William Simons
Scottish priest
About William Simons
Lived 1844 – 1921 (aged 76). William Simons was a curate and chaplain.
Rev. William Charles Simons (19 November 1844 – 7 January 1921) was an English Anglican priest who served as Dean of Brechin from 1913 until 1917.
The third son of The Rev. John Simons, sometime Vicar of Dymock, Gloucestershire, he was educated at the University of Oxford and ordained in 1868. After a curacy at Kirby Underdale he was Priest in charge at Knowle, Bristol. He was Rector of All Souls, Invergowrie from 1883; and Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Brechin from 1906.
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Scottish priest
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William Simons was born on 19 November 1844.
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William Simons died on 7 January 1921.
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William Simons was a curate and chaplain.
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