On 13th April 1828 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot was born to John Jackson Lightfoot and Ann Matilda Barber.
In 1847 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 18] attended Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map]. He graduated senior classic and 30th wrangler, and was elected a fellow of his college.
In 1861 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 32] was appointed Chaplain to Prince Albert [aged 41] and honourary chaplain in ordinary to Queen Victoria [aged 41].
In 1861 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 32] was appointed Hulsean professor at Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1871 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 42] became a Canon at St Paul's Cathedral [Map].
In 1875 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 46] became Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity.
In 1875 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 46] was consecrated Bishop of Durham.
On 15th May 1875 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 47] was enthroned as Bishop of Durham.
In 1883 George Body [aged 42] was appointed 'canon-missioner' of Durham by Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 54], and for twenty-eight years carried on fruitful mission work among the Durham miners.
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On 21st December 1889 Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot [aged 61] died unmarried.
After 1915. Durham Cathedral [Map]. Monument to Bishop Joseph Barber Lightfoot.
