Philip Jennings (priest) explained

Philip Jennings (b. Wantage 23 September 1783 – d. Hampstead 20 December 1849) ^[1] was Archdeacon of Norfolk from 13 August 1847 until his death.^[2] Jennings was educated at Worcester College, Oxford, matriculating in 1802, and graduating B.A. in 1806, M.A. in 1809. He was for many years the Minister of St James's Chapel, Marylebone.^[3] In 1847 he became Rector of Coston.

He died on 20 December 1849 at Hampstead and was buried on the west side of Highgate Cemetery.^[4]

Notes and References

1. The Monumental Inscriptions of Middlesex Vol II - Cansick 1872.
2. ‘Death of the Archdeacon of Norfolk’ The Morning Post (London, England), Thursday, December 27, 1849; pg. 5; Issue 23730
3. "A Topographical and Historical Account of the Parish of St. Mary-le-Bone" By Thomas Smith (of Marylebone, London)
4. The Monumental Inscriptions of Middlesex Vol II - Cansick 1872.