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Harold Williams (priest, died 1954)

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Harold Stepney Williams (28 March 1864, Llanelly – 24 February 1954, Swansea)[1] was a British priest, the Archdeacon of Gower from 1923[2] until his death.[3]

Williams was educated at Durham University[4] and ordained in 1888.[5] After curacies in Bromborough, Tredegar[6] and Swansea he was the incumbent at Oystermouth from 1898 until 1938.[7]

References

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  1. ^ GENi
  2. ^ "Ecclesiastical News". The Times. No. 43468. London, England. 10 October 1923. p. 13.
  3. ^ "The Ven. H. S. Williams". The Times. No. 52865. London, England. 25 February 1954. p. 8.
  4. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1951-52 p 1409 London: OUP, 1951
  5. ^ "Ecclesiastical Intelligence". Liverpool Mercury. No. 12599. Liverpool, England. 28 May 1888.
  6. ^ Multiple News Items Nottinghamshire Guardian (London, England), Saturday, 28 September 1889; pg. 5; Issue 2315
  7. ^ Welsh Journals On-line
Church in Wales titles
Preceded by Archdeacon of Gower
1923–1954
Succeeded by