Robert Harris (priest) explained

Robert Harris (1764–1862) was a nineteenth century Anglican priest and educator, most notable for his long running campaign to create a free public library and substantive museum in Preston, Lancashire.^[1]

Harris was born in Clitheroe on 20 February 1764; and was educated at the town's grammar school. He graduated B.A. from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge in 1787; M.A. in 1790; and B.D. in 1797.^[2] He was Headmaster of Preston Grammar School from 1788 until 1835; and Vicar of Preston from 1798 until his death on 6 January 1862.^[3] His son completed his father's campaign.^[4]

Notes and References

1. http://www.harrismuseum.org.uk/about-us/19-the-history-of-the-harris Museum web-site
2. [Alumni Cantabrigienses|Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambridge, from the Earliest Times to 1900]
3. Death of the Rev. R. Harris - Preston Chronicle and Lancashire Advertiser, 8 Jan 1862 page 3
4. Death and Funeral of Edmund Robert Harris - Preston Chronicle and Lancashire Advertiser, 2 June 1877 page 4