Vorley Spencer Ellis (known as Spencer;A Real Blast from the Past... 1882 – 2 August 1977The Times, 5 August 1977; pg. 24; Issue 60074; col B Deaths) was a Welsh Anglican priestDeans of Asaph in the mid 20th century.
Ellis was born into an ecclesiastical familyHis father was the Rev. R. Ellis, sometime Vicar of Llangollen, “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 and educated at Ruthin School and St Catherine's College, Oxford. Ordained in 1908,"The Clergy List" London, Kelly’s, 1913 he began his career with a curacy at Chesterfield Parish Church.Church website From 1912 to 1938 he held three incumbencies in Liverpool. In 1938 he was appointed Dean of St Asaph,The Times, Saturday, Jul 16, 1938; pg. 15; Issue 48048; col F Ecclesiastical News Deanery Of St. Asaph a position he held for 19 years.
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