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Adm. pens. (age 18) at PEMBROKE, Apr. 3, 1785. S. of John, Esq. [and Elizabeth], of Exeter. B. there. Bapt. Aug. 4, 1765, at St Mary Arches, Exeter. School, Eton (for nine years). ' Matric. Michs. 1785; Scholar; B.A. (8th Wrangler) 1789; M.A. 1792; 2nd Chancellor's Medal, 1789. Fellow. Assistant Master at Harrow School, 1792-1826; Under Master, 1826-33. P. M. Thornton says of him: ‘My old master, Evans, was one of the most charming old men that any boy could chance to live under....When he died he had but just received from the boys a piece of plate to commemorate fifty (sic) years' service as a Harrow master.’ Died June 20, 1833, aged 68. Buried in Harrow churchyard. M.I. Father of Charles (next) and of John C. (1818). (Eton Coll. Reg., which states he was also R. of South Elmham St Mary's and Peter's, Suffolk, 1807-; G. Mag., 1833, II. 90; Harrow Sch., P. M. Thornton, 270.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | Ordi(ordination) | Evans, Benjamin | / | deacon | View |
| 1789 | Appt(Licensing) | Evans, Benjamin | Ratcliffe Culey / | Curate | View |
| 1789 | Appt(Licensing) | Evans, Benjamin | Sheepy / | Curate | View |
| 1807 | Appt(Institution) | Evans, Benjamin | Southelmham St Margaret with Southelmham St Peter / | Rector | View |
| 1807 | Appt(Licensing) | Evans, Benjamin | Harrow Free Grammar School / | assistant schoolmaster | View |
| 1833 | Vac(Death) | Evans, Benjamin | South Elmham Saint Peters with Saint Margarets ann / | Rector | View |