Hume Babington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hume Babington |
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| Rector of Moviddy | |
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| Diocese | Cork, Cloyne and Ross |
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| Born | 1 September 1804 |
| Died | 23 January 1886 (aged 81) |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Spouse |
Esther Nettles
(m. 1836; |
| Children | 13 (5 sons and 8 daughters) |
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| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Hume Babington (born September 1, 1804 – died January 23, 1886) was a Church of Ireland priest. He worked as the rector (a type of church leader) in Moviddy, County Cork, for a very long time – 53 years! He served from 1833 until 1886. He also strongly supported secular education in Ireland, which means education that is open to everyone, no matter their religion.
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Hume Babington's Early Life
Hume Babington was born in 1804. His parents were Reverend Richard Babington and Mary Boyle. They belonged to important families in Ireland who owned a lot of land. His father was also a rector in a place called Lower Comber.
Hume Babington went to Trinity College, Dublin for his education. This is a famous university in Ireland.
His Work as a Clergyman
Hume Babington started his church career in 1827. He worked as a curate (a junior priest) in Lower Comber, where his father was the rector.
Rector of Moviddy
In 1833, when he was 29 years old, Hume Babington became the rector of Moviddy. He stayed in this role for over 50 years. During his time as rector, he made many improvements to the church and its property.
Supporting Education for All
Hume Babington was a very forward-thinking person. In the 1800s, he was part of a movement that wanted to create secular education in Ireland. This meant schools where children of different religions could learn together peacefully.
In 1866, he signed a special document called 'Declaration in Favour of United Secular Education in Ireland'. This document stated that it was fair and smart to have schools where students from different religious backgrounds could learn together. It also said that these schools should protect students' religious beliefs.
The Crookstown Letter Incident
In 1843, Hume Babington was involved in a well-known event called the 'Crookstown letter'. He received a threatening letter. This letter warned him and others with harm if they did not support repealing (canceling) the Act of Union 1801. It also threatened to burn hay in his farmyard if he didn't show the letter to others it was addressed to.
Hume Babington published the letter in a newspaper. Some people believed a Roman Catholic resident wrote the letter. However, the local Roman Catholic priest and his community said this was not true. They thought the letter might have been made up by a local Protestant.
A local judge promised to investigate. But Hume Babington did not hand over the original letter. Because of this, some people felt his actions were unfair and harmful to the local Roman Catholic community. Babington explained that he had always been friendly with the Roman Catholic priest and his community. He said local judges had pushed him to publish the letter. He continued to be the rector of Moviddy for another 43 years after this event.
Hume Babington also worked with the Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor of Ireland. This group helped provide education for children from poorer families.
Hume Babington's Family Life
In 1836, Hume Babington married Esther Nettles. They had a large family with 13 children: 5 sons and 8 daughters.
- Rev. Richard Babington (1837–1893), who also became a rector.
- Anne Babington (1838–1873).
- Caroline Mary Babington (1839–1840).
- Captain James Boyle Babington (1841–1897), who was in the Royal Navy. He moved to Vancouver, Canada.
- Mary Babington (1842–1914).
- Esther Elizabeth Babington (1843–1878).
- Caroline Sarah Anne Babington (1844–1935).
- Angel Babington (born 1845), whose grandchildren included famous people like General Sir Charles Jones.
- Georgina Kingsley Babington (1846–1938).
- Robert Babington (born 1847).
- Hume Babington (1848–1925), who inherited an estate from his uncle.
- Helen Frances Babington (1850–1934).
- David Robert Babington (1852–1902), who became a solicitor.
Hume Babington passed away on January 23, 1886, at his home in Moviddy, at the age of 81. He is buried with his wife, Esther, who died in 1878.
