William MacKennal

The Ven William Leavers MacKennal (2 February 1881 – 20 June 1947) was an eminent Anglican priest in the first half of the 20th century.[1]

He was educated at Rugby and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was ordained in 1908 and held curacies at Great St Mary's, Cambridge and St George, Dunster.[2] A Chaplain to the Forces from 1915 to 1918, when peace returned he held incumbencies at Compton Martin, Chesterton, Cambridge, Kirkby Lonsdale and Hitchin. He became Archdeacon of Ely in 1942, a post he held until his death.[3]

References

  1. "Obituary – The Ven W. L. MacKennal". The Times, Saturday, 21 Jun 1947; pg. 4; Issue 50793; col F.
  2. The Clergy List. London, Kelly’s, 1913
  3. Who was Who 1897–2007. London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Horace MacCartie Eyre Price
Archdeacon of Ely
1942–1947
Succeeded by
Herbert Kirkpatrick


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