 1872 to 1898 he was a missionary priest in India, rising in time to be Archdeacon of Calcutta.[2] Returning to England he was Rector of Ashwell[3] then Rural Dean of Corringham until 1905 when he was elevated to the Episcopate. He died on 21 March 1925.[4]
Notes
- ↑ “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
- ↑ The Times, Tuesday, 6 December 1898; p. 8; Issue 35692; col A Ecclesiastical Intelligence New appointments
- ↑ The Times Tuesday, 24 March 1925; p. 10; Issue 43918; col C Obituary Bishop MacCarthy.
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| Preceded by Inaugural appointment |
Bishop of Grantham 1905–1920 |
Succeeded by John Edward Hine |
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