March 3, 2026

Nicol, George Croley

Key Points

Nicol, appointed as colonial chaplain, had significant educational background in theology and missionary work.
He was educated in Sierra Leone and further trained in London, leading to his ordination in 1849.
His role involved serving the community and church during a formative period for Sierra Leone and Gambia.
Nicol's journey reflects the historical influence of missionary societies in colonial Africa.

Abstract

In 1869, George Croley Nicol, formerly pastor of St. Charles Church, Regent, in Sierra Leone, was appointed to the vacant post of colonial chaplain of the Gambia. He had been educated in the Church Missionary Society Grammar School in Freetown before earning a scholarship for further studies at the C.M.S. College Islington, London. After further theological training, he was ordained by Bishop Jackson, in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London on September 29, 1849.

Nicol, George Croley

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