Biography of Christopher Wordsworth 1774-1846

Paternal Family Tree: Wordsworth

On 09 Jun 1774 Christopher Wordsworth was born to John Wordsworth and Ann Cookson at Wordsworth House.

In 1783 [his father] John Wordsworth died. [his sister] Dorothy Wordsworth (age 11) was sent to live with her aunt Elizabeth Threlkeld in Halifax.

In 1798 Christopher Wordsworth (age 23) became a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1804 Christopher Wordsworth (age 29) and Priscilla Lloyd were married.

On 30 Oct 1807 [his son] Bishop Christopher Wordsworth was born to Christopher Wordsworth (age 33) and [his wife] Priscilla Lloyd.

In 1810 Christopher Wordsworth (age 35) published an Ecclesiastical Biography in 6 volumes.

In 1810 Christopher Wordsworth (age 35) received his Doctor of Divinity degree.

In 1815 [his wife] Priscilla Lloyd died.

In 1820 Christopher Wordsworth (age 45) was appointed Master of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map] which position he held until 1846 when he resigned.

On 02 Feb 1846 Christopher Wordsworth (age 71) died at Buxted.