The Rt Rev Thomas Sherwood Jones (also rendered Sherwood-Jones)[1] was the Anglican Suffragan Bishop of Hulme in Manchester, Britain, from 1930 until 1945.[2]

He was born on 4 March 1872[3] and educated at Durham University and ordained in 1899.[4] He was curate of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Liverpool then held incumbencies in Toxteth and Birkenhead and then Rural Dean of Middleton before his elevation to the episcopate.[5] A Centenarian, he died on 16 October 1972. His son Norman also became a priest and bishop, serving as Assistant Bishop of Lagos.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Nelson Photo News – New Archbishop Installed at Nelson
  2. ↑ The Bishop of Hulme To Retire The Times Wednesday, 11 Jul 1945; p. 2; Issue 50191; col C
  3. ↑ "Who's Who 1992 "(London, A & C Black ISBN 0-7136-3514-2)
  4. ↑ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  5. ↑ Middleton Guardian
  6. ↑ "Jones, Norman Sherwood". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)


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