Robert Shaw-Hamilton

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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. He was Rector of Tynan from 1886 until his move to the Deanery.[ citation needed ]

He died on 19 July 1908; [4] and there is a memorial to him in the north aisle at his cathedral. [5]

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References

  1. "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.)
  2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1898 p1221 London, Horace Cox, 1898
  3. Parish History
  4. The Dean Of Armagh. The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 22 July 1908; pg. 19; Issue 38705
  5. "Funary Monuments & Memorials in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh" Curl, J.S. p55: Whitstable; Historical Publications; 2013 ISBN   978-1-905286-48-5
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1900–1908
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