Gordon Kinnell Explained

Gordon Jack Kinnell AKC (2 May 1892 – 18 November 1971) was an Anglican priest, most notably Provost of St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen[1] from 1932[2] until 1955.[3]

Kinnell was born in Ipswich, Suffolk.[4] He was educated at King's College London; and ordained in 1916. After curacies in Battersea and Clapton he was Rector of Bearsden. He was the incumbent at Cupar before his appointment as Provost;[5] and at Buntingford afterwards.

He died in Danbury, Essex, aged 80.[6] [7]

References

  1. http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbchomeservice/basic/1957-08-04 Genome
  2. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  3. "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" pp323: Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark
  4. 1901 England Census
  5. http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/Result_Details.aspx?DocID=713774 Essex Record Office
  6. News: Death of Canon Kinnell . 23 October 2023 . Aberdeen Evening Express . 23 November 1971 . 7 . subscription.
  7. News: Deaths . . The Times Digital Archive . 19 November 1971 . 1.