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The following list of Head Masters has been prepared as an appendix to the paper read'before this Society by Dr. Bramley, at the Grammar School, in June, 1888, on the Life and Times of the Rev. Abraham Colfe, vicar of 1610 to 1657, and Founder of the School. It should be explained that the school possesses no registers or records that throw any light either on the Head Masters or their method of work, and the information in one or two instances might well be extended. I should, therefore, be glad of any notes on the subject which will amplify these short biographies of the men who have presided over Lewisham's oldest institution (next to the Parish Church) since its foundation by Mr. Colfe two and a half centuries ago. In the paper referred to above (which has been printed) will be found an account of the school and its founder; but it will not be out of place here to append the directions given by Mr. Colfe in his will for the election of the Head Master:— "Item, my will is that from the month of April, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty-Six, and thence forward only, Thirty Pounds of lawful money shall be paid every year, yearly, but of my estate, for teaching Thirty-One Youths or Male Children of the Laity, besides the Children of the Ministers incumbent, chosen out of all the Parishes of the Hundred of Black- heath freely, to a learned Scholar and exact Grammarian, who is sound in the true Religion, and testified and found to be of an honest, upright and godly life, and shall be examined and approved by Three of the chief Schoolmasters of Three of the chief Free Schools in and about the City of , namely, at Westminster, at Paul's, and at Merchant Taylors' School; also by the President and Deans and Assistants of Sion College in London, and by the several Pastors and Ministers incumbent (being lawfully ordained ministers) of , , Charlton, , , Leigh and Lewisham in Kent, under the Hands of the whole, or at least Nine of them, of which number my earnest desire is that the Three chief Schoolmasters before-mentioned, the President of Sion College, the proper Pastors of Greenwich, Deptford, Leigh and Lewisham, being lawfully ordained ministers and nearest the Gram- mar School, shall set their hands that he is a very able and sufficient LIST OF THE HEAD MASTERS OF COLFE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LEWISHAM. 5 Scholar to teach the Latin and Greek Tongues, both in Prose and to Abraham Colfe, "patrono suo hujusce Scholee fundatori." A copy Verse; and also able to teach the Hebrew, and so to make every exists in the school library, as also of " An Exposition of the Book way fitting Scholars to be sent to the University of Oxford and Cam- of the Prophet Isaiah,'! by W. Day, M.A., late Fellow of King's bridge, which Schoolmaster shall be chosen* by the Electors in the College, Cambridge; London 1654—probably the work of his strict manner after-mentioned to be the chief master of the Free brother. Grammar School of Lewisham, and who shall dwell in a House near Mr. Day's will was dated 25th September, 1663. He styles the School (both of them, through God's great mercy, already himself " Matthew Day, D.D., vicar of Staines in Middlesex." He finished, and the School first opened in June, in the year One wishes to be buried in the church of New Windsor. He leaves to Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty two, being four years past) upon his eldest son, Matthew Day, his scale ring; to his eldest daughter, the Right hand of the Hill going up from Lewisham to the Common Mary Day, all his late wife's apparel; and he mentions his second of Blackheath." daughter Elizabeth Day, his brother Mr. William Day, his mother The Lord of the Manor was also to have the privilege of nom- Mrs. Mary Day of New Windsor, and his late wife's father David inating " any learned Westminster Scholar that hath taken Degrees Stokes, D.D.* and Prebend of Windsor. He had property at Langley in the University to stand in election with One or Two, or Three Marsh, co. Bucks. This will was proved i8th Nov., 1663 (P.C.C. more (to be nominated by the Wardens of the Leathersellers' Com- 129 Juxon). pany in London and by the Ministers of the Hundred of Blackheath)," Mr. Colfe in his will provided that, in the event of Mr. Day's and the donor's kindred were to have a prior claim. removal, " Mr. Peter Samwayest (one of ), if he These regulations were, in the main, complied with until the will, or any other very learned and godly school master," should be election of the present Head Master. By the new scheme, under chosen. which the school now exists, the Governors have an unfettered On the first vacancy occurring the choice fell on choice. I have to gratefully acknowledge the help accorded me by Dr. Bramley in drawing up this list of his predecessors, and especially II.—THE REV. MARMADUKE MILLINGTON, 1660-1677, his kindness in placing at my disposal the results of many hours' who succeeded Mr. Day in 1660. He was LL:B. of Magdalene searching amongst the muniments of the Worshipful Company of College, Cambridge, 1641. Leathersellers, to whom, for the permission given to search their In the Greenwich marriage register for 1667 occurs, under date records, the best thanks of the Society are due. of January i6th, the following: "Marmaduke" Millington, of Lewis- ham School, and Ann , of this Parish, widow." Lewisham, LELAND L. DUNCAN. He died in 1677, and was buried in the churchyard at Lewis- ham, administration of his effects being granted to Hannah, his The Grammar School was opened on loth June, 1652, the first widow, on I4th April 1677. Head Master, appointed by the Founder, being— Mrs. Millington died in 1682, and the following is an extract I.—THE REV. MATTHEW DAY, 1652-1660. of her will:— He was educated at Eton, from whence he became Fellow of King's " I Hannah Millington do make this my will, &c. My body to College, Cambridge, in 1630, B.A. 1633-4, M.A. 1637. In 1642, on be secretly interred. I appoint Mrs. Trotter widdow and Mr. John the presentation of Eton College, he became rector of Everdon, Newman of Lewisham in Kent, supravisors. To my nephew Wm. Northamptonshire, of which he was deprived by the Parliamentary Dighton and Elizabeth Dighton his sister and Hannah and Susan his Visitors in 1646. Mr. Colfe selected him to be the first head master sisters and to my nephew Lanier Gale and George Gale to every one of his new school in 1652, which office he held until the return of equal portions of my houses &c. in Backlane in East Greenwich. the King, when he was presented by Charles II to the vicarage of My plate and rings, &c., in equal portions to my sister Parr and my Staines, in Middlesex. He was admitted to the Prebend of Neasdon, sister Dighton and my sister Gale. My money between my sister in St. Paul's Cathedral, 2Sth August, 1660, on the presentation of Elizabeth Pair my sister Dighton and my sister Gale. To Mr. the Bishop of London, and in 1661 received the degree of S.T.P. He died in 1663, his vacancy in the Prebend being filled on loth of October, and at Staines oft 13* idem. * Colfe in his will mentions that he had lent to Doctor David Stoakes, of He was author of a little 8vo book of eighty pages—iraptitflohai, Eaton, a Greek and Syriac New Testament. This was duly returned, and is now sive excerpta in sex priores Homeri Iliados libros, 1652—dedicated in the School Library. t Mr. Samwayes was of Trinity College, Cambridge, and rector of Bedal and Wath, Yorkshire (p. 33, "Scholars of Westminster," by J. Welch). 6 LIST OF THE HEAD MASTERS OF COLFE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LEWISHAM. 7

Mercer £20. Dated n March, 1681. Witnesses John Bickley, shire, exors., who with Madam Ball her godmother I make gardians Gertrude Bickley, Ales Dandreg."* of my said daughter. (Signed) Mary Newman. Wit. Thos. Wyatt, On i gth July, 1682, administration of the goods, &c., of Hanna Sarah Hemsted."* Millington, late of the parish of All Hallows in the Wall, London, Proved nth Feb., 1689-90, by Isaac Tucker, father, and widow, deceased, was granted to Elizabeth Pare, wife of John Pare, reservation to Isaac Tucker, brother, the other executor. sister of the deceased. PEDIGREE FROM WILLS, &c. me K.CV. j III.—THE REV. JOHN NEWMAN, 1677-1687, Rector of Great Wratting, Suffolk, living 1689 1662 to 1709, Was appointed headmaster in 1677, on the death of Mr. Millington. buried there 27 June, 1709 He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, B.A. 1672-3, M.A. 1676. 1 • II II Isaac Ann T. Arthur Sarah == Rev. John He married Mary, daughter of the Rev. Isaak Tucker, rector of Newman living Tucker of bapt. at Tucker Tucker Turner Great Wratting, Suffolk, and sister of Sarah, the wife of the Rev. living 1689 Ashby cum Great (Head- John Turner, who succeeded him in the headmastership. 1689 Fenby, Wratting master). - He died in 1687, and was buried at Lewisham. Mrs. Newman Lincoln- 3 Nov., See his died in 1690, and was likewise buried at Lewisham. Their wills are shire. 1667 M. I. y and Mrs. as follows:— Newman Tucl ter Samuel Newman's " I, John Newman of Lewissham, co. Kent &c. Appoint my wife (Head- will |3d. buried will Mary Newman, sole ex. and to her my estate in greate Wratting in master) n F<•b., at G. W. the co. of Suffolk both coppy hold and free during term of life. To will pd. 1689^ 90 25 March I Sept., i°°3 | | my father and mother £12 a year each for life. And if my wife 1687 Sarah Mary buryes her child or children soe that she have noe children left then Mary = John living 1719 she shall increase it to £18 a year. If she bring forth two children Tucker Dobyns, Newman surgeon, and they be girls the estate to be equally divided betwixt them, but if living of St. boys or one of them a girle then the girl and younger boy to have 1721 Sepulchers, ^400 and the eldest to have the rest. If my child or children dy (will of London soe that my issue be extinct then my estate in Wratting to my father Rev. Jn. and mother. After their decease to my sister Anne Tucker and then Turner) to my brother Isaac Tucker and in case both these dye then to •IV.— THE REV. JOHN TURNER, 1687—1704, Sarah Tucker for her life and in default to Mr. Salisbury Cade of Was born at Uttoxeter, co. Stafford, the following being the entry in Lewishacn Batchelour of Phisick and his heirs for ever. To be buried the Baptism Register: "Dec., 1660, John the son of Richard privatelie. Dated 19 Aug., 1687. John Newman. Witness Salisbury Turner and Patience his wife, baptized ye nth day." The epitaph Cade, Sarah Rottel, the mark of Barbary Seader."f given below implies that he received his early education in that town, Proved ist Sept., 1687 by Mary Newman, relict and executrix. and passing to Trinity College, Cambridge, he took B.A. 1679 and " I, Mary Newman of Wratting Magna, Suffolk, widdow—this M.A. 1683. In 1687 he was appointed, headmaster on Mr. New- 28 Aug. 1689. To my dau. Mary Tucker Newman j£ioo, with my man's death, but resigned in 1704, on his appointment to the trunck and whats in it marked M. T., now at Lewisham in* my vicarage of Greenwich in December of that year. In 1706 he received brother Turner's house. To my mother Mrs. Mary Tucker ;£io a the degree of S.T.P. He was Chaplain in Ordinary to George I, year. To my brother Arthur Tucker ^5 a year. io/- to those was appointed a Prebendary of Lincoln 1713, and Canon of Canter- names underwritten:—To my owne father and mother. To my bury 1717. He was Boyle Lecturer in 1708, and was author of a few father-in-law and my mother-in-law. To my brother Turner and his theological treatises. He died at Canterbury 7th December, 1720, wife. To my brother Isaac and Arthur Tucker. To my sister Ann. aged 60, and there is the following inscription to him in the To Mrs. Rouse and her dau. To Mrs. Phillip scholl mistresse of Cathedral Church:— Greenwich. To Mrs. Rottre. Rest to my father Mr. Isaac Tucker " Propfe hoc marmor, quod mortale habuit reliquit vir pietate & and my brother Mr. Isaac Tucker of Ashby Cumfenby in Lincoln- morum suavitate insignis Johannes Turner, S.T.P., qui in defenden- * P.C.C., 87 Cottle. t P.C.C., 117 Foot. * P.C.C., 27 Dyke. 8 LIST OF THE HEAD MASTERS OP COLFE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LEWISHAM. 9

dis Ecclesias Anglicanse Juribus, strenuum se gessit Athletam ; in V.—THE REV. THOMAS DAVIES, 1704-1710, asserendo doctrinse Redemptionis Salvatoris nostri mystum pium, in Was appointed in 1704 on Mr. Turner's resignation. He appears to debito Regi obsequio praestando Subditum fidelem, Utoxeter in/ agro have been Chaplain of Morden College previously, having been ap- Stafford, eum nascentem cunis excepit A.D. 1660 die 16 Nov. pointed by the founder, Sir John Morden, on 25 Oct., 1702, and Schola Patria imprimis doctrinae Elementis erudivit; Collegium held the post for about two and a half years [communicated by the Trinitatis Cantabr. ad penitiora scientiarum adyta investiganda ad- treasurer, Mr. Rivers]. missum, Brabeis & Honoribus auxit ; Quem Schola in Erica Ludi- Add. MS. 10602, British Museum, contains some papers written magistrum doctissimum ; Grenovicum Pastorem fidelissimum habuit ; by him on the state of the school buildings, etc, when he took them Cui Canonicatum in Ecclesia Lincoln, gratia Episcopi, in Metro- over from Dr. Turner. politici Cantuariensi Regia assignavit. Uxorem duxerat Sarlm Tucker clerici* in Agro Suffolk Filiam ; exqui Filium, & duas Filias genuit. Tandem, cum nihil in Rebus humanis firmum & stabile," In the absence of any records it has been found impossible to febri correptus in Domo sua Cantuariensi sexagenario major, ex- state positively the early history of Mr. Davies, but he was possibly tremum obiit diem Anno reparatse Salutis 1720, 7 Decembr. Vidua the son of Thomas Davies, Sheriff of London (afterwards knighted), hoc Pietatis Monumentum P." and was educated at Trinity College, Oxford, where he matriculated The following is an extract of his will : — in 1686, aged 15; B.A. from Oriel College, 1690, and M.A. from " In the name of God, Amen. 1 John Turner vicar of Green- Emanuel College, Cambridge, 1704 ; 'of Lincoln's Inn, 1687.—(Vide wich in' Kent. My farm house and lands in the Parish of Panfield Foster's Alumni Oxonienses.) in Essex bought of Mr. Lyngwood to my daughter Sarah, and other houses &c. in the parishes of Hundenf and Barnardistonf in Suffolk VI.—THE REV. JAMES RICHARDSON, 1710-1733, bought of Mr. Bridgman and Mr. Frost to my daughter Mary. Other Was the son of Mr. Thomas Richardson, of Crosby Garrett, West- money in South Sea Company Lottery Annuities &c. to my wife moreland. Matriculated 9 Dec., 1700, aged 18, Queen's College, Sarah Turner and my two daughters Sarah and Mary Turner. My Oxford, B.A. 1705, M.A. 19 Jan., 1708-9 (Foster's Alumni Books to be sold and money with what may be due to me from my Oxon.). He became Prebendary (Offley) of Lichfield, 1722, and vicarage or my Prebend of Canterbury or my Prebend of Lincoln to Reading Chaplain at the Chapel Royal, Whitehall, 30 Dec., 1732, pay debts &c. Signed 9th September 1719, J. Turner. Witnesses, in succession to Rev. Geo. Carleton, M,A., appointed Sub-dean. He J. Cowper, Wm. Herringham, Wm. Penny. resigned the headmastership in 1733. He was presented to the " I hereby discharge my brother Daniel Turner of all bonds. I Vicarage of High Offley, co. Stafford, 1737. His successor in the think myself bound in conscience here to declare that the ^30 Prebend was appointed 15 July, 1748. lottery annuity in the Bank of which is in my name is the The following entries in the local registers refer to him :— Improvement of Mrs. Stirt's legacy to the Girls' Charity Schole and Lewisham, Baptisms. also ^350 under my name in the four per cent, annuity is Mrs. i July, 1719. Robert Peter, son of James Richardson, Master of Dobyns money which should be laid out in a purchase according to y" Grammar School. marriage settlements."}; ' Lee, Burials. In April, 1721, appeared Sarah Turner, of Greenwich in Kent, 26 Mar., 1714. Nathaniel, son of Mr. James and Jane Richardson. spinster, and Mary Tucker Dobyns, wife of John Dobyns, surgeon, 26 May, 1715. James, son of Mr. James and Jane Richardson. of St. Sepulcher's, London, and deposed they knew the Rev. Doctor 28 July, 1716. Henry, son of Mr. James Richardson. John Turner, late vicar of Greenwich, and were acquainted with his 24 Nov., 1719. Robert Peter, son of Mr. James Richardson. handwriting, and that the will, with alterations, &c., is in his hand- writing. Proved by Sara Turner, widow and relict, isth April, 1721. VII.-THE REV. EDWARD NORTON, 1733-1763. Succeeded on the resignation of Mr. Richardson. He was the son of Mr. John Norton, and was educated at Westminster. From thence he went to St. John's College, Cambridge, and took B.A. 1718 and * The Rev. Isaac Tucker, Rector of Great Wratting, Suffolk. M.A. 1722. Shortly afterwards he became Curate at Greenwich t Both parishes bordering on Great Wratting. (1725-27), and in 1733 was appointed Headmaster of the Grammar $ P.C.C., 78 Buckingham. School, as stated above. He resigned in 1763, and died in 1767, 10 LIST OF THE HEAD MASTERS OF COLFE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LEWISHAM. ii being buried in Lewisham Churchyard on 5th February in that year. He died in 1767 and was buried in Lewisham churchyard on The flat stone over his tomb has this inscription :— 23 July. There was a stone to him in Lyson's time, but it is now " The Rev. Edward Norton, M.A., Master of Blackheath School, died gone. Sarah, his widow, married his successor, the Rev. Wm. January 30, 1767, aged 72. Catherine Norton, wife of the Williams. above Edward Norton, died November, 1770, aged 62." The following is an extract of his will:— She was buried on the 28th November, 1770, according to the "Thomas Jennings of Lewisham, Kent. To be buried in Register. Lewisham chyd in a grave of Earth in as homely a manner as may be. Administration of his estate was granted on 27 Feb., 1767, "to All Household furniture, Live Stock, Linnen, Books, papers, plate, Catherine Norton, widow and relict of the Rev. Edward Norton, late rings and the watch she wears I bequeath unto my wife Sarah of Dartmouth Row, in the co. of Kent, clerk." Jennings for her sole use and property ^500. Between my two On Mrs. Norton's death, administration was granted on 10 Dec., sisters Ann and Christian Jennings residue of the moneys I shall 1770, to Sarah Jennings, widow, "daughter of Catherine Norton, die possessed of. I leave the use of to my wife the moneys them- late of Lewisham, deceased." selves at her decease to be divided between my children except Mr. Norton had several children, and the following extracts £200 I beg her acceptance of to appropriate to what purpose she from local registers may be of interest:— pleases. Dated 25 Feb. 1767. Thomas Jennings."* Greenwich, Baptisms. On 25 Aug., 1767, appeared the Revd. William Williams, of 4 Jan., 1732. Catherine, dau. of Rev. Edwd. and Cathn. Norton. Lewisham, Kent, Clerk, and Robert Jennings, of Cowley Street, in 30 Nov., 1731. Sarah, dau. of Rev. Edwd. and Cathn. Norton, the parish of St. John, Westminster, Gent. William Williams says he [This latter married her father's successor at the School, Mr. Jennings, knew the Rev. Thos. Jennings of Lewisham, deceased, who died, and on his death married his successor, Mr. Wm. Williams.] so he is informed, on the 2ist July last, and Robt. Jennings says Lewisham, Baptisms. he was wdl acquainted with deceased, and that the handwriting of 14 July, 1735. James, son of Rev. Edward Norton. the will is that of the deceased. 1736. of Rev. Edwd. Norton. Proved at London 27 Aug., 1767, by oath of Sarah Jennings, 24 Nov., 1737. George, son of Rev. Edward Norton, from the Latin relict and executrix. free School. 13 June, 1740. Anne, dau. of Edward Norton, Schoolmaster, Black- IX.—THE REV. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, 1767-1793, heath. Was the son of Mr. William Williams, of Ystradmeurig, co. Cardigan, 16 July, 1741. Richard, son of Edward and Catherine Norton, and was probably educated at the Grammar School there. He Schoolmaster. matriculated, Jesus College, Oxford, 3rd June, 1756, aged 21. He r May, 1743. John, son of Rev. Edward Norton and Catherine his appears to have taken B.A. 1760, and M.A. 1767. He became wife. headmaster in 1767, and in 1771 married, at Lewisham Church, 25 Aug., 4745. Elisabeth, dau. of Edward and Cathn. Norton. Sarah, daughter of Rev. Edward Norton and relict of the Rev. 19 April, 1749. Thomas, son of Edward and Cathn. Norton. Lewisham, Burials. Thomas Jennings. She died in 1793, aged 62, and was buried in the churchyard on igth February, and he followed her on 25th April. 12 March, 1733. Edward, son of Rev. Mr. Norton He is styled in the burial register " The Rev. Wm. Williams, Master 14 Sept., 1735. James, son of Edward Norton. of the Grammar School, Blackheath." On his death Mr. Thomas 30 Sept., 1743- John, son of Edward and Catherine Norton. Constable, apparently the Usher, was appointed to carry on the 12 Feb., 1749. Thomas, son of Rev. Mr. Edward Norton, school work until the new master was selected. ii May, 1750. Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Norton. There is a note book in the School Library, dated 1753, which VIII.—THE REV. THOMAS JENNINGS, 1763-1767, belonged to Mr. Williams, but it only contains excerpts from various English poets and essayists. He was son of Mr. William Jennings, of Hartwell, co. Northants, There was a stone to him in the churchyard in Mr. Lyson's and was educated at Christ's College, Oxford (matriculated 6 April, time, but it has now disappeared. 1754, aged 18). He took B.A. and M.A. 1762 (vide Foster's His will is of more local interest than that of any of his pre- Alumni Oxon.). He was appointed Headmaster in 1763 on Mr. decessors, and the following is a fairly full extract of it:— Norton's resignation, having married the latter's daughter, Sarah, in December, 1762, at Lewisham Church. * P.C.C., 310 Legard. COLFE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LEWISHAM. 13 12 LIST OF THE HEAD MASTERS OF Stock in the three per cent. Consolidated annuities during the term "This is the last will &c. of me William Williams of Blackheath of ten years. My dear wife Sarah Williams having departed this life in the parish of Lewisham, clerk. All rny property real and personal I leave my plate, linen, books &c. to my daughter Mary and my to be divided between my daughter Mary Williams and my daughter daughter in law Catherine Jennings and I make Richard Warburton Catherine Jennings excepting two farms in the Co. of Cardigan one Lytton Esq., Richard Price, Esq. and Rev. Morgan Price, rector of called Penygraig situated in the parish of Spytty Ystrad moiryg Knobworth executors. Signed 7 Feb. 1793 in the presence of Peter [Yspytty Ystwyth w. Yystrad Meurig] the other farm Cricklasuclia in Marchant, Thomas Constable."* the parish of Gwnnws both in the Co. of Cardigan the former farm Proved at London, with codicil, 2gth April, 1793, by Richard occupied by the widow of my late brother Richard Williams. I do not remember the name of the person that occupies the other farm Price, Esquire, one of the executors. for my brother David Williams Vicar of Caron [Tregaron] receives the rent and gives receipts for it on my account. I mean that I give X.—THE REV. WILLIAM TRIVETT, 1794-1801., bequeath and devise to my daughter Mary Williams and to her The following entries in the Lewisham burial register refer to children &c. those two farms of Penygraig and Cricklas-uclia arid this headmaster:— also the Chalk field at Loompit Hill in the parish of Lewisham in 31 Oct., 1799. Frances Elizabeth, aged 21, daughter of the Rev. Kent let on a long lease to Mr. Joshua Hogkinson to dig for chalk Mr. Trivett, Master of the Latin Grammar School, and lime and with explicit conditions to build two or three houses, Blackheath Hill. one of the value of ^500 the other two of the same value £$oo, but 22 May, 1801. Sarah Trivett, aged 20, from the Grammar School. if the last building should consist of but one house it must be of the value of ^500, no one of which articles hath Mr. Joshua Hogkinson Mr. Trivett resigned in 1801. He was apparently son of Mr. yet performed therefore the lease is forfeited. If my daughter Mary Wm. Trivett of Leicester, and matriculated, Christ Church, Oxford, die without issue then the farms of Penygraig are to revert to my 16th Dec., 1763, aged 18; B.A. 1767, M.A. 1770. (Vide Foster's brother David Williams vicar of Caron in the Co. of Cardigan and in Alumni Oxon.) default to the son of my late brother Richard Williams of Penygraig in the parish of Spytty Ystradmoiryg, but the chalk field in Loompit XL—THE REV. JOHN THORNHILL, 1801-1807, Hill in the parish of Lewisham I order to be sold and the proceeds Of St. John's College, Cambridge; B.A. 1775, M.A. 1778. to be djvided between my neices the daughters of my late brother Richard Williams. The rest in failure of issue by my daughter Mary XII.—THE REV. THEOPHILUS LANE, 1807-1814, Williams to my daughter in law Catherine Jennings and after her decease without issue to Sarah Medhurst wife of Granvill William Was son of Mr. James Lane, of the city of Hereford. He Wheeler Medhurst Esquire of Kippax Hall in the Co. of York, matriculated, Balliol College, Oxford, 3oth April, 1792, aged 28; reserving aj} interest profits &c. for my dear most deserving wife B.C.L. from Magdalen Hall 22nd April, 1801; D.C.L. 2nd March. Sarah Williams during her life, whom I constitute Sole Executrix 1814. He was appointed a Prebendary of Hereford in 1801. He and I give to her my linen, plate, books &c. I appoint guardians to died'i gth July, 1814. my daughter Mary Williams, Richard Warburton Lytton Esquire His son, Edward William Lane, was the translator and editor of Knobworth, Richard Price Esq. of the same, the Rev. Morgan of the Arabian Nights. (Foster's Alumni Oxonienses.) Price rector of the same in the Co. of Herts, and Rev. John Thomas of Upland in the Co. of Carmarthen tho' last not less beloved, whoSe XIII.—THE REV. THOMAS WAITE, 1814-1830, friendship and attachment to roe and which are reciprocal on my Was of Queen's College, Cambridge; B.A. 1801, M.A. 1807, LL.D. part inspire me with a full confidence that they will exert all they can 1814, in which year he was appointed headmaster. to fulfil the trust I repose in them, and assist my wife Sarah Williams. He resigned in 1830, and in 1835 became rector of High " I have a most affectionate love for all my three children but I Halden, and in 1837 of Great Chart near Ashford. He died in 1842, gave to Sarah Medhurst at her marriage as ample a portion as could and was buried at Greenwich on i6th Nov. aged 67. be adjudged equitable. In the school library is a volume of sermons on the 39 Articles "Signed 14 July 1790, Wm. Williams in the presence of John "delivered at the Parish Church of St. Alphage, Greenwich, by the Clayton, Thos. Wood, Thos. Foster." A codicil made i4th July, 1790: "To my nephew William Williams son of my late brother Richard Williams who is now at """"*""" * P.C.C., 237 Dodwell, School with me the sum of ^30 a year for his education out of 14 HEAD MASTERS OF COLFE'S SCHOOL. Rev. T. Waite, D.C.L., chaplain to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester and to the hon. and right rev. the Bishop of Oxford, and master of the Grammar School, Lewisham Hill, 1826."

XIV.—THE REV. JOSEPH PRENDERGAST, 1831-1857. He was of Queen's College, Cambridge; S.T.B. 1836, S.T.P. 1842. He resigned in 1857 and died agth Dec., 1875, aged 84 years and 6 months, and is buried in Lewisham Cemetery. He left a considerable amount of money to be employed in educational purposes, and part of this was used in founding the Lewisham Grammar School for Girls.

XV.—THE REV. GEORGE FREDERICK LACEY, 1858-1867, Was of Pembroke College, Cambridge; B.A. 1837, M.A. 1841. Previous to his appointment to Lewisham he was master at Drogheda. He died in 1867, and is buried in Lewisham Cemetery.

XVI.—THE REV. THOMAS BRAMLEY, 1867, Was appointed on Mr. Lacey's death in 1867. He is son of Mr., Richard Bramley, of Leeds, Yorkshire, and was educated in the Grammar School there. From thence he went to Queen's College, Oxford, where he matriculated zand June, 1854, taking B.A. 1858, M.A. 1861, and S.T.P. 1889.