Bransby Key


Bransby Lewis Key was the 2nd bishop of St John's in what was then known as Kaffraria and is now Mthatha, South Africa. Born into a medical family he was educated at Kensington Grammar School and St Augustine's College, Canterbury. Ordained deacon in 1864 and priest a year later, his first post was as a missionary in the Transkei. After 19 years he was appointed coadjutor bishop of the diocese, and four years later took full control of the see.
Bransby Lewis Key married Georgina Annie Waters in October 1868 at St John's Mission Station. They had seven children: