John Pierce Brown (1843–1925) was a senior priest in the Diocese of Down, Connor and Dromore from 1899 to 1923.[1]

Brown was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1868.[2] After a curacy at Kilmore, he was appointed Rector of Loughinisland in 1870; and Precentor of Down in 1875.[3] He was Archdeacon of Down from 1899 to 1912; and Dean of Down from 1913 until he retired in 1923.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Down Cathedral: The Church of Saint Patrick of Down" Rankin, F. p153: Belfast; Ulster Historical Association; 1997 ISBN 0901905852
  2. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1908 p189: London, Horace Cox, 1908
  3. ↑ The Ipswich Journal (Ipswich, England), Tuesday, November 2, 1875; Issue 7367


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