Person    | Male  Born 1792  Died 1880

Rev. Thomas Boys

Categories: Religion

Rev. Thomas Boys

The generous incumbent of Holy Trinity, Hoxton in 1864. Theologian and antiquary; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1817; attached to military cheat in Peninsula, 1813; ordained, 1822: incumbent of Holy Trinity, Hoxton; professor of Hebrew at Missionary College, Islington, 1836; published translation of bible into Portuguese.

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Rev. Thomas Boys

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School Committee

Boys is given as the Incumbent and Barclay as the Treasurer. This is an attra...

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School grounds and building

A strange memorial. The little roof and pillars make this look as if it could...

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St Marys Newington

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1 subject commemorated, 3 creators
Mark Slavin

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