Lockett Ford

(Abraham) Lockett Ford (3 April 1853, in Newry – 16 April 1945, in Ardee)[1] was an Irish Anglican clergyman.[2]

Irwin was educated at the Royal Institution School, Liverpool and Trinity College, Oxford.[3] He was ordained deacon in 1876[4] and priest in 1878.[5] He was an Assistant Master at his old school then Curate at Dundalk. He was Rector of Camlough from 1878 to 1893; and then of Ardee. He was Rural Dean of Athirdee from 1900 until 1925, and then of Drogheda until 1934.[6] Ford became Archdeacon of Armagh in 1934; and held the post until his death. He was additionally Chaplain to the last four Lords Lieutenant of Ireland.[7]

Arms

Coat of arms of Lockett Ford

Notes Granted 20 September 1916 by George James Burtchaell, Deputy Ulster King of Arms.[8] Crest Issuant from a barrulet couped Or a greyhound's head Sable. Torse Of the colours. Escutcheon Per fess Or and Ermine a greyhound courant Sable on a canton Azure a cross moline of the first. Motto Ne Cede Malis

References

1. The Ven A.L. Ford The Times (London, England), Saturday, Apr 28, 1945; pg. 6; Issue 50129
2. "Armagh clergy and parishes : being an account of the clergy of the Church of Ireland in the Diocese of Armagh, from the earliest period, with historical notices of the several parishes, churches, &c" Leslie, J.B. p12: Dundalk, William Tempest, 1911
3. 'University Intelligence' Freeman's Journal (Dublin, Ireland), Thursday, December 20, 1877
4. 'The Church of Ireland' The Belfast News Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Friday, December 22, 1876; Issue 19160
5. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1929–30 p179 London: Oxford University Press, 1929
6. "Ford, Abraham Lockett". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1920–2016 (April 2014 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 24 December 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
7. Court Circular The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Jun 10, 1913; pg. 1; Issue 40234
8. "Grants and Confirmations of Arms Vol. L,". National Library of Ireland. p. 117. Retrieved 26 June 2022.