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Adm. pens. at QUEENS', Dec. 28, 1770. Of Yorks. [S. and h. of John, Esq., of Heckmondwike, near Leeds. B. there June 16, 1753.] ' Matric. Michs. 1771; Scholar, 1773; B.A. (6th Wrangler) 1775; M.A. 1779. Ord. deacon (York) July 7, 1776; priest, July 27, 1777; P.C. of Knottingley, Yorks., 1777-. R. of Claypole (north mediety), Lincs., 1779-1820. Married Ann, dau. of William Perfect, Esq., of Pontefract (three times mayor) Jan. 3, 1780. Died June 10, 1820, aged 66. Buried at Claypole. M.I. Father of Thomas (1804). (Burke, Seats and Arms, 2nd Ser., II. 13.)