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Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, Apr. 30, 1827. 5th s. of Scholes, of Stoney Dale, Cartmell, Lancs. [B. May 17, 1809. School, Eton.] ' Matric. Michs. 1827; B.A. 1831; M.A. 1844. Incorp. at Oxford, July 7, 1859, as 5th s. of Lea (sic) Birch, of Manchester (apparently confused with Lea Birch, of Failsworth Lodge, Manchester, 3rd s. of Scholes). Adm. at the Inner Temple, Nov. 6, 1827. Ord. deacon, 1832; priest (Chester) 1833; C. of All Saints', Manchester, 1832-6. R. of St Saviour's, Manchester, 1836-68. Hon. Canon of Manchester, 1862-6 and 1868-78. Canon Residentiary of Manchester, 1866-8. V. of Blackburn, 1868-86. Rural Dean, 1868-77. Archdeacon of Blackburn, 1877-86. Married three times. Died Aug. 9, 1886, aged 77. Buried at St Saviour's, Manchester. M.I. Father of Alfred (1863) and William F. (1859). (Burke, L.G., ed. 1925; Al. Oxon.; Scott, MSS.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 | Appt(Licensing) | Birch, Edward | Chorlton Row / | Stipendiary Curate | View |
| 1832 | Ordi(ordination) | Birch, Edward | / | deacon | View |
| 1833 | Ordi(ordination) | Birch, Edward | / | priest | View |