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Adm. sizar (age 18) at TRINITY, Apr. 2, 1778. [2nd] s. of John, of Lofthouse, Yorks. (and Anne, dau. of Richard Keeling, of Rothwell). [B. Oct. 24, 1759.] School, Wakefield. ' Matric. Michs. 1778; Scholar, 1781; B.A. (12th Wrangler) 1782; M.A. 1785. Ord. deacon (Norwich, Litt. dim. from Lincoln) July 25, 1783; priest, May 22, 1785. R. of Linwood, Lincs., 1785-1827. Married, Jan. 10, 1789, Susanna, dau. of Jeremiah Scholefield, of Sturton Hall. Died Feb. 1, 1827, aged 67, at Linwood rectory. (M. H. Peacock; P. B. G. Binnall; Clerical Guide; G. Mag., 1827, I. 282; Burke, L.G.)