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Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, c. May 30, 1777. [S. of Thomas, of Kirkgate, merchant and alderman of Leeds.] B. there May 19, 1758. School, Clitheroe (Mr Wilson). ' Matric. Michs. 1777; B.A. 1781. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Feb. 24, 1782; priest, June 15, 1783. Confrater of Browne's Hospital, Stamford, Lincs., 1785; Warden, 1808-44. R. of St Michael's with St Andrew's and St Stephen's, Stamford, 1787-1808. V. of Cherry Willingham, 1806-32. R. of Wittering, Northants., 1807-36. Married Martha, dau. of Thomas Foster, clerk, of Dowsby, Lincs., and R. of Tinwell, Rutland, Mar. 23, 1818. Died Sept. 12, 1844. Father of William T. (1840). (St John's Coll. Adm., IV.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1782 | Ordi(ordination) | Cookson, Christopher | / | deacon | View |
| 1782 | Appt(Licensing) | Cookson, Christopher | Little Bytham / | Curate | View |
| 1783 | Ordi(ordination) | Cookson, Christopher | / | priest | View |
| 1787 | Appt(Institution) | Cookson, Christopher | Stamford St Andrew / | Vicar | View |
| 1787 | Appt(Institution) | Cookson, Christopher | Stamford St Michael and St Stephen / | Rector | View |
| 1806 | Appt(Institution) | Cookson, Christopher | Cherry Willingham / | Vicar | View |
| 1807 | Vac(cession) | Cookson, Christopher | Stamford St Michael / | Rector | View |
| 1807 | Appt(Institution) | Cookson, Christopher | Stamford St Michael / | Rector | View |
| 1808 | Appt(Institution) | Cookson, Christopher | Whittering / | Rector | View |
| 1808 | Vac(cession) | Cookson, Christopher | Stamford St Michael / | Rector | View |
| 1822 | Appt(Licensing) | Cookson, Christopher | Thornhaugh / | Curate | View |
| 1832 | Vac(resignation) | Cookson, Christopher | Cherry Willingham / | Vicar | View |