Eric Graham
Eric Graham (14 December 1888 – 18 January 1964)[1][2] was an eminent Anglican priest in the mid 20th century.[3]
Graham was born into an ecclesiastical family, a branch of the Dukes of Montrose settled in Ireland in the eighteenth century;[4] his father was Malcolm Graham, sometime Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.[5] Graham was educated at Cheltenham College and Oriel College, Oxford, and ordained after a period of study at Wells Theological College in 1913.[6] He was Vice-Principal of Salisbury Theological College, then Fellow and Dean of Oriel College, Oxford. Next he was Rector of Boyton-cum-Sherrington and after that Principal of Cuddesdon Theological College. In 1944[7] he became Bishop of Brechin,[8] a post he held until 1959.
Personal
He married in 1919 Phyllis Norton Buckle, whose father was a much decorated major-general in the British army, and with whom he had six recorded children[9] including the noted crossword compiler John Galbraith Graham.
References
- ^ Eric Graham 1888-1964, Robert T. Holtby, Oxford University Press, 1967, pg 2
- ^ The Times; Tuesday, Jan 21, 1964, p. 12; Issue 55914; col E " Eric Graham Former Bishop of Brechin"
- ^ Bertie, D. M. (2000) Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ^ Eric Graham 1888-1964, Robert T. Holtby, Oxford University Press, 1967, pg 2
- ^ Who was Who 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory; 1940-41. London: OUP, 1941
- ^ "Ecclesiastical News - New Bishop of Brechin", in: The Times; Saturday, Apr 01, 1944; p. 7; Issue 49820; col B
- ^ Diocesan history
- ^ Who's Who 1949, Adam & Charles Black, London