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Adm. sizar (age 19) at EMMANUEL, Apr. 7, 1755. Eldest s. of Edward, gent. [clothier]. B. May 9, 1736, at Stower Provost, Dorset. School, Shaston (Mr Townshend). ' Matric. Michs. 1755; Scholar, 1759; B.A. (8th Wrangler) 1759. Migrated to Sidney, Apr. 20, 1761; M.A. 1762; B.D. 1769; D.D. 1784. Fellow of Sidney. Ord. deacon, 1761. R. of Swanscombe, Kent, 1781-1818. Author, Analysis of Locke's Essay; Grammar of the English Language. Died May 5, 1818, at Stower Provost, Dorset. (Northants. Clergy; Clerical Guide; G. Mag., 1818, I. 477; Records of Rochester.)