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Adm. sizar (age 17) at SIDNEY, Dec. 15, 1741. 1st s. of Thomas (1711), V. of Kirkby, Lincs. B. there. School, Boston. ' Matric. 1741; B.A. 1745-6; M.A. 1749; B.D. 1756. Fellow, 1747-59. Proctor, 1754-5. Ord. deacon (Norwich) June, 1747; priest (Ely) Oct. 29, 1749. R. of Swanscombe, Kent, 1759. Author, mathematical. Died Nov. 13, 1779. Buried at Chislehurst. Admon. (P.C.C.) 1780. Brother of Charles, the Head Master of Manchester School, described by De Quincey. (G. Mag.; D.N.B.).
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| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1747 | Subsc | Lawson, John | Brockley / | Curate | View |
| 1747 | Ordi(ordination) | Lawson, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1747 | Appt(Licensing) | Lawson, John | Hawns / | Curate | View |
| 1749 | Ordi(ordination) | Lawson, John | / | priest | View |
| 1760 | Appt(Institution) | Lawson, John | Swanscombe / | Rector | View |
| 1767 | Libc | Lawson, John | Swanscombe / | Rector | View |
| 1776 | Libc | Lawson, John | Swanscombe / | Rector | View |
| 1780 | Vac(Death) | Lawson, John | Swanscombe / | Rector | View |