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Adm. pens. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, June 20, 1796. [Eldest] s. of the Rev. Ralph (CCE3495). B. at Barton, Whittingham, Northumberland. Bapt. there, Nov. 6, 1778. School, Durham. ' Matric. Michs. 1796; Scholar, 1796; B.A. (12th Wrangler) 1800; M.A. 1803; B.D. 1811; D.D. (per Lit. Reg.) 1839. Fellow, 1802; tutor, 1814-30; President, 1827-39; Master, 1838-57. Junior Proctor, 1809-10. Orator, 1809-36; "He was well qualified for this office by his singular dignity of person, courtesy of manner, and a great skill in complimentary speeches. The wags said of him: 'He brought forth butter in a lordly dish.'" Vice-Chancellor, 1839-40 and 1845-6. Ord. deacon (Rochester) July 8, 1804; priest, Sept. 30, 1804; C. of Longstowe with Croxton, Cambs., 1807. Chaplain of Horningsea, 1809. R. of St Mary Colkirk with Stibbard, Norfolk, 1816-57. Died Jan. 19, 1857, at St John's Lodge, aged 79. M.I. on site of old Chapel. Brother of Thomas (1802) and William (1806). (Durham Sch. Reg.; R. F. Scott; St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 505; Boase, III. 881.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | Ordi(ordination) | Tatham, Ralph | / | priest | View |
| 1804 | Ordi(ordination) | Tatham, Ralph | / | deacon | View |
| 1807 | Appt(Licensing) | Tatham, Ralph | Croxton / | Curate | View |
| 1807 | Appt(Licensing) | Tatham, Ralph | Long Stow / | Curate | View |
| 1816 | Appt(Institution) | Tatham, Ralph | Colkirk, St Mary, with Stibbard / | Rector | View |