Francis Kilner | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Richmond | |
 Bromide print of Kilner, circa 1900s–1910s | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ripon |
| In office | 1913–1921 |
| Predecessor | John Pulleine |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Craven (1893–1913) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | c. 1874 |
| Consecration | 29 September 1913 by Cosmo Lang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1851 |
| Died | 19 March 1921 (aged 69–70) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Parents | James Kilner (priest) |
| Alma mater | Keble College, Oxford |
Francis Charles Kilner (1851–1921) was a British Anglican suffragan bishop in the early part of the 20th century.[1]
Born in 1851[2] at Chester (where his father, James Kilner, also a priest, was prison chaplain),[3] Francis was educated at Rugby and Keble College, Oxford.[4]
He was ordained in the Church of England after a period of study at Cuddesdon Theological College: he was made deacon in Advent 1874 (20 December)[5] and ordained priest the following Advent (19 December 1875) — both times by William Jacobson, Bishop of Chester, at Chester Cathedral.[6] He began his career with a curacy at Christ Church, Bootle until 1879, after which he was Missioner for the Diocese of Winchester until 1881.[7] The latter post was called Wilberforce missioner in South London, after which Kilner undertook another curacy, in Portsea, Portsmouth.[8] He then moved to Leeds as Vicar of St Martin's Potternewton until he became Vicar of Bingley and Rural Dean of South Craven (both 1892 1906). He was collated Archdeacon of Craven in 1896[7][8] and Vicar of Gargrave in 1906, holding both posts until he was appointed bishop.
He was consecrated a bishop on Michaelmas Day 1913 (29 September) by Cosmo Lang, Archbishop of York, at York Minster,[9] serving as both Bishop suffragan of Richmond[10] and Rector of Stanhope, County Durham until his death on 19 March 1921 (having announced, days before, his intention to retire).[3]
References
- ↑ Malden Richard (ed) (1920). Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1920 (51st edn). London: The Field Press. p. 1268.
- ↑ "Family tree". Archived from the original on 23 January 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2008.
- 1 2 "Obituary. The Bishop of Richmond". Church Times. No. 3035. 24 March 1921. p. 300. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 14 April 2023 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ↑ The Times, Monday, 8 December 1873; p. 12; Issue 27867; col C University Intelligence. Oxford. Dec. 6.
- ↑ "Ordinations on Sunday last". Church Times. No. 622. 24 December 1874. p. 628. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 14 April 2023 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ↑ "Ordinations on Sunday last". Church Times. No. 674. 24 December 1875. p. 652. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 14 April 2023 – via UK Press Online archives.
- 1 2 "Kilner, Francis Charles". Who's Who. A & C Black. 1 December 2007. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U198838. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- 1 2 "Church news". Church Times. No. 1756. 18 September 1896. p. 274. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 14 April 2023 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ↑ "New bishops". Church Times. No. 2645. 3 October 1913. p. 422. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 13 April 2023 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ↑ The Times, Tuesday, 30 September 1913; p. 3; Issue 40330; col B Ecclesiastical Intelligence New Bishop of Richmond