George Kitchin (1827-1912; ODNB), as non-affiliated teacher for various Oxford colleges, established in 1868 the scheme of non-collegiate membership of the University of Oxford from which Henson benefited, although Henson seems to have been in conflict with him as an undergraduate - Journal, 13 May 1886; Henson's predecessor as dean of Durham, 1894-1912; supported the Boers from the Cathedral pulpit during the South African War; the last dean of Durham to be ex-officio warden of the University of Durham, a change he helped to effect in 1908.

Journal references: 8

• 13 Dec 1908
• 25 Oct 1912
• 30 Oct 1912
• 1 Nov 1912
• 7 Nov 1912
• 2 Dec 1912
• 2 Mar 1913
• 20 May 1915