William Hartley Carnegie (27 February 1859 – 18 October 1936) was an Anglican priest and author. In addition to parish ministries and chaplaincy, he served as Archdeacon of Westminster from 1918 to 1919 and as sub-dean of Westminster Abbey from 1919 to 1936.
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Early life and education
Carnegie was born on 27 February 1859, and educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he matriculated in 1878, and graduated B.A. in 1884. He then spent two years travelling round the world, yachting and shooting.
Ordained ministry
Carnegie was ordained in 1888; and then worked as Curate in Pudsey. He was Rector of Great Witley from 1889 to 1903; and of the Cathedral Church of St Philip, Birmingham. He became Rector of St Margaret's, Westminster in 1912, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons in 1916, and Sub-Dean of Westminster Abbey in 1919. He was also Archdeacon of Westminster between 1918 and 1919. He held the three posts until his death on 18 October 1936.