William Sykes (clergyman)

William Sykes (24 July 1861–24 August 1930), born Barrow-in-Furness, was first Curate of St John's Church, Tunbrdige Wells; Vicar of Hillsborough and Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, 1895–1919; Vicar of Audley, Staffordshire, 1919–1928; first President of the Sovereign Grace Union 1913–1930.

Married Miss Anne Jane Dodgson, 1885, who died 1916 - they had five sons and three daughters, including the clergyman William Dodgson-Sykes.

Married Miss Emily Bartlett Knocker, 1918, who survived him.

References

1. Sykes, William. The Salt of the Covenant.