Abraham Hume (priest) facts for kids

Abraham Hume (1814–1884) was an Anglican priest from Scotland and Ireland. He lived and worked in Liverpool. He was famous for studying society, supporting important groups, and being an expert in old things (an antiquary).

Life of Abraham Hume

Early Life and Education

Abraham Hume was born on February 9, 1814, in Hillsborough, County Down. His family had Scottish roots. He went to school at the Belfast Royal Academy. Later, he studied at Glasgow University and Trinity College Dublin.

After finishing college, Hume worked as a teacher. He taught mathematics and English. First, he taught in Belfast. Then, he moved to Liverpool to teach at the Liverpool Institute and Liverpool Collegiate Institution. In 1843, he earned his B.A. degree from Dublin. He also received an honorary law degree (LL.D.) from the University of Glasgow. That same year, he became a deacon, which is a step in becoming a priest. He worked as a curate (an assistant priest) in Liverpool for four years. In 1847, he became the vicar of a new church parish in Vauxhall.

Work in Liverpool

Abraham Hume was very involved in Liverpool's public life. He participated in many scientific, educational, and church events. In 1848, he helped start the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. This group studied history and old objects. He was a key member of this society for many years.

He also started looking closely at social issues in Liverpool. He studied the conditions in different church areas. In 1857 and 1858, he sent reports about his work to The Times newspaper. He also spoke to important committees in the British Parliament. He talked about church services and church taxes.

In 1867, Hume traveled to South America. He explored the west coast, including Chile and Peru. He was on a trip for a missionary society. When the Church Congress met in Liverpool in 1869, he was the secretary. He also helped organize the British Association meeting in Liverpool in 1870. This was a big science event.

Hume was also involved in education. He was the vice-chairman of the Liverpool school board from 1870 to 1876. He worked hard to create the Anglican Diocese of Liverpool. This is a special church area led by a bishop. When it was created in 1880, he even designed its official seal. He was a member of many important groups. These included the Society of Antiquaries of London and the Royal Statistical Society.

Abraham Hume passed away on November 21, 1884. He was buried in Anfield cemetery in Liverpool. He never married.

What He Wrote

Abraham Hume wrote more than a hundred books and pamphlets. Here are some of his notable works:

• The Learned Societies and Printing Clubs of the United Kingdom, 1847. This book was about different academic groups.
• Sir Hugh of Lincoln, 1849.
• Remarks on Certain Implements of the Stone Period, 1851. This was about old tools from the Stone Age.
• Condition of Liverpool, Religious and Social, 1858. This book looked at life in Liverpool.
• Ancient Meols, or some Account of the Antiquities found on the Seacoast of Cheshire, 1863. This was about old things found near the coast.
• Facts and Suggestions connected with Primary Education, 1870. This book offered ideas for early education.
• Origin and Characteristics of the People in the Counties of Down and Antrim, 1874. This explored the people in his home counties.
• Remarks on the Irish Dialect of the English Language, 1878. This was about how English was spoken in Ireland.
• Detailed Account of how Liverpool became a Diocese, 1881. This explained how the Liverpool church area was formed.