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Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, Oct. 22, 1779. Of Derbs. ' Matric. Michs. 1780; Scholar, 1783; B.A. (3rd Wrangler) 1784; M.A. 1787; B.D. 1794. Fellow, 1788-1800; Senior Dean, 1795-6; Junior Dean, 1796-9. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 20, 1789; priest, May 30, 1790. V. of Marton w. Grafton, Yorks., 1799-1800. Author, An Illustration of the Method of explaining the New Testament, by the early opinions of Jews and Christians concerning Jesus Christ. Found dead in his rooms in College, Mar. 22, 1800, aged 38. M.I. in the Chapel. (St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 564; G. Mag., 1800, I. 583; Records of Rochester.)