Edward Adams Williams

Background

Williams, Edward Adams was born on March 26, 1826. 2nd son of Henry Williams of Glasthule, Company Dublin, whose ancestor settled at Rath Kool when William III. earned on a successful campaign in Ireland. His mother, nte Esther McClure, was a descendant of two Huguenot families, de la Cherois and Crommeline, who were invited by William III. to settle in Company Antrim and improve the damask manufactures.

Education

Studied at Trinity College, Dublin. Master of Arts.

Career

Ordained by Bishop of Worcester. Served in His Majesty’s Ship Saint George in the Baltic in 1854, and in His Majesty’s Ship Hawke in 1855, and was present in the attack on the Forts in the Gulf of Riga. Chaplain R. North., 1854.

Served with Pearl’s Naval Brigade in Indian Mutiny, 1857-1859 (despatches).

Retired, 1886. Honourable Chaplain to the King.

Works

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Connections

Spouse 1874, Jane Anna,daughter of Reverend East. Symons.

Father:

Henry Williams

Spouse:

Jane Anna