TAYLOR, THOMAS FIELDEN (1880-1937) was born and educated in England, and after working as a lawyer's clerk in London, came to New Zealand, where he spent some years working in the Nelson diocese. Ordained by Bishop Mules, he became a canon of Nelson Cathedral and during the war of 1914-18, he served overseas as chaplain to the New Zealand forces. In 1919 he was appointed missioner of St Peter's mission, Wellington, where he did outstanding social work among the poor, especially for men and boys. He established a boys' hostel, the 'Stop-out' Club and an employment bureau, and arranged Christmas camps. His wife, Eleanora, was a daughter of Bishop Mules. Taylor died on 29 May 1937.

Studholme; Evening Post, 29 May 1937 (p).

Reference: Volume 2, page 191

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