Samuel Davies (priest)

Samuel Morris Davies (1879–1963) was a Welsh Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon of Monmouth from 1940 until 1954.^[1]

Davies was educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge and Wells Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1902; and priest in 1903.^[2] He was Curate of Corsham from 1903 to 1910; and Chaplain to Lord Islington from 1910 to 1912. On his return from New Zealand he held incumbencies at Machen, Rogiet, Rumney and Penhow.

He is buried at Tal-y-bont Public Cemetery.^[3]

References

1. "Davies, Ven. Samuel Morris". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1920–2007 (December 2007 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 3 March 2020. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1951/52 pp325/6: London; OUP; 1951
3. Cemetery records

Church in Wales titles
Preceded by David Roberts	Archdeacon of Monmouth 1926–1930	Succeeded by Alfred Monahan