Staines, William Tolbutt (1798-1832)

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In VENN: Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, Oct. 27, 1792. S. of Richard, alderman of Canterbury (and Sarah, dau. of John and Elizabeth Tolbutt). B. there. [School, King's, Canterbury.] ' Matric. Michs. 1793; Scholar, 1793. Migrated to Queens', Feb. 5, 1795; B.A. 1797; M.A. 1800. Fellow of Queens', 1798. Ord. deacon (Ely) Sept. 23, 1798; priest (Canterbury) Oct. 6, 1799; C. of Faversham, Kent, 1799-1801. Minor Canon of Rochester, 1801-32. P.C. of Strood, 1803-5. V. of Shorne, 1805-32. V. of Aylesford, 1832-40. Married Jane, 3rd dau. of Mr Bolland, attorney, of Leeds. Died Sept. 24, 1840, aged 65; buried at Aylesford. (St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 486; Foster, Index Eccles.; Clerical Guide; G. Mag., 1840, II. 552, which gives died ;Sept. 23, aged 66.;)

Fielding records mon. inscription at Aylesford
In memory of William Tolbut Staines, MA, formerly fellow of Queen's College Cambridge, who for upwards of eight years owas vicar of this parish. He died Sept 24th 1840, in the 55th year of his age. His clear judgement, well stored mind and pious and devoted spirit, rendered him a bright example as a Christian, and he has left behind him a name which will ever be cherished with affection and respect, not only by his relatives and friends, but by all who knew him and could appreciate the real excellence of his character.

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