William Hony Explained

The Ven. William Edward Hony, MA (Oxon), BD (Cantab) (7 February 1788 – 7 January 1875) was an Anglican priest, Archdeacon of Sarum from 3 August 1846 until 31 December 1874.^[1]

Hony was born in Liskeard to Vicar William Hony. He was educated at Exeter College, Oxford, where he matriculated in 1805, graduating B.A. in 1811, and M.A. in 1812, and was a Fellow from 1808 to 1827.^[2] He held livings at South Newington and Baverstock. Hony died in 1875 in Salisbury.^[3]

Notes and References

1. [Crockford's clerical directory|Crockfords 1868]
2. Book: Boase . Charles William . Registrum Collegii Exoniensis: Register of the Rectors, Fellows, and Other Members on the Foundation of Exeter College, Oxford. With a History of the College and Illustrative Documents . 1894 . Oxford historical society . 165 . 20 November 2023 . en.
3. Deaths The Times (London, England), Friday, Jan 08, 1875; pg. 9; Issue 28207