Henry Leslie (dean of Dromore) explained

Henry Leslie, D.D. (1651-1733) was an Anglican priest in Ireland in the late seventeenth and early 18th centuries.[1] Mathews was born in County Down on 4 November 1651[2] and educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[3] He was Archdeacon of Down from 1695 until his death[4] on 3 September 1733;[5] and Dean of Dromore from February 5, 1722 to February 16, 1722, ostensibly to test a clause in the right of presentation.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Ulster Journal of Archaeology, 'The Earl of Belmore' pp. 131-133: Belfast; Ulster Archaeological Society; 1903
  2. "A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank Vol 4" Burke, J/Burke, JB p87: London; Henry Colburn; 1838
  3. "Alumni Dublinenses: a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860) Burtchaell, G.D/Sadlier, T.U p496: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
  4. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Vol III" Cotton, H. p233 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878
  5. http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/down/cemeteries/hillsborough.txt Hillsborough Church Memorials
  6. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Vol III" Cotton, H. pp290-292 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878