Robert James Shaw-Hamilton (b Kilmactraney 1840 - d Killiney 1908) was Dean of Armagh from 1900 until his death.
Shaw-Hamilton was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1879.Crockford's Clerical Directory 1898 p1221 London, Horace Cox, 1898 He began his career at Aghavea. He was Rector of DrumcarParish History from 1873 until 1886, then Rector of Tynan from 1886 until 1900. He was announced as the new dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, in early April 1900.
He died on 19 July 1908;The Dean Of Armagh. The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 22 July 1908; pg. 19; Issue 38705 and there is a memorial to him in the north aisle at his cathedral."Funary Monuments & Memorials in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh" Curl, J.S. p55: Whitstable; Historical Publications; 2013
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