Waller, Horace, 1833-1896

Horace Waller was born in London in 1833. He went to Africa in 1861 as Lay Superintendent of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa. He resigned from the Mission in 1863 following a disagreement related to liberated slaves under the care of the Mission. In 1864, Waller returned to England. He became a member of the committee of the Anti-Slavery Society. He edited David Livingstone's journals for publication. He served as rector of Twywell, Thrapston, Northamptonshire from 1874 to 1895. Horace Waller died at East Liss, Hampshire in 1896.

From the description of Horace Waller papers, 1858-1890 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 122555587

From the description of Horace Waller papers, 1858-1890 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702182042

• 1833: Born in London
• Following his education, joined his father in business on the Stock Exchange 1861: Went to Africa as Lay Superintendent of Universities' Mission to Central Africa under leadership of Bishop Charles F. Mackenzie
• 1863: Resigned position with the Universities' Mission following disagreement with Bishop T.G. Tozer, Mackenzie's successor, regarding liberated slaves who had been under care of the Mission
• 1864: Returned to England
• 1867: Licensed to curacy of St. John's Chatham
• 1870: Became member of the committee of the Anti-Slavery Society
• Appointed vicar of Leytonstone, Essex 1874: Edited journals of David Livingstone for publication
• 1874 - 1895 : Rector of Twywell, Thrapston, Northamptonshire
• 1896: Died at East Liss, Hampshire

From the guide to the Horace Waller Papers, 1858-1896, (Yale University Divinity School Library)