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William Cole (1714-1782), Cambridge antiquary, was born at Little Abington, near Babraham, on 3 August 1714. He attended private schools in Cambridge, Linton and Saffron Walden, before spending five years at Eton. He entered Clare Hall, Cambridge, in 1733, transferring to King's College, Cambridge, in 1736 (B.A., 1736; M.A., 1740). Cole was rector of Hornsey, Middlesex, 1749-1751, although he chose not to reside there, then rector of Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, 1753-1767. He moved to Waterbeach, near Cambridge, in 1767, and to Milton in 1770, before becoming non-resident vicar of Burnham, Buckinghamshire, 1774-1782. He was made a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1747. Cole died at Milton on 16 December 1782. He bequeathed his manuscript collection, which consisted of material relating to Cambridge and its university, Huntingdonshire and Buckinghamshire, to the British Museum.

From the guide to the William Cole: Papers on Cambridgeshire Landholdings, c. 1746-1747 (copies of originals of the 13th - 17th centuries), (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)

Epithet: of King's College, Cambridge, Rector of Bletchley, county Buckinghamshire, etc

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Epithet: witness of Wolley Ch xi.114

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Epithet: of Add MS 33981

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Epithet: Provost of Enniskillen

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William Cole (1714-1782), Cambridge antiquary, was born at Little Abington, near Babraham, on 3 August 1714. He attended private schools in Cambridge, Linton and Saffron Waldon, before spending five years at Eton. He entered Clare Hall, Cambridge, in 1733, transferring to King's College in 1736 (B.A., 1736; M.A., 1740). Cole was Rector of Hornsey, Middlesex, 1749-1751, although he chose not to reside there, then Rector of Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, 1753-1767. He moved to Waterbeach, near Cambridge, in 1767, and to Milton in 1770, before becoming the non-resident Vicar of Burnham, Buckinghamshire, 1774-1782. He was made a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1747. Cole died at Milton on 16 December 1782. He bequeathed his manuscript collection, which consisted of material relating to Cambridge and its university, Huntingdonshire and Buckinghamshire, to the British Museum.

From the guide to the William Cole: Lives of Seven Bishops of Ely, 1768, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)

Epithet: Lieutenant; 83rd Foot

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Epithet: Reverend; of Add MS 20695

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Epithet: merchant

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Epithet: musician

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Epithet: of Add MS 38140

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Epithet: antiquary

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Epithet: Reverend; of Add MS 35618

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referencedIn LETTER, of William Cole, Rector. of Milton, co. Cambridge, to William Herbert, with a description of two volumes, marked D. 5, 2, and D. 5, 11, in the University Library at Cambridge, containing publications of Wynken de Worde; dated, Milton, 16 Dec.... British Library
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referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS, many of which belonged to the Rev. William Cole; 16th-19th centt. Among them are:-1. " The Challenge of the Knights Errant, proclaymed at Whithall ye 1 : of June [l606 ?]." See Nichols, Progresses of James I, vol. ii. p. 49. f...., 16th century-19th century British Library
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referencedIn PAPERS relating to Cambridge University, and the See of Ely. Among them are:-1. ",The Bp. of Ely's [Thomas Green] answer in defence of his Visitatorial power in Trinity College, Cambridge, 1726." f. 5. 2. Account of the " violent seizure " of the Re..., 18th century British Library
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creatorOf William Cole: Papers on Cambridgeshire Landholdings, c. 1746-1747 (copies of originals of the 13th - 17th centuries) Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
referencedIn (III. ff. 468). 1776-1782.Sir John Hynde Cotton, 4th Baronet; MP: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1757-1787.James Day, of Cambridge: Letters to the 2nd Earl of Hardwicke: 1759-1789.Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke: Correspondence on Cambridgesh..., 1776-1782 British Library
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referencedIn (I. ff. 389). 1778-1793.includes:ff. 1, 3 Letitia Beauchamp Proctor, widow of Sir W B Proctor: Letters to the 3rd Lord Hardwicke: 1778-1796. f. 9 Reverend Is-Avarne: Letter to Lady Hardwicke: 1779. ff. 13, 20, 34, 39, 41, 97, 184, 218 Reverend Tho..., 1778-1793 British Library
creatorOf WILLIAM COLE (b.1714, d.1792), CAMBRIDGE ANTIQUARY: 'Index to the Coats of Arms, Crests, etc., in Cole's Manuscripts (British Museum)'; 19th -20th cent. For Cole's MSS., see Add. 5798-5887, 5952-5962, 5992-5994, 6034, 6057, 6151, 6396-6402, 33498. P..., 19th century-20th century British Library
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