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Thomas Williams (archdeacon of Craven)

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Thomas John Williams
Archdeacon of Craven
In office
1949–1956
Personal details
Born9 May 1889
Died4 July 1956
SpouseEthel Marion née Roberts

The Venerable Thomas John Williams (9 May 1889 - 4 July 1956) was Archdeacon of Craven from 1949[1] to 1956.

Educated at Durham University and ordained in 1915,[2] Williams was awarded the Military Cross for his service as a Chaplain to the Forces during World War I. He was Vicar of Otley from 1937; and an Honorary Canon of Bradford Cathedral from 1939.[3]

References

  1. ^ The Times, Friday, 16 Dec 1949; pg. 2; Issue 51566; col C Ecclesiastical News Archdeacon Of Craven
  2. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1947-48 Oxford, OUP, 1947
  3. ^ “Who was Who” 1897–2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7