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Adm. sizar at JESUS, Apr. 29, 1741. S. of Ralph (above), of Leicestershire. B. at Barrow-on-Soar, Dec. 19, 1721. School. Chesterfield. ' Matric. 1742; B.A. 1744-5; M.A. 1748; D.D. 1760. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 22, 1745; priest, May 25, 1746. C. of St Margaret's, Leicester, 1748. V. of Barkby, Leics., 1749. Took part in the Middletonian Controversy, 1752. Boyle lecturer, 1763-5. V. of Sileby, Leics., 1765. R. of Sawtry All Saints', Hunts., 1767-95. Preb. of Southwell, 1768-95. Author, miscellaneous. Died May 28, 1795. Will, P.C.C. Brother of Edward (1746). (F.M.G., 475; A. Gray; G. Mag.; D.N.B.)