Edward Barron

Edward Barron (1801-1854) was an Irish born missionary bishop who led the Catholic mission to Liberia. Born on 18 June 1801, one of ten children of Pierce Barron of Ballyneale, Clonea, Rathgormack, county Waterford and Anna née Winston.

Edward was sent to boarding school in England, attended Trinity College, Dublin studying Law, without completing exams. He entered St. John's College, Waterford to study for the priesthood, and in 1823 was sent to the Propaganda College Rome to complete his studies gaining a Doctorate in Theology and ordained at St Agatha’s church in 1829. Dr Barron was appointed Professor in St. John's College, Waterford, where taught for seven years before moving to America, before taking up an appointment in West Africa. Dr Barron was appointed Bishop of Liberia by Pope Gregory XVI.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Barron went to Savannah, Georgia, and died there of fever Sept. 12, 1854.

Rev. Barrons brother Sir Henry Barron, 1st Baronet served as an MP for Waterford City.