William Herbert Cam

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William Herbert Cam (1850-1927) was born on 10 November 1850, the son of William Cam of Durlsey, Gloucestershire. [1]

William Herbert Cam was at Bedford School and a scholar of New College, Oxford. He was a master at Wellington College, headmaster of Dudley Grammar School (1897-83) and Abingdon School (1883-93). [2] He was then rector of Birchanger and rector of Paulerspury.

His daughter Helen Maud Cam (1885-1968) whom initially was educated by her father at School House, Abingdon School, became vice-mistress of Girton College, Cambridge (1944–48) and professor or mediaeval history at Harvard University (1948–54).

He died on 3 October 1927 aged 76. [3]

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References

  1. "Births December Quarter 1850". Free BMD.
  2. "Abingdonian OA Notes" (PDF). Abingdon School.
  3. Preston, Arthur (1929). St.Nicholas, Abingdon and other Papers, page 379. Oxford University Press.