Edward Prest (priest)

Edward Prest (1824 - 1882) was Archdeacon of Durham from 1863 until 1882.[1]

He was born on 18 October 1824. He was educated at Uppingham and St John's College, Cambridge; and ordained deacon in 1846, and priest in 1847.[2] He was Chaplain of Sherburn Hospital after which he held incumbencies at Gateshead (1861-[3] 1862) then Ryton-on-Tyne (1881-1882).[4]

He died on October 27, 1882.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Venn, John & John Archibald Venn. Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambridge, from the Earliest Times to 1900, Cambridge University Press, Volumes I-X, 1922 and 1953 Vol. v. Pace – Spyers p187
  2. ↑ ORDINATIONS—SUNDAY,Dec. 19 .Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Friday, December 24, 1847; Issue 4939
  3. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory, Church of England, Central Board of Finance, Oxford University Press, Church Commissioners 1865
  4. ↑ Gateshead History
  5. ↑ Obituary. The Times (London, England), Friday, Oct 27, 1882; pg. 3; Issue 30649


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