Theophilus Brocas

Theophilus Brocas, D.D.[1] (1705–1770) was an Anglican priest in Ireland during the Eighteenth century.[2]

Brocas was born in Dublin and educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[3] He was appointed Prebendary of Kilteskill in Clonfert Cathedral in 1734,[4] and of Island Eddy at Kilmacduagh the same year.[5] Brocas was Archdeacon of Killala from 1736 until 1741;[6] and Dean of Killala from then until his death.[7] He was also the incumbent at Ringsend.[8]

Notes

1. "The Huguenot Settlements in Ireland" Lee, G.L. p208: London; Longmans; 1936
2. National Archives
3. "Alumni Dublinenses p98: a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860)Burtchaell, G.D/Sadlier, T.U: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
4. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 4" Cotton,H. p195: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848-1878
5. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 4" Cotton,H. p212: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848-1878
6. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 4" Cotton,H. p87: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848-1878
7. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 4" Cotton,H. p80: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848-1878
8. "The History of the County of Dublin" D'Alton, J. p582: Dublin;Hodges and Smith;1838