George Wilkins (priest)
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George Wilkins, D.D. was born in May 1785 in Norwich.[1] He served as a priest in the Church of England and died on 13 August, 1865.
[edit] Life
George Wilkins came from a family of architects: his brother William designed several famous buildings including the National Gallery, London. His father was estate architect to the head of the Pierrepont family, who since 1806 had been styled the Earl Manvers. George was ordained in 1810 and served as, in succession, Curate of Great Plumstead 1808, Curate of Hadleigh, Suffolk 1808 - 1815, Vicar of Laxton, Nottinghamshire 1813 - 1817, Vicar of Lowdham, Nottinghamshire 1815 - 1839, Vicar of St. Mary's Church, Nottingham 1817 - 1843, Prebendary of Southwell Minster 1823 - 1865, Rector of Wing, Rutland 1827 - 1839, Archdeacon of Nottingham 1832 - 1865, and Rector of Beelsby, Lincolnshire 1843 - 1865. He died on 13 August. 1865.
[edit] References
- ^ "St Michael at Plea, Norwich (parish)". Norwich Churches (organization). http://www.norwich-churches.org/St%20Michael%20at%20Plea/home.shtm. Retrieved on 2009-06-13.
[edit] Further reading
- Bowen, M. W. The Anglican Church in the Industrialised Town: St. Mary's Parish, Nottingham 1770-1884 M.Phil., University of Nottingham, October 1997
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| Preceded by George Hutchinson |
Vicar of St.Mary's Church, Nottingham 1817–1843 |
Succeeded by Joshua William Brooks |
