Frederick George Ackerley (1871–1954) was an Anglican priest in the Church of England,[1] at different times the Archdeacon of Bradford then Craven.[2] He was also an acknowledged scholar of Romany language and culture.[3]
Frederick Ackerley | |
|---|---|
| Archdeacon of Bradford | |
| In office 1932–1934 | |
| Archdeacon of Craven | |
| In office 1934–1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1871 |
| Died | 21 October 1954 |
| Spouse(s) | 1902 Vera Mary née Hill (d 1947) 1949 Phyllis née Ray |
Ackerley was educated at Rossall School and Jesus College, Oxford[4] and ordained in 1898. He served curacies in Keighley,[5] Eccles, and Washington and incumbencies at Grindleton, Great Mitton and Carleton-in-Craven. Later he was Rural Dean of Bolland before his years as an Archdeacon.
References edit
- ^ The Times, Saturday, Oct 23, 1954; pg. 8; Issue 53070; col D Canon F. G. Ackerley
- ^ Select bibliography for Bowland, Craven and Pendle
- ^ The earliest vocabulary of Romani words
- ^ "Who was Who" 1897–2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ "The Clergy List" London, John Phillips, 1900