John Wakefield Willink (24 October 1858 – 22 September 1927) was an Anglican deanLondon Gazette in the first half of the 20th century.National Archives
Willink was educated at Clifton CollegeWho was Who 1987-1990: London, A & C Black, 1991 and Pembroke College, Cambridge. Ordained in 1881,Ordinations Durham The Times Wednesday, Dec 21, 1881; pg. 10; Issue 30383; col B he held a curacy at Bishop Auckland before becoming Vicar of St John's, Sunderland."The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co, 1889 In 1891 he moved to St Helens and then held further incumbencies at Great Yarmouth and St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham. He became Dean of NorwichNorfolk Record Office online catalogue in 1919 and held the post”Norwich Cathedral : church, city and diocese, 1096-1996” Atherton, I: London Hambledon Press, 1996 until his death on 22 September 1927.The Dean Of Norwich. Sudden Death From Heart Attack. (Obituaries) The Times Friday, Sep 23, 1927; pg. 15; Issue 44694; col E
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