Poet and Church of England clergyman. Born in Midgham, Berkshire and baptized on 13
October 1745. Educated at New College, Oxford. Rector of Alton Barnes (1787-1829)
and public orator at Oxford (1784-1829). Close friends with poet Samuel Rogers. Author
of poetry volume *Lewesdon Hill* (1788). Biographical information: *ODNB*. (CC)