Correspondence of the Rev. Isaac Williams (1802-65) with a variety of churchmen including Charles James Blomfield, Thomas Legh Claughton, John Keble, Thomas Keble, James Bowling Mozley and John Henry Newman. Autobiography published 1892. 52 sermons.
Isaac Williams Papers
This material is held atLambeth Palace Library
- Reference
- GB 109 WILLIAMS
- Dates of Creation
- 1823-1892
- Physical Description
- 7 files. Loose papers.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Isaac Williams (1802-1865) was the third son of Isaac Lloyd Williams and Anne (nee Davies). Educated at Harrow College from 1817; matriculated Trinity College Oxford 1821. BA 1826, MA 1831, BD 1839. Ordained deacon 1829 by the Bishop of Gloucester as curate of Windrush-cum-Sherbourne, Gloucestershire. Ordained priest 1831; Fellow of Trinity 1831 until 1842 during which time he was dean and vice-president. Held curacies under John Henry Newman at St Mary's Oxford and at Littlemore; 1848 moved and assisted with clerical duties at Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire. Published works include contributions to the British Magazine (1833-1837), Tracts for the Times (no.s 80, 86, 87), poetry, Devotional Commentary on the Gospel Narrative (8 vol.s, 1869-70), and many sermons and hymns. Married Caroline (nee Champernowne), June 1842; 6 sons and 1 daughter.
Arrangement
Correspondence: alphabetically by correspondent.
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Typescript list.
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Custodial History
Deposited on permanent loan in Lambeth Palace Library by Mrs E. C. N. Williams and Miss K. M. Williams, 1971; converted to gift by Miss K. M. Williams, 2002.
Accruals
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