William Pelham Burn Explained

William Pelham Burn (3 September 1859 – 2 September 1901)[1] was Archdeacon of Norfolk from 1900 until his death.[2]

Early life

Pelham Burn was born in Paddington, London, the third son of Maj.-Gen. Henry Pelham Burn and Lucy Young Burn.[3] He was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford.

Career

After a curacy in Bodmin he was at St Mary Abbots[4] until becoming the Vicar of St Peter Mancroft, Norwich[5] in 1890.[6]

Personal life

He died of heart failure while skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy,[2] one day shy of his 42nd birthday.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burn, Rev William Pelham (1859-1901), Archdeacon of Norwich. The National Archives. 2018-04-13.
  2. "Obituary." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Sep 03, 1901; pg. 4; Issue 36550
  3. East Sussex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813–1920
  4. "Ecclesiastical News." Yorkshire Herald (York, England), Friday, June 20, 1890; Issue 12183
  5. Web site: History | The Church of St Peter Mancroft. stpetermancroft.org.uk. 2018-04-13.
  6. Web site: A Victorian Clergyman's Diary: Capturing Norwich and Beyond. Norfolk Record Office. 7 July 2015 . 2018-04-13.
  7. Web site: Diaries of Revd William Pelham Burn (1859-1901), vicar of St Peter Mancroft, Norwich . Norfolk Record Office Online Catalogue.

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