George Trevor Spencer Bishop of Madras 1838-1849

        Bishop George  Trevor  Spencer  (1799-1866). He was the  Bishop of  Madras during 1838-1849. He was more a Missionary and during his time the activities of Anglican church saw improvement.  Conversion of Natives to Christianity saw impetus during his Period. In one of his  Visitisation tours he confirmed 3308 Indian Converts. The Church was finding it to get young persons from England  to come to  India to act as Chaplains and Ministers. He suggested  Eurasians to be made  and ordained at least 25. The  establishment of  Civil Registrars  for  performing marriages  was established in 1842  during his time.  This is the precursor to present day marriage registrars office. The  St . Thomas  English church at Santhome was consecrated by him. He  resigned in 1849 and went to England.

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