John Ardill Explained

John Roche Ardill
Nationality:Irish
Alma Mater:Trinity College, Dublin
Occupation:Anglican priest

John Roche Ardill was an Anglican priest in Ireland, most notably Dean of Elphin and Ardagh from 1933 [1] to 1944.

Ardill was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained deacon in 1884 and priest in 1885. After curacies in Athlone, Derryvullan and Dublin he held incumbencies in Drumcliff and Calry.[2] He was an Honorary Canon of Elphin Cathedral from 1901 until 1933.[3]

Notes and References

  1. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  2. Ecclesiastical News The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Sep 20, 1922; pg. 13; Issue 43141
  3. http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/05a76f3d-915a-4bd6-8791-9c9635af669b National Archives