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Adm. sizar at CHRIST'S, Apr. 20, 1819; a 'Ten-year man'. [Eldest] s. of Samuel, musician (and Charlotte Louisa, dau. of Capt. Martin, of Kensington). B. 1794, at Ridge, near St Albans. Schools, Wateringbury, near Maidstone, and St Paul's. ' Matric. Michs. 1827; B.D. (Stat. Eliz.) 1829; D.D. 1839. Ord. priest (Salisbury), 1821; C. of Ebury Chapel, Pimlico, 1821. C. of St Mary's, Pimlico, 1822. C. of St Paul's, Covent Garden. Chaplain at St James's Palace, 1833-48. Subdean of the Chapel Royal, St James's, 1848-59. Chaplain-in-Ordinary to the Queen, 1847-59. Dean Hook attested his 'Simplicity of Character ; accurate and Extensive learning ; and peculiar wit and humour'. Married, Dec. 7, 1824, at Fulham, Eliza Sketton. Author, A Guide to Syllogism; Commentary on the Church Catechism, etc. Died Sept. 14, 1859, in St James's Palace; buried at Highgate. Grandson of Charles and great-nephew of John Wesley. (Boase, III. 1274; Peile, II. 393; Clergy List; G. Mag., 1859, II. 427.)