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Adm. sizar (age 19) at TRINITY, Nov. 1, 1820. S. of George. B. at Berwick-on-Tweed. School, Durham. ' Matric. Michs. 1821; Scholar, 1824; B.A. (27th Wrangler and 10th Classic) 1825; Tyrwhitt Hebrew Scholar, 1826; M.A. 1828. Fellow, 1827. Ord. priest (London) June 6, 1830. C. of Barnard Castle, Durham, 1832-8. C. of Sedbergh, Yorks., 1838-41. V. of Masham, 1841-55. Died Sept. 30, 1855. A Mechanics' Institute at Masham, of which he had been an earnest promoter, was dedicated to his memory. Never did man die more regretted and beloved. (Durham Sch. Reg.; G. Mag., 1855, II. 664; Clergy List.)