Welbore MacCarthy
Welbore MacCarthy, DD was the inaugural Bishop of Grantham from 1905 until 1920.
Born in 1840 and educated at Trinity College, Dublin,[1] he was ordained in 1868. His first post after ordination was as a curate in Preston. From 1872 to 1898 he was a missionary priest in India, rising in time to be Archdeacon of Calcutta.[2] Returning to England he was Rector of Ashwell[3] then Rural Dean of Corringham until 1905 when he was elevated to the Episcopate. He died on 21 March 1925.[4]
Notes
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897–1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ^ The Times, Tuesday, 6 December 1898; p. 8; Issue 35692; col A Ecclesiastical Intelligence New appointments
- ^ The Times Tuesday, 24 March 1925; p. 10; Issue 43918; col C Obituary Bishop MacCarthy.