Biographies, obituaries etc.

The first three documents in this section are autobiographies written by  Peter, Torla and Eileen Mackarness.  The rest are short biographies, obituaries and other documents. They are in chronological order where  possible. 

Feel free to contribute to the page by sending us information about yourself or your relatives - and of course by drawing our attention to any inaccuracies.

Illustrated autobiography of Peter Mackarness 1919-2010

Illustrated autobiography of Torla Mackarness née Tidman 1920-2020

Eileen Mackarness née Godfrey 1888-1984 - short autobiography, and family members' memories

Brief notes on the life of George Richard Mackarness (1823-1883), Bishop of Argyll and the Isles

George Richard Mackarness in Ireland and Madeira, 1846-48. 11-page document compiled/written by Eleanor Booker. See also GRM's letters to his fiancée from Madeira, in 'Letters' section.

Notes on the life of George Richard Mackarness 1823-1883 and his family connections. 9-page document compiled/written by Eleanor Booker.

John Fielder Mackarness (1820-1889), Bishop of Oxford 1870-1889. Article from the Illustrated London News, 1st January 1870.

Biography of Charles Coleridge Mackarness, Archdeacon of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Includes information from Wikipedia.

Frederic Mackarness MP 1854-1920. Liberal politician involved in campaigns for rural council housing, against torture by the Indian Police, etc. Younger brother of Charles Mackarness. Link to Wikipedia page.

Early memories of Canon Robert Milford (1829-1913), father of Grace Mackarness. Includes an account of being introduced to Wordsworth, and some horribly uncomfortable coach journeys!

Notes on the church career of Canon Robert Milford 1829-1813, including his obituary.

Short biography of the Rev. Hon. Randal Parsons (1848-1936), husband of Eleanor Mackarness - external link

Death and memorial service of George Evelyn Mackarness 1851-1896, only son of Bishop George Richard Mackarness. In The Hambleden Parish Magazine.

Biographical information about Francis J Haverfield 1860-1919, Romano-British scholar, and his sister Katharine, who were Charles Coleridge Mackarness' cousins. See also Wikipedia entry for FJH.

Biographical notes on Humphrey Milford (1877-1952), brother of Grace Mackarness. See also Wikipedia entry.

Obituary of Dr. Richard Mackarness (1917-1996) by Roland Hill, in The Independent

Obituary of Michael Booker 1915-2002 in Bristolienses

Address given at Eleanor Booker's memorial service (4th July 2016) by Christopher Booker

Obituary of Christopher Booker 1937-2019 in the Daily Telegraph. See also Wikipedia entry.