Lewis Saurin Explained

Lewis Saurin (died 1749) was an Anglican priest in Ireland[1] [2]

The brother of Jacques Saurin,[3] he was appointed Dean of Ardagh[4] and Precentor of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on 22 March 1727.[5] holding both posts until his death in 1749.

His son was Archdeacon of Dromore;[6] his grandson, Bishop of Dromore; his great nephew, Attorney General for Ireland;[7] and his great nephew, an Australian impresario.

Notes and References

  1. 'Donnybrook Parish Magazine' Vol. X. SEPTEMBER i, 1899. No. 117.
  2. 'Ulster Journal of Archaeology' Ulster Archaeological Society Vol IV p59: Belfast; McCaw, Stephenson & Orr; 1898
  3. Book: Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People, Volume 8. W. and R. Chambers. 1876. Edinburgh. 498.
  4. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 3" Cotton, H. p188: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878
  5. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 2" Cotton, H. p54: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878
  6. 'Death of Archdeacon Saurin' Belfast News Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Tuesday, 13 May 1879; Issue 19870
  7. Dunlop, Robert William Saurin Dictionary of National Biography 1885–1900 Vo.50 p.333

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