Background
NEILD, Alfred was born in 1865. 2nd son of Alfred Neild of Manchester.
NEILD, Alfred was born in 1865. 2nd son of Alfred Neild of Manchester.
Studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge (Master of Arts, Classical and Theological honours).
Ordained, 1888; Curate of St. James’, Collyhurst, 1888-1890. Grappenhall, 1891-1893. Bebington, 1893-1896.
Vicar of Pohangina, New Zealand, 1897-1900. Warden of Selwyn College, Dunedin, 1900-1905. Canon, Dunedin Cathedral, 1906-1908.
Editor, New Zealand Guardian, 1904. Vicar of St. Mary, Mornington, since 1906; Archdeacon of Dunedin since 1907.
Spouse 1899, Anne Meta, daughter of Major W. G. Stark.