John Turnbull (priest)

John William Turnbull (29 August 1905 – 20 August 1979) was an English Anglican priest.

Early life

The 2nd son of William and Elizabeth Turnbull, he was educated at Durham University and Edinburgh Theological College.

Religious life

• Ordained Deacon, 1934
• Ordained, Priest 1935
• Curate of Horton, Northumberland, 1934–36
• Curate of Alnwick, 1936–41
• Vicar of Longbenton, 1941–48
• Vicar of All Saints’, Gosforth, 1948–62
• Canon Residentiary of Ripon Cathedral, 1962–76
• Archdeacon of Richmond, 1962–76 from 1962 to 1976.

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