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Adm. sizar at TRINITY, Jan. 18, 1809. [S. of Nathaniel, Independent Minister, of Henley-on-Thames. B. Nov. 15, 1789, at Henley-on-Thames. School, Christ's Hospital.] ' Matric. Michs. 1809; Scholar, 1812; Craven Scholar, 1812; B.A. 1813; 1st Chancellor's Classical medal, 1813; Members' prize, 1814; M.A. 1816. Fellow, 1815-27. Regius Professor of Greek, 1825-53. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Dec. 20, 1812; C. of Holy Trinity, Cambridge, 1813. P.C. of St Michael's, Cambridge, 1823-52. Canon of Ely, 1849-53. St Matthew's Day Preacher, 1816 and 1838. Married, Aug. 27, 1827, Harriet, dau. of Dr Samuel Chase, of Luton, Beds. ‘His chief service to classical literature was the collection and publication of the works of his predecessor, Dobree. When, in 1849, the stipend of £40 which he received as Professor of Greek was augmented by a Canonry at Ely, he at once abolished fees for admission to his Professorial lectures.’ The Scholefield prize was established in his memory. Author: Passion Week; Hints for an Improved Translation of the New Testament. Edited Porson's Euripides; Æschylus, Dobraei Adversaria; etc. Died Apr. 4, 1853, at Hastings. M.I. in St Michael's, Cambridge. Father of James E. (1851). (Christ's Hosp. Exhibitioners; D.N.B.; Boase, III. 439.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | Ordi(ordination) | Scolefield, James | / | priest | View |
| 1813 | Appt(Licensing) | Scholefield, Henry | Holy Trinity, Cambridge / | Curate | View |
| 1823 | Appt(Licensing) | Scolefield, James | St Michael, Cambridge / | Perpetual Curate | View |