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Adm. pens. at SIDNEY, May 30, 1795. S. and h. of William Courtenay (above), of Norwich. B. July 3, 1776, at Esher, Surrey. Schools, North Walsham (Mr Hepworth) and Norwich (Dr Forster). ' Matric. Michs. 1795; Scholar; B.A. 1799; M.A. 1802. Fellow, till 1806. Tutor. Ord. priest (Ely) May 26, 1804. P.C. of Christ Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire, 1811-28. R. of Normanton, Lincs., 1821-8. P.C. of St Michael's, Macclesfield, 1828-47. R. of Alderley, Cheshire, 1847-63. A borough magistrate and a governor of the Free Grammar School. Rendered valuable service in promoting the welfare of the town. Married Theophila, dau. of Edward Mills, V. of St James's, Bury St Edmunds, 1806. Died Oct. 24, 1863, aged 87. M.I. at Alderley. Brother of Edwin (1802). (Earwaker, E. Cheshire, II. 639.)