George Turner (priest)

George Turner, D.D. (Compton, Surrey,[1] 3 April 1734 - Oxford, 30 October 1797) was Archdeacon of Oxford from 30 June 1783 until his death.[2]

Pett was educated at Merton College, Oxford.[3] He was Vicar of Culham[4] and a Prebendary of Winchester.

References

  1. ↑ The source gives his birthplace as Compton, Surrey; but that is ambiguous. It is unclear whether he was born in Compton, Guildford or in Compton, Waverley, both of which are in Surrey.
  2. ↑ Deaths. The Times (London, England), Thursday, Nov 16, 1797; pg. 3; Issue 4042
  3. ↑ "Alumni Oxonienses: the members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886; their parentage, birthplace and year of birth, with a record of their degrees. Being the matriculation register of the University" Foster,J (Ed) Vol IV p241 Oxford, Parker & Co,1888
  4. ↑ British History On-line


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