Joseph Adcock facts for kids
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Joseph Mould Adcock
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| Born | 10 March 1864 Tamworth, Staffordshire, England |
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| Died | 24 January 1914 (aged 49) Willesborough, Kent, England |
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Joseph Mould Adcock (born March 10, 1864 – died January 24, 1914) was a man who lived in both England and New Zealand. He was known for playing cricket and also for being a clergyman.
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Joseph Adcock: Cricketer and Clergyman
Joseph Adcock was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. He later moved to New Zealand. There, he played one important cricket match for the Nelson team in 1891.
His Cricket Days
Even though he only played one official "first-class" cricket match, Joseph Adcock was a talented player. First-class cricket is the highest level of the sport played over several days. He also played for a team called South Canterbury. They played against other cricket teams visiting New Zealand in 1903 and 1906.
His Life as a Clergyman
Besides cricket, Joseph Adcock had a very different career. He was a clergyman in the Church of England, which is a Christian church.
Becoming a Priest
He started his religious journey in 1890 when he became a deacon. This is the first step to becoming a priest. In 1892, he became a full priest.
Serving in New Zealand
Joseph Adcock worked in several places in New Zealand. He was a special chaplain for the Bishop of Nelson. A chaplain is like a personal priest or spiritual advisor. He also worked as a curate in towns like Brightwater and Motueka. A curate is a priest who helps the main priest in a church. Later, he served in Timaru and Temuka.
Studying and Serving in England
Joseph Adcock returned to England to study at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. He earned a special degree called a MA in 1903. After his studies, he came back to New Zealand for a while. In 1910, he moved back to England for good. From 1911 until his death, he was the rector of Willesborough. A rector is the main priest in charge of a church and its area.
Later Life and Death
Joseph Adcock died on January 24, 1914. He passed away in Willesborough, England. He had caught typhoid fever while he was in Switzerland. Typhoid fever is a serious illness caused by bacteria.
