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Adm. pens. (age 17) at TRINITY, July 10, 1761. [4th s. of Joseph, barrister-at-law, of Ardwick, Lancs.] B. Oct. 31, 1743. Schools, Salford and Manchester (but not found in the Manchester Sch. Reg.). ' Matric. Easter, 1762; Scholar, 1762; Prizeman; B.A. (8th Wrangler) 1766; M.A. 1769. Fellow, 1767. Ord. deacon (London) Feb. 28, 1768; priest, May 21, 1769; V. of St John's, Manchester, 1769-1831. Studied the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg and adopted his views, but retained the living in spite of opposition. Founded a Swedenborgian printing society, 1780. Issued translations of works of Swedenborg, 1781-1816. Lived latterly at Leamington and Warwick, engaging in literary work. For an appreciation of his life and character see G. Mag., 1831, II. 87. Author, Memoir (autobiographical); Sermons, etc. Died May 29, 1831. Buried at St John's, Manchester. Brother of Richard (1755). (D.N.B.; G. Mag., 1831, II. 87).