John How (bishop)

John Charles Halland How OGS (16 September 1881 – 22 May 1961) was a Anglican bishop.[1][2] His son is the composer and organist Martin How.

For the American mayor, see John How.

The Most Reverend

John How

OGS
Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseGlasgow and Galloway
In office1938-1952
PredecessorRussell Darbyshire
SuccessorFrancis Moncreiff
Other postsPrimus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1946-1952)
Orders
Ordination1906
by Edward Talbot
Consecration16 November 1938
by Arthur Maclean
Personal details
Born(1881-09-16)16 September 1881
Forest Hill, Kent, England
Died22 May 1961(1961-05-22) (aged 79)
NationalityEnglish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsCharles How, Elizabeth Halland
Spouse
Junie Katherine Reynolds
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(m. 1925; died 1938)​

Barbara Collcutt
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(m. 1939)​
Children2

Life and ministry

How was born in 1881 and educated at Pocklington School and St John's College, Cambridge.[3] He was ordained in 1906[4] and began his career at the Wellington College Mission, Walworth. From 1906 he was Lecturer in Hebrew at St John's College.[5] He was a Temporary Chaplain to the Forces from 1915 to 1919, eventually serving in Egypt. He was regarded as 'manly' and popular, and a good preacher and lecturer. He could speak French and Arabic.[6]

In 1920 he became warden of the OGS Oratory House, Cambridge. Following this he became an honorary canon of Liverpool Cathedral in 1922 and in 1924 became the missioner in the Diocese of Manchester. In 1926, he became rector of St Nicholas' Church in Liverpool. Simultaneously he also became Rural Dean of Liverpool in 1930. He resigned both posts to become vicar of West Blatchington, Sussex in 1935. How served as an Honorary Chaplain to the King[7] from 1933 to 1938 and as a canon of Chichester Cathedral.

How was elected Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway in 1938.[8] Eight years later, on 18 June 1946, he became Primus of Scotland, a post he held until his retirement in 1952.

How died on 22 May 1961.[9]

References
  1. National Archives
  2. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  3. "How, John Charles Halland (HW900JC)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  4. "The Clergy List" London, Kelly’s, 1913
  5. Papers of JCHH
  6. Index Card Museum of Army Chaplaincy
  7. "His Majesty's Household Appointments By The King, Full List Of Officers", The Times, 21 July 1936, p. 11.
  8. "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D. M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
  9. "Obituary Right Rev. J. C. H. How Former Bishop Of Glasgow", The Times 24 May 1961, p. 18.
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by
John Russell Darbyshire		 Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
1938 – 1952		 Succeeded by
Francis Hamilton Moncreiff
Preceded by
Ernest Denny Logie Danson		 Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
1946 – 1952		 Succeeded by
Thomas Hannay


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