Charles Plumb

Charles Plumb

Charles Edward Plumb (18641930) was an Anglican priest in the first third of the 20th century.[1]
Plumb was educated at the Royal Grammar School Worcester and Magdalen College, Oxford. He was ordained in 1881.[2] After curacies in West Bromwich and Witney[3] he was a Tutor at St Aidans College, Birkenhead and then Principal of St Stephen's House, Oxford. During this time he was also Chaplain of his old college.[4] From 1904 to 1908 he was Provost of St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth [5] when he ascended to the Episcopate as the 4th Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane[6]. He died in post on 26 November 1930[7]

Church of England titles
Preceded by
George Grub
Provost of St Ninians Cathedral, Perth
19041908
Succeeded by
Patrick Murray Smythe
Preceded by
George Howard Wilkinson
Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane
19081924
Succeeded by
Edward Thomas Scott Reid

References

  1. ^The Clergy ListLondon, Kellys, 1913
  2. ^ The Times, Monday, Sep 23, 1889; pg. 8; Issue 32811; col D Ordinations Lichfield
  3. ^ Who was Who1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  4. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Jul 27, 1897; pg. 11; Issue 35266; col E University Intelligence. Oxford, July 26
  5. ^Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0567087468
  6. ^ Ecclesiastical Intelligence. New Bishop Of Glasgow. The Times Wednesday, Dec 09, 1903; pg. 7; Issue 37259; col D
  7. ^ Bishop Plumb A Wise Leader The Times Thursday, Nov 27, 1930; pg. 20; Issue 45681; col D