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William. Cookson, born 1754 - died 24 Feb 1820
Admitted: ST JOHN'S March 26 1772 Of Cumberland.
2nd son of of William, mercer of Penrith. School Sedbergh Matric. Michs. 1772; Scholar; B.A. (5th Wrangler) 1776;
M.A. 1779 B.D. 1786 D.D. 1801 Fellow, 1776-89.
Preceptor to the sons of George III 1780.
Rector of St Peter and St Mary Forncett Norfolk, 1788-1804.
Canon of Windsor 1792-1820. Rector of Binfield Berks 1804-20.
Rector of West Ilsley 1808-20.
Married Dorothy, dau. of John Cowper Rector of Penrith Oct 17th 1788
His sister Anne was mother of the poet Wordsworth, and he himself was the father of George (1812)
and Christopher (1808) Cookson.
(from: Oxford University Alumni, as posted on Rootschat)
see also the articles: Dorothy Wordsworth and Dorothy Wordsworth
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To the pious memory of Joseph Bell M.A., sometime Curate of this Parish and
fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge. MDCCCLIV
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To Glorify God and lovingly to honour the memory of
James Wilson Holme M.A. F.S.A. of the family of Holme of Mayhull in the
County of Lancaster, born 1829, married 1859 Caroline Fynes Clinton, died 4 May 1892
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In Memory of Phoebe wife of John Furness
of this parish who died Jan 4 1866 aged 33 yrs
Also of Herbert Goldworth Furness
their youngest child who died May 8 1866 aged 12 months
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In the main aisle of the Nave of St Peter's Church are five memorial ledger stones:
| In Memory of Thomas Parke and his wife Mary: | ||
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| Edmond Marcon, Grace Marcon, Edmond Marcon, John Marcon | ||
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| Robert Osborne and Christian his wife: | ||
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| William Aggas, Rector of both Forncetts and of Hempnall: | ||
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| Thomas Jack, Rector of Forncett: | ||
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The Holdtich organ of circa 1850. Situated in the South Aisle.
Restored 2006 by Richard Bower.
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