CHAPPLE, Edward Henry, Rev (1866-1956)
Assembly memorial minute 1956
Born at Hamilton Victoria, in 1866.
Ordained into the Wesleyan Church.
Received into the Presbyterian Church in 1904.
Attended the University of Melbourne, and the Theological Hall, Ormond College.
Parishes: Inducted into the charge of Tylden and remained there from 1904 to 1907.
Seymour, from 1907 to 1913.
Oakleigh, from 1913 to 1934.
Clerk of Presbytery of Melbourne for 22 years, and of Presbytery of Melbourne East after subdivision.
Minister emeritus of Presbytery of Melbourne East.
Died on Monday, 2nd July, 1956.
Mr. Chapple was a faithful minister of the Word and a wise and brotherly counsellor. He had a most intimate knowledge of Church law, and his wisdom was invaluable to the courts of the Church which he served with devotion.
He was one of the greatest authorities on conchology in Australia, had written on the subject, and was consultant to the National Gallery.
To Mrs. Chapple, her two daughters and two sons, the Assembly tender sincere sympathy.
Gender
- Male