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Adm. pens. (age 17) at PEMBROKE, Feb. 17, 1816. S. and h. of Samuel, sail-maker, of London. B. there June 16, 1798. School, Merchant Taylors'. ' Matric. Michs. 1816; Exhibitioner; Scholar; B.A. 1820; M.A. 1824. University Preacher, 1833. C. of Langho, Lancs. P.C. of Salesbury, 1822. Chaplain to Lord de Tabley. Sometime Head Master of the Free Grammar School, Burnley, Lancs. V. of Easingwold, Yorks., 1839-56. Assisted Thomas Dunham Whitaker, the historian of Whalley, Craven and Richmondshire, in his literary work; on the death of Whitaker was engaged by the publishers of The History of Richmondshire to complete the work. A learned antiquary and a clever draftsman; left a large collection of MSS. relating to the antiquities of Yorks. and Lancs. Author, Lectures in Defence of the Church of England; Sermons. Died Apr. 29, 1856, aged 58. Brother of Isaac N. (1831), etc. (Merchant Taylors' Sch. Reg.; Boase; G. Mag., 1856, II. 385.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | Ordi(ordination) | Allen, Samuel James | / | deacon | View |
| 1822 | Ordi(ordination) | Allen, Samuel James | / | priest | View |
| 1822 | Appt(Licensing) | Allen, Samuel James | Salesbury / | Perpetual Curate | View |