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Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, May 28, 1823. S. of John, solicitor, of Market Drayton, Salop. B. there Jan. 22, 1805. School, Shrewsbury. ' Matric. Michs. 1823; Scholar; B.A. (8th Wrangler and 3rd Classic) 1827; M.A. 1830; B.D. 1838; D.D. 1843. Fellow, 1828-37. Ord. deacon (Rochester, Litt. dim. from Ely) June 17, 1832; priest (Carlisle) June 8, 1833. Vice-Principal of Bristol College, 1831-4. Head Master of the West Riding Proprietary School, Yorks., 1834-9; of Uppingham School, 1839-45; of Giggleswick School, 1847-59. R. of Cleobury North, Salop, 1859-66. Settled at Rhyl. J.P. for Flintshire, 1869. Chairman of the Rhyl Commissioners, 1872. A distinguished Head Master; held in high esteem for his wide learning and gentle disposition [see Memoir, by J. K. Lupton; Eagle, XCVI]. Author, Sermons. Died Aug. 3, 1891, aged 86, at Rhyl. (G. W. Fisher, Annals of Shrewsbury School.)