Ashby, George, 1724-1808

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Dates:
Birth 1724
Death 1808

Biographical notes:

George Ashby (1724-1808), clergyman and antiquarian, was educated at Eton College and St. John's College, Cambridge. Although he published little himself, he was a correspondent of John Nichols, Thomas Percy, John Gough, James Granger, Daines Barrington, and others and contributed to their work on a number of scholarly topics. He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1775.

From the description of Commonplace book, [ca. 1770-1790]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702178597

From the description of Notes concerning Suffolk, circa 1799. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702183632

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Subjects:

  • Antiquarians
  • Church records and registers
  • English language
  • Learning and scholarship
  • Natural history

Occupations:

  • Antiquarians

Places:

  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Ireland (as recorded)
  • England (as recorded)
  • Suffolk (England) (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)