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Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, Oct. 9, 1815. B. at Lancaster. [S. of Jacob, merchant. School, Manchester Grammar.] ' Matric. Michs. 1815. Migrated to Peterhouse, Apr. 26, 1816; B.A. 1820; M.A. 1823. Ord. deacon, (London) Dec. 19, 1819; priest, June 17, 1821. R. of Heysham, Lancs., 1824-38. Had studied medicine in Edinburgh and acted as a physician to his parishioners, 6 miles from all medical aid. Married Jane, widow of the Rev. Thomas Clarkson (1812), R. of Heysham. Died Feb. 4, 1838, aged 42. M.I. at Heysham. (T. A. Walker, 394; Manchester Sch. Reg., III. 77; G. Mag. 1838, I. 439.)