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| Atkinson, Solomon. Adm. sizar at QUEENS', June 17, 1816. S. of John. B. at Lazonby, Cumberland. School, Brampton (Mr Boustead). Matric. Michs. 1816. Migrated (age 20) to Trinity, June 25, 1818; Scholar, 1820; Prizeman; B.A. (Senr. Wrangler) 1821. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Nov. 12, 1821. Called to the Bar, 1827. Wrote an account of his youthful experiences and subsequent career at Cambridge, entitled: Struggles of a poor student through Cambridge, which appeared in the London Magazine and Review, Apr. 1, 1825; described himself as born in the humblest rank of life, the son of a Cumbrian peasant. Living at Woolwich in 1846. Author, legal; edited Chitty's Stamp Laws, 1850 (3rd ed.). Died Feb. 12, 1865, at Mornington Crescent, Hampstead Road, London. Perhaps brother of Thomas (1821). | Solomon ATKINSON Approx. lifespan: 1798–1865 Tripos: Trinity College Math. 1821 Adm sizar Queens' College 1816:06:17 s. of John ATKINSON b. Lazonby, Cumberland , Sch: Brampton ( Mr – BOUSTEAD ) Matric 1816:10MT: Migrated aged 20 to Trinity College 1818:06:25 Scholar 1820 Prizeman; BA ( Senr.Wrangler ) 1821 Adm.: Lincoln's Inn 1821:11:12 Called to the Bar: 1827 Wrote an account of his youthful experiences and subsequent career at Cambridge, entitled: Struggles of a poor student through Cambridge, which appeared in the London Magazine and Rev.iew 1825:04:01 described himself as born in the humblest rank of life, the son of a Cumbrian, [Cumberland], peasant. Living at Woolwich, [London], in1846 Publ.: legal; edited Chitty's Stamp Laws 1850 (3rd ed.) d. Mornington Crescent, Hampstead Road, London , 1865:02:12 Perhaps brother of Thomas ATKINSON (1821) |