STEWARD, JOHN MANWARING (1874-1937), son of the Rev. C. E. Steward, vicar of New Shoreham, Sussex, was born in Southampton and educated at Radley College, at Oxford University (where he graduated M.A.), and at Ely Theological College. Ordained in 1900, he was curate of St John's, Watford, till 1902; missionary at Guadalcanar (1902-06) and at Florida (1911-12), and priest in charge of the Maravovo Theological College (1912-19). In 1919 he was appointed Bishop of Melanesia, and in 1928 he retired. He died in England on 13 Sep 1937.

Who's Who N.Z., 1932.

Reference: Volume 2, page 169

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