James Howson
The Venerable James Francis Howson (1856–1934) was Archdeacon of Craven from 1928 to 1934. Howson was born into an ecclesiastical family. His father John Howson was Dean of Chester from 1867 to 1885. His older brother George Howson (1854–1943) was Archdeacon of Warrington from 1916 to 1933, and then Archdeacon of Liverpool from 1933 to 1934 He was educated at Haileybury and Trinity College, Cambridge and ordained in 1879. After curacies at Beverley, Halesowen and Lambeth he was Vicar of New Brighton, Chester and Guiseley (during which time he was also a temporary Chaplain to the Forces) before his years as an Archdeacon. He died on 19 February 1934.
James Francis Howson | |
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| Archdeacon of Craven | |
| In office 1928–1934 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1856 |
| Died | 19 February 1934 (aged 77–78) |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | George Howson (brother) |
| Education | Haileybury College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
The Venerable James Francis Howson (1856–1934) was Archdeacon of Craven from 1928 to 1934.[2]
Howson was born into an ecclesiastical family.[3] His father John Howson was Dean of Chester from 1867 to 1885.[4][5] His older brother George Howson (1854–1943) was Archdeacon of Warrington from 1916 to 1933, and then Archdeacon of Liverpool from 1933 to 1934
He was educated at Haileybury and Trinity College, Cambridge[6] and ordained in 1879.[7][8] After curacies at Beverley, Halesowen and Lambeth he was Vicar of New Brighton,[9][10] Chester[11][12] and Guiseley[13] (during which time he was also a temporary Chaplain to the Forces[14][15]) before his years as an Archdeacon.[16] He died on 19 February 1934.[17]
References
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- ^ LOCAL NEWS . Liverpool Mercury etc (Liverpool, England), Thursday, April 21, 1887; Issue 12256
- ^ The National Archives
- ^ ”The Clergy List” London, John Phillips, 1900
- ^ Ecclesiastical Intelligence The Times Thursday, Jan 03, 1907; pg. 9; Issue 38220; col C
- ^ London Gazette
- ^ Leodis
- ^ Ecclesiastical News. Church Appointments. The Times Monday, Jun 04, 1928; pg. 20; Issue 44910; col D
- ^ Obituary: Archdeacon Howson The Times Tuesday, Feb 20, 1934; pg. 16; Issue 46683; col C