Thomas Thistle
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Thomas Thistle was an Anglican priest
in England
, New Zealand
and Australia
. He became headmaster of Hereford Cathedral School
, a medieval foundation.
(born 1813 Ugglebarnby, Yorkshire
died 1892) and Alice Smith (born c. 1817 Whitby
, North Riding of Yorkshire
died 1893). This Thomas Thistle had a brother, Michael Thistle who drowned in the Neptune
in about 1838.
His younger brother William George Thistle (1856–1901) was a medical doctor. A description of him stated that: "William George MRCS LRCP was a most engaging scamp of dissolute habits, an amusing raconteur and bonviveur generally. He made a disastrous marriage and died without issue"
His grandmother Martha Thistle (née Wilson 1779 - 1848) was the younger sister of Jane Robinson murdered at Eskdaleside
in 1841.
from 1866 to 1873 and in 1873 matriculated aged 19 at Corpus Christi College
, Oxford University. In 1877, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts
degree and in 1881 a Master of Arts both from Oxford.
and in 1879 a priest
, both in London
.
From 1878-1882 he worked as a curate at Holy Trinity Marylebone
within the Diocese of London
. In 1881 he was unmarried and living at Great Portland Street
, Marylebone.
In 1883, Thistle arrived at Waihora, Auckland
, New Zealand
. From 1883-1884 he worked as an assistant master at Auckland College. In 1884 he was an examiner at the University of New Zealand
. In 1885 he received his general licence in the diocese of Tasmania
, Australia
. From 1885-1886 he was warden at Christ Church College, Hobart
Tasmania. On the 30th Nov 1886 he received his letters testimonial from the bishop of Tasmania. He subsequently returned to England and from 1887-1890 worked as assistant to the headmaster of Ripon Grammar School
. From 1890-1897 he was headmaster at Hereford Cathedral school. In 1891 with wife residing Hereford St John. From 1897 until his death he was vicar of Eling, Southampton within the Diocese of Winchester
.
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. He became headmaster of Hereford Cathedral School
Hereford Cathedral School
Hereford Cathedral School is an independent, co-educational day school, with around 520 pupils aged between the ages of 11 and 18. It has four houses, named Langford , Stuart , Somerset and Cornwall Hereford Cathedral School is an independent, co-educational day school, with around 520 pupils aged...
, a medieval foundation.
Family background
Thomas Thistle was the son of Thomas Thistle, a wool draper and gentleman of Liverpool(born 1813 Ugglebarnby, Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
died 1892) and Alice Smith (born c. 1817 Whitby
Whitby
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a combined maritime, mineral and tourist heritage, and is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey where Caedmon, the...
, North Riding of Yorkshire
North Riding of Yorkshire
The North Riding of Yorkshire was one of the three historic subdivisions of the English county of Yorkshire, alongside the East and West Ridings. From the Restoration it was used as a Lieutenancy area. The three ridings were treated as three counties for many purposes, such as having separate...
died 1893). This Thomas Thistle had a brother, Michael Thistle who drowned in the Neptune
Neptune
Neptune is the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun in the Solar System. Named for the Roman god of the sea, it is the fourth-largest planet by diameter and the third largest by mass. Neptune is 17 times the mass of Earth and is slightly more massive than its near-twin Uranus, which is 15 times...
in about 1838.
His younger brother William George Thistle (1856–1901) was a medical doctor. A description of him stated that: "William George MRCS LRCP was a most engaging scamp of dissolute habits, an amusing raconteur and bonviveur generally. He made a disastrous marriage and died without issue"
His grandmother Martha Thistle (née Wilson 1779 - 1848) was the younger sister of Jane Robinson murdered at Eskdaleside
Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby
Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby is a small village and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England.According to the 2001 UK census, Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby parish had a population of 2,252....
in 1841.
Education
He attended Durham SchoolDurham School
Durham School, headmaster Martin George , is an independent British day and boarding school for boys and girls in Durham....
from 1866 to 1873 and in 1873 matriculated aged 19 at Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College, Oxford
Corpus Christi College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom...
, Oxford University. In 1877, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree and in 1881 a Master of Arts both from Oxford.
Later life
In 1878 he was made a deaconDeacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
and in 1879 a priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
, both in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
From 1878-1882 he worked as a curate at Holy Trinity Marylebone
Marylebone
Marylebone is an affluent inner-city area of central London, located within the City of Westminster. It is sometimes written as St. Marylebone or Mary-le-bone....
within the Diocese of London
Diocese of London
The Anglican Diocese of London forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England.Historically the diocese covered a large area north of the Thames and bordered the dioceses of Norwich and Lincoln to the north and west. The present diocese covers and 17 London boroughs, covering most of Greater...
. In 1881 he was unmarried and living at Great Portland Street
Great Portland Street
Great Portland Street is a street in the West End of London. Linking Oxford Street with Albany Street and the busy A501 Marylebone Road and Euston Road, the road forms the boundary between Fitzrovia to the east and Marylebone to the west...
, Marylebone.
In 1883, Thistle arrived at Waihora, Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. From 1883-1884 he worked as an assistant master at Auckland College. In 1884 he was an examiner at the University of New Zealand
University of New Zealand
The University of New Zealand was the New Zealand university from 1870 to 1961. It was the sole New Zealand university, having a federal structure embracing several constituent colleges at various locations around New Zealand...
. In 1885 he received his general licence in the diocese of Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. From 1885-1886 he was warden at Christ Church College, Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
Tasmania. On the 30th Nov 1886 he received his letters testimonial from the bishop of Tasmania. He subsequently returned to England and from 1887-1890 worked as assistant to the headmaster of Ripon Grammar School
Ripon Grammar School
Ripon Grammar School is a co-educational, selective, state secondary grammar school and specialist engineering college located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England...
. From 1890-1897 he was headmaster at Hereford Cathedral school. In 1891 with wife residing Hereford St John. From 1897 until his death he was vicar of Eling, Southampton within the Diocese of Winchester
Diocese of Winchester
The Diocese of Winchester forms part of the Province of Canterbury of the Church of England.Founded in 676, it is one of the oldest and largest of the dioceses in England.The area of the diocese incorporates:...
.