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Adm. pens. (age 17) at TRINITY HALL, Apr. 18, 1789. [5th] s. of Henry (1750-1), [Head Master of Newcome's Academy], Hackney, Middlesex (which was especially famous for the dramatic performances of the boys) (and Mary, dau. of Hector Mawdsley, cheesemonger, of Bishopsgate, London). ' Matric. Michs. 1790; Scholar, 1790; LL.B. 1795. Adm. at the Middle Temple, June 21, 1792. Brother of George W. (next) and Richard (1778). (Inns of Court; F.M.G., pedigree, III. 1045, Francis only and described as clerk.)