John Dickson (priest)

John Dickson (1746–1814) was an Anglican priest in Ireland during the 18th century.[1]

Benson was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[2] He was Prebendary of Dunsfort in Down Cathedral from 1782 to 1796;[3] and Archdeacon of Down from 1782 until his death.[4]

Notes

1. "The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 83, Part 2; Volume 114" Urban, S p498: London, Nicols, Son & Bentley; 1813
2. "Alumni Dublinenses: a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860) Burtchaell, G.D/Sadlier, T.U p228: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
3. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Vol III" Cotton, H. p243 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878
4. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Vol III" Cotton, H. p233 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878

1. https://www.ireland.anglican.org/news/9351/appointment-of-new-archdeacon-of
2. https://www.newsletter.co.uk/education/new-archdeacons-appointed-in-down-and-dromore-church-of-ireland-4365256