Douglas Carey Explained

Douglas Falkland Carey DSO[1] (10 January 1876[2] – 2 January 1947) was an Anglican priest. A former Army Chaplain[3] who was ordained in 1900,[4] he was Dean of Guernsey from 1922[5] until 1931.

Carey was born in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, to Arthur Edward Carey and Blanche Amelia Carey.[6] He married Ada Helen Barter in London in 1908.[7]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.careyroots.com/medals.html Genealogical web site
  2. 1939 England and Wales Register
  3. http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=124942 Great War Forum
  4. "Ordinations. St. Albans" The Times Wednesday, 3 October 1900; p. 13; Issue 36263; col C
  5. "Ecclesiastical News. New Dean of Guernsey." The Times Tuesday, 11 July 1922; p. 16; Issue 43080; col E
  6. 1891 England Census
  7. London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754–1938