Richard Rice Thomas Explained

Richard Rice Thomas was the Archdeacon of St Davids from 1937[1] until his death on 17 May 1942.

Thomas was educated at Keble College, Oxford, and Cuddesdon College. He was ordained Deacon in 1896;[2] and Priest in 1897.[3] He was a Chaplain to the Forces from 1917 to 1918, and Curate of Wantage until 1908; Vicar of Haroldston West with Lambston from 1908 to 1923; Vicar of Llanstadwell from 1923 to 1941; and Vicar of Lamphey with Hodgeston from 1941 until his death.

References

  1. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  2. Ordinations The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 23 December 1896, Issue 35081, p. 12.
  3. Ordinations. The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 22 December 1897, Issue 35393, p. 3.