Richard Ross-Lewin

The Ven Richard Sargint Sadler Ross-Lewin (17 August 1848 – 25 February 1922) was an Irish Anglican priest[1] and poet. He was Archdeacon of Limerick from 1919 to 1921.[2]

Biography

Ross-Lewin, originally from County Clare, attended school in Bristol, then served as a clerk in the Royal Navy from 1864 to 1873.[2] He studied at Hatfield Hall, Durham, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1876, and took holy orders the following year.[2] Fond of military history, he spent much of his spare time studying engagements at which Irish regiments took part, particularly if it involved either the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars or the Connaught Rangers.[3]

He had two brothers, who also studied at Durham University, the Rev. George Harrison Ross-Lewin MA (18 December 1846 – 1 December 1913, Shotley Bridge railway station), Hon. Canon of Durham Cathedral and a prolific writer on theological subjects; and the Rev. Robert O'Donelan Ross-Lewin MA (26 March, 1850 – 11 March 1922, Oban), a former naval chaplain and Hon. Canon of Newcastle Cathedral.[4][5]

Career

Ross-Lewin was curate at Kildysart, 1877–1879; Tipperary, 1879–1883; Killoscully, 1883–1886; Rector of Kilmurry, 1886–1921; Rural Dean of Limerick, 1900; Treasurer of Limerick Cathedral, 1912–1919; and finally Archdeacon of Limerick, 1919–1921.[6] He published two collections of poetry: West Briton, 1907; and, with his brother George, an assortment of war poems, In Britain's Need, 1917.[2]

Though otherwise a devoted Anglican, Ross-Lewin had many close friends who were Catholic and took part in devotions with his neighbours.[3] He apparently supported the Anglo-Irish Treaty.[7]

References
  1. LImerick City
  2. "Ross-Lewin, Ven. Richard S., (1848–25 Feb. 1922)". Who's Who. A & C Black. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  3. "Poet-Rector Archdeacon Ross-Lewin is Remembered" (PDF). Limerick Leader. 21 November 1988. p. 4. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  4. "Ross-Lewin, Rev. George Harrison, (18 Dec. 1846–1 Dec. 1913)". Who's Who. A & C Black. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  5. "Obituary". Durham University Journal. 22: 455. 1922. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  6. "Obituary". Durham University Journal. 22: 372. 1922. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  7. Moroney, Paddy (10 December 1988). "Limerick Rector Poet is Honoured". Limerick Leader. p. 4.
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