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s Peter of Worham, Cheshire, pleb; BNC m 26/5/1757 aged 20; BA 1761
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B.A. 1768, incorp. from Oxford; M.A. from PETERHOUSE, 1768. S. of Peter, of Worham (? Weverham), Cheshire. Matric. from Brasenose College, Oxford, May 26, 1757, age 20; B.A. (Oxford) 1761. Minor Canon of Chester, 1763; Sacrist, 1780. Head Master of King's School, Chester, 1766-8. C. of Holy Trinity, Chester, 1766-83. P.C. of St Michael's, Chester, 1783-96. R. of Thurstaston, Cheshire, 1796-1800. A distinguished classical scholar, who became Master of the Greek Testament at nine years of age. Died Aug. 21, 1800, at Chester. Will dated May 31, 1800, proved (C.C. Chester) Nov. 12, 1800. (G. Mag., LXX. 903; Al. Oxon.; T. A. Walker, 321; The Parish of Thurstaston.)