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Adm. pens. at PEMBROKE, Apr. 18, 1774. Eldest s. of Thomas, chemist, of St Ives, Hunts. B. there. Bapt. Mar. 18, 1757. School, Eton. Scholar, 1774; matric. Easter, 1775; B.A. (9th Wrangler) 1778; M.A. 1781. Fellow, 1779. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, May 30, 1780. Chaplain to Lord Strathmore. V. of Garthorpe, Leics., 1787. R. of Polebrooke, Northants., 1790-1800. V. of Eye, 1794-1800. Minor Canon and Librarian of Peterborough Cathedral, 1788-95. Married, c. 1787, Susan, dau. of John Mortlock, of Cambridge. Died June 6, 1800, at Peterborough. Father of the above. (Eton Coll. Reg.; Inns of Court; Northants. Clergy.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 | Ordi(ordination) | Skeeles, William Drury | / | deacon | View |
| 1787 | Appt(Institution) | Skeeles, William Drury | Garthorpe / | Vicar | View |
| 1787 | Ordi(ordination) | Skeeles, William Drury | / | priest | View |
| 1788 | Appt(Appointment) | Skeeles, William Drury | Peterborough cathedral / | Minor canon | View |
| 1790 | Appt(Collation) | Skeeles, William Drury | Polebrook / | Rector | View |
| 1790 | Appt(Appointment) | Skeeles, | Peterborough cathedral / | librarian | View |
| 1794 | Vac(resignation) | Skeeles, | Peterborough cathedral / | Minor canon | View |
| 1794 | Appt(Licensing) | Skeeles, William Drury | Eye / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1795 | Vac(resignation) | Skeeles, | Peterborough cathedral / | librarian | View |
| 1800 | Vac(Death) | Sheeles, William Drury | Garthorpe / | Vicar | View |
| 1800 | Vac(Death) | Skeeles, Drury | Polebrooke / | Rector | View |
| 1800 | Vac(Death) | Skeeles, Drury | Eye / | Perpetual Curate | View |