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Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, May 17, 1797. Of Cornwall. S. of Richard, of Bodmin [and Hester, dau. of John Stone, of Bodmin]. ' Matric. Michs. 1797; Scholar, 1800; B.A. (12th Wrangler); 1801; M.A. 1804; B.D. 1812. Fellow, 1802-33. Ord. deacon (Winchester) May 31, 1801; priest, June 5, 1803. R. of West Buckland, Devon, 1807-31. R. of Cockfield, Suffolk, 1831-41. Nearly related to Lieut. Bligh, Governor of New South Wales, in 1806, famed for his connection with the Bounty. Died Feb. 4, 1841. M.I. at Cockfield. Will (P.C.C.) July 19, 1841. Brother of John (1807). (St John's Coll. Adm., IV.)