(William), a learned divine, was the son of an apothecary born at London in 1661, and took his degrees at Oxford. His eminent worth and learning recommended him to Dr Mew bishop of Winchester, who made him his chaplain, gave him two livings in Hampshire, and conferred on him a prebend in the cathedral of Winchester. He acquired an unusual share of critical learning; but the most valuable part of his character was that which was least conspicuous to the world; that of a pious, diligent, and hospitable parish-priest. He published, *A vindication of the divine authority and inspiration of the Old and New Testament*. 2. Directions for the profitable reading of the Holy Scripture. 3. Commentaries on the prophets; and other works.