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Adm. pens. (age 18) at ST JOHN'S, July 24, 1734. S. of Richard (1696), M.D. Bapt. at St Mary's, Leicester, Apr. 8, 1717. School, Leicester (Mr Clayton). ' Matric. 1735; B.A. 1738-9; M.A. 1742; B.D. 1749. Fellow, 1744-69. Sadlerian lecturer, 1746-69. Linacre lecturer, 1767-9. Mathematician and Astronomer. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Feb. 22, 1740-1; priest, Mar. 14, 1741-2. R. of Peckleton, Leics., 1743-9. V. of Norton-by-Galby, 1749-86. P.C. of Horningsea, Cambs., 1757-65. R. of Cockfield, Suffolk, 1767-86. Author, mathematical and theological. Died at Leicester, Mar. 16, 1786. Buried there. M.I. Will, P.C.C. Brother of Thomas (above), (D.N.B.; Scott-Mayor, III. 462; Nichols, IV. 873.)