John Allen (archdeacon of Chester) explained

John Allen was an Anglican priest.[1]

Thane was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge.[2] He was Archdeacon of Chester from 12 April 1686 until his death on 17 April 1695. He was also Chaplain to Bishop Thomas Pearson.[3]

Notes and References

  1. "Catalogue of the Harleian Manuscripts in the British Museum" p522: London; King George; 1808
  2. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/camden-old-series/article/abs/diary-of-dr-thomas-cartwright-c/291F9AF54859419C3DCD01AF4800295C The Diary of Dr. Thomas Cartwright
  3. "History of the city of Chester, from its foundation to the present time : with an account of its antiquities, curiosities, local customs, and peculiar immunities ; and a concise political history" Hemingway, J Chester' J. Fletcher; 1831 p326