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| Beverley, John. Adm. pens. (age 18) at CHRIST'S, July 7, 1763. S. of William. B. at Norwich. School, Norwich (Mr Symonds). Matric. Michs. 1764. Scholar, 1764; B.A. 1767; M.A. 1770. Esquire Bedell, 1770-1827 (for an account of his extraordinary conduct in performing the duties of his office, see Gunning, Reminiscences, passim). Elected by the influence of Lord Sandwich; this patron afterwards obtained for him a commissionership at Greenwich Hospital, and later a place at the Admiralty 'of about £100 p.a., he being a good performer on the violin' (Cole). Always in difficulties owing to his extravagance. Married Miss Thornhill, described as 'improvident and proud.' In 1821 the Heads agreed to the appointment of a deputy, provided he resided wholly away from Cambridge. Author, Ceremonies of the University, etc. Died Mar. 25, 1827, in London. (Peile, II. 276; D.N.B.) | John BEVERLEY Approx. lifespan: 1745–1827 Adm pens. aged 18 Christ's College 1763:07:07 s. of William BEVERLEY b. Norwich, [Norfolk], Sch: Norwich ( Mr – SYMONDS ) Matric 1764:10MT: Scholar 1764 BA 1767 MA 1770 Esquire Bedell 1770-1827 (for an account of his extraordinary conduct in performing the duties of his office, see Gunning, Reminiscences, passim ) Elected by the influence of Lord Sandwich; this patron afterwards obtained for him a commissionership at Greenwich Hospital [Greenwich], [London], , and later a place at Admiralty 'of about £100 p.a., he being a good performer on the violin' (Cole) Always in difficulties owing to his extravagance. m. Miss Thornhill, described as 'improvident and proud.' In 1821 the Heads agreed to the appointment of a deputy, provided he resided wholly away from Cambridge]. Publ.: Ceremonies of University etc. d. London , 1827:03:25 ( Peile, II. 276; D.N.B .) [add:]Photographs of drawing, 'Honest John'; CAS: G223; D48; E110[:add] |