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Adm. sizar (age 19) at ST JOHN'S, June 25, 1740. S. of Arthur, of Westmorland. B. at Kendal. School, Kendal (Mr Towers). ' Matric. 1740; B.A. 1743-4; M.A. from Christ's, 1747; B.D. 1761; D.D. 1766. Fellow of Christ's, 1746-83. Plumian Professor of Astronomy, 1760-96. Ord. priest (London) Feb. 23, 1745-6. V. of Croxton, Norfolk, 1756-8; of Bourn, Cambs., 1758-63. R. of Barton Mills, Suffolk, 1763-82. F.R.S., 1763. Master of Mechanics to George III, 1768-96. Canon of Windsor, 1777-96. R. of Eastling, Kent, 1782-96. R. of Hartley Wespall, Hants., 1792-6. Died unmarried, June 15, 1796. Portrait in the University Library. Will, P.C.C. (D.N.B.; Peile, II. 241.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1746 | Ordi(ordination) | Shepherd, Anthony | / | priest | View |
| 1756 | Appt(Institution) | Shepherd, Anthony | Croxton / | Vicar | View |
| 1756 | Appt(Institution) | Shepherd, Anthony | Croxton / | Vicar | View |
| 1758 | Vac(cession) | Shepherd, Anthony | Croxton / | Vicar | View |
| 1758 | Vac(cession) | Shepherd, Anthony | Coxton / | Vicar | View |
| 1758 | Appt(Institution) | Shepherd, Anthony | Bourn / | Vicar | View |
| 1763 | Appt(Institution) | Shepherd, Anthony | Barton Mills / | Rector | View |
| 1763 | Vac(cession) | Shepherd, Anthony | Bourn / | Vicar | View |
| 1782 | Appt(Institution) | Shepherd, Anthony | Eastling / | Rector | View |
| 1792 | Vac(cession) | Shepherd, Anthony | Eastling St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1792 | Appt(Institution) | Shepherd, Anthony | Hartley Wespall / | Rector | View |
| 1792 | Appt(Institution) | Shepherd, Anthony | Eastling St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1796 | Vac(Death) | Shepherd, Anthony | Eastling / | Rector | View |
| 1796 | Vac(Death) | Shepherd, Anthony | Hartley Wespall / | Rector | View |