JAYNE, FRANCIS JOHN (1845 - 1921), bishop

Name: Francis John Jayne
Date of birth: 1845
Date of death: 1921
Spouse: Emily Jayne (née Garland)
Parent: Elizabeth Jayne
Parent: John Jayne
Gender: Male
Occupation: bishop
Area of activity: Religion
Author: Thomas Iorwerth Ellis

Born 1 January 1845, second son of John Jayne of Pant-y-beiliau, Lanelli, Brecknock, and Elizabeth his wife. He was educated at Rugby School and Wadham College, Oxford, where he took three first classes and won several University prizes. He took his B.A. in 1868 and M.A. in 1870. He was elected Fellow of Jesus College in 1868 and tutor of Keble College in 1871. He was ordained deacon and priest in 1870. In 1879 he was appointed principal of S. David's College, Lampeter; he remained there for seven years, subsequently becoming vicar of Leeds and bishop of Chester. He resigned his see in 1919. In 1872 he married Emily, daughter of W. J. Garland (see Edwards, A. G.), by whom he had three sons and three daughters. He died at Oswestry, 23 August 1921, and was buried at Bowdon, Cheshire.

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Published date: 1959

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