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Adm. sizar (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, 09 Jun., 1724. S. of Robert, blacksmith, of Cockerham [ Lancashire ], near Lancaster [ Lancashire ]. B. there. School, Sedbergh [ West Riding of Yorkshire ]. Matric. 1724; B.A. 1727/8; M.A. 1731; B.D. 1738; D.D. 1760. Fellow, 1729-61. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 13 Jun., 1731; priest, 24 Sep., 1732. V. of Littlebury, Essex, 1743-59. R. of Staplehurst, Kent , 1759-84.
Died 30 Dec., 1784, aged 77. Will (P.C.C.) 1785. Benefactor to St John's. ( Scott-Mayor, III. 369; G. Mag. )