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Adm. pens. (age 17) at CHRIST'S, Oct. 13, 1761. S. of Peter. B. at Camberwell. School, Hackney (Dr Newcome). Matric. Michs. 1761; Scholar, 1762; B.A. 1766; M.A. 1769. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Sept. 20, 1767; priest (London) May 21, 1769; C. of Barham and Baylham, Suffolk, 1767. (Peile, II. 273.)
Gentleman's Magazine, 'Ecclesiastical Preferments' for January 1772 (p.47): 'Rev. Mat. Thomas to Stoke and Sow V.V. Warwickshire. This gentleman was presented to the same livings a few months hnce (sic); but then found the incumbent alive, and officiating in the duties of his office.' Information supplied by Gilliam Williamson on 14/7/2012