Venn: Adm. scholar at TRINITY HALL, Jan. 9, 1700-1. Of Yorkshire. S. of Joseph (1670). ' Matric. 1699; B.A. 1703-4; M.A. (?) 1733. Ord. deacon (York) June, 1707; priest, 1709. Master of Coxwold Free School for 53 years. Author of the Compendious Schoolmaster. Died May 24, 1761. Monumental inscription in Husthwaite Church.
According to J Nichols, 'Illustrations of the Literary History of the Eighteenth Century' vol i (1817), Midgley was not the author of the 'Compendious Schoolmaster'. The error appeared in the original DNB. Information supplied by Stuart Marriott 22/4/2012
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1707 | Ordi(ordination) | Midgely, Robertus | / | deacon | View |
| 1709 | Ordi(ordination) | Midgeley, Robertus | / | priest | View |
| 1755 | Appt(Institution) | Midgley, Robert | Rand / | Rector | View |
| 1761 | Vac(Death) | Midgeley, Robert | Rand / | Rector | View |
| 1761 | Vac(Death) | Midgley, Robert | Husthwaite / | Curate | View |
| 1761 | Vac(Death) | Midgley, Robert | Coxwold Free School / | Schoolmaster | View |