Robert Shaw-Hamilton
Robert James Shaw-Hamilton (b Kilmactraney 1840 - d Killiney 1908) was Dean of Armagh from 1900 until his death.[1]
Shaw-Hamilton was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1879.[2] He began his career at Aghavea. He was Rector of Drumcar[3] from 1873 until 1886, then Rector of Tynan from 1886 until 1900.[citation needed] He was announced as the new dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, in early April 1900.[4]
He died on 19 July 1908;[5] and there is a memorial to him in the north aisle at his cathedral.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Shaw-Hamilton, Robert James". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1920–2016 (April 2014 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 25 December 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1898 p1221 London, Horace Cox, 1898
- ↑ Parish History
- ↑ "Ecclesiastical intelligence". The Times. No. 36105. London. 2 April 1900. p. 8.
- ↑ The Dean Of Armagh. The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 22 July 1908; pg. 19; Issue 38705
- ↑ "Funary Monuments & Memorials in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh" Curl, J.S. p55: Whitstable; Historical Publications; 2013 ISBN 978-1-905286-48-5