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Adm. pens. (age 17) at CAIUS, May 14, 1796. S. of the Rev. Robert (1774), R. of Icklingham, Suffolk. B. at Barton Mills. Schools, Newport, Essex (Mr Buck), and Lynn (Dr Lloyd). Scholar, 1796-1802; matric. Michs. 1797; B.A. 1801; M.A. 1804. Fellow, 1802. Salarist, 1806-12; Catechist, 1813-20. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Mar. 14, 1802; priest (Ely) Dec. 22, 1804. Master of Perse School, Cambridge, 1806. C. of W. Stow, Suffolk, 1807-19. R. of Icklingham, 1820-56. Married, Aug. 20, 1821, Mary Anne, dau. of Richard Birch, of Widdington, Essex. Known as a zealous supporter of agricultural improvements. Died Nov. 25, 1856. Brother of Robert (1797). (Venn, II. 129; Foster, Index Eccles.; Clergy List; Crockford.)