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s John of Enfield, Staffs. cler; MERTON m 28/11/1733 aged 16; BA 1737, MA 9/3/1743-4 father of John (1763; CCE10680) and Harry (CCE10678)
According to notes entered in the burial register of Bilston, Staffs by the Rev Edward Best, Henry Bowles Downing, MA, died at Enfield of ‘a dropsy’’ on 8 Apr 1765. Source: http://www.gpt63.dial.pipex.com/bil-bur1/bil-bur-notes.pdf supplied by Christine Buckley on 11/6/2009
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | Appt(Licensing) | Downing, Henry Bowles | Godmanchester / | Curate | View |
| 1739 | Ordi(ordination) | Downing, Henry Bowles | / | deacon | View |
| 1742 | Ordi(ordination) | Downing, Henry Bowls | / | priest | View |
| 1743 | Appt(Subscription on Appointment) | Bowles Downing, Henry | Enfield / | Rector | View |
| 1755 | Subsc | Downing, Henry Bowles | Wells Cathedral / Prebend or Canonry of Timberscombe | Prebendary | View |
| 1755 | Appt(Institution) | Downing, Henry Bowles | Wells Cathedral / prebend or Canonry of Timberscombe | Prebendary | View |
| 1765 | Vac(Death) | Downing, Henry Bowles | Wells Cathedral / Prebend or Canonry of Timberscombe | Prebendary | View |
| 1765 | Vac(Death) | Downing, Henry Bowles | Enfield / | Rector | View |