Gordon Walker (priest)

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Thomas Gordon Walker was Dean of Achonry from 1907 until his death on 9 May 1916. [1]

Allen was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He spent his whole career at Emlaghfad. He was a Canon of Achonry from 1896 until 1907. [2]

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References

  1. "Walker, Thomas Gordon" . Who's Who & Who Was Who . Vol. 1920–2016 (April 2014 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 23 December 2017.(Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1908 p 1482: London, Horace Cox, 1908
Church of Ireland titles
Preceded by Dean of Achonry
1907–1916
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