Cecil Wilson (1860 - 1941)

Born 9 Sep 1860 in Islington, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Alice Ethel (Julius) Wilson — married 1 Feb 1899 (to 19 Jan 1941) in Christchurch Catherdral, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 19 Jan 1941 at age 80 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

Cecil Wilson was born in Islington, Middlesex, England.

Cecil Wilson is Notable.

Cecil was born in 1860^[1] and was christened on 24 November at St Paul Islington, Middlesex^[2]. He was the son of Alexander Wilson and Caroline Pitman

Cecil was admitted to Cambridge University (Jesus college) in 1879. He obtained a B.A. in 1883, a M.A. in 1886 and D.D. in 1908. He was ordained a deacon in 1886 and priest the following year. He was curate of Portsea, Hampshire from 1886 to 1891 and vicar of Moordown, Bournemouth, from 1891 to 1894. He succeeded John Selwyn as Bishop of Melanesia in 1894, serving to 1911. He was rector of Walkerville, and Archdeacon of Adelaide, South Australia, from 1911 to 1917 and Bishop of Bunbury, West Australia, from 1917 to 1937. Cecil played first class cricket for Kent. ^[3]

In 1899 at Christchurch Cathedral, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Cecil married Alice Ethel, second daughter of Archbishop Dr Churchill Julius, Primate of New Zealand and Alice Frances Rowlandson^[4].

He passed away in 1941^[5][6] and was buried on 21 January at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth^[7][8][9].

He was the author of The Wake of the Southern Cross: Work and Adventures in the South Seas (Published by J. Murray, London in 1932).

Sources

1. ↑ England and Wales Birth GRO Q4 1860 Islington Vol1b p247
2. ↑ London Metropolitan Archives, Canonbury St Paul, Register of Baptism, p83/pau1, Item 001.
3. ↑ Venn, J. A., comp. Alumni Cantabrigienses. London, England: Cambridge University Press, 1922-1954.
4. ↑ New Zealand Marriage 1899/3563
5. ↑ Western Australia Death 1941/162 Perth
6. ↑ Obituary, The West Australian (Perth) January 20 1941 p6:
   "DR CECIL WILSON DEAD Former Bishop of Bunbury
   The Rt Rev Cecil Wilson DD, a former Bishop of Bunbury, died at a private hospital in Perth yesterday, at the age of 81 years. He was one of the oldest Anglican bishops and was one of the youngest when he was consecrated Bishop of Melanesia in 1894. After retiring from that work in 1911, he came to Australia and was Archdeacon of Adelaide from 1911 to 1917. Dr Wilson became Bishop of Bunbury in 1917 and served in that office for 20 years, when he retired, and he had since lived privately in Perth.
   The youngest son of the late Mr Alexander Wilson, of Beckenham, England, Dr Wilson was educated at Tonbridge School and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he took his BA and MA degrees. He received his Doctorate of Divinity in 1908. After eight years' service in England, he went overseas.
   He was captain of his school cricket team and later he played for Kent in the county competition. He was an enthusiastic follower of cricket throughout his life. In 1899 he married Ethel, the daughter of the late Most Rev Churchill Julius and there were three son and four daughters of the marriage.
   Dr Wilson was the author of "The Wake of the Southern Cross," an account of his work in the mission field.
   The Archbishop of Perth (Dr Le Fanu) said last night that he regretted very much the death of Bishop Wilson, who was a very old friend. His work in the this world was over, but he left a fine example of devotion in his long and active life."
7. ↑ Perth Metropolitan Cemeteries Board registers; Anglican SectAA Gv524A 80y
8. ↑ Funeral Notice, The West Australian (Perth) January 21 1941 p1: "WILSON - The Friends of the late Bishop Cecil Wilson MA DD formerly of Bunbury and of 8 Hensman-street, South Perth, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakata Cemetery at 11 o'clock THIS (Tuesday) MORNING.
   The Cortege will move from St George's Cathedral at the conclusion of a Requiem which will be celebrated at 10 o'clock.
   DONALD J CHIPPER and SON, Funeral Directors Perth Tel B3232 and B3772
   THE SOUTH PERTH BOWLING CLUB
   WILSON - Members of the above Club are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our esteemed Member, Bishop Wilson, at Karrakatta Cemetery at 11 o'clock THIS (Tuesday) MORNING. Cars will leave the clubhouse at 10.30 o'clock sharp. J GOSS, President, JC ANGEL, Hon Secretary."
9. ↑ Report of the Funeral, The West Australian (Perth) January 22 1941 p11:
   "THE LATE DR WILSON, Funeral Largely Attended
   Many clergy, a strong representation from Bunbury, and members of several religious denominations were among the large congregation at a memorial service in St George's Cathedral yesterday for the late Dr Cecil Wilson, formerly Bishop of Bunbury, and late of 8 Hensman-street, South Perth. The attendance at the funeral at Karrakatta Cemetery also was large and similarly representative.
   The casket was deposited at St George's Cathedral on Monday night, and throughout the night the late bishop's family kept a vigil in the Cathedral. The building was not draped, the only special provisin being a pair of candles burning beside the coffin. Yesterday morning a requiem was held, the Dean of Perth (the Very Rev RH Moore) being the celebrant. The memorial service which followed was conducted by the Primate of Australia (Dr Le Fanu), who was attended by the Bishop of Bunbury (Dr LA Knight) and the Bishop of Kalgoorlie (Dr WE Elsey). At the graveside Dr Knight conducted the service.
   The chief mourners were the widow, daughter (Mrs Phillip Clifton) and two sons (Rev David Wilson and Mr Michael Wilson). The pall-bearers were the Rev P Sands, RJ Miley, GS Coxon, J Paice and ACH Lerpiniere, Dr Bruce Hunt, the diocesan secretary of Perth (Mr JO Fisher) and Mr JC Angel (representing the South Perth Bowling Club). Many wreaths were sent."

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