Anthony, an English divine and poet, was educated at Westminster school, and from thence elected to Christ-church, Oxford, where he took the degree of M. A. in March 1696, and of B. D. in December 1706. On his coming to the university, he was very soon distinguished by Dean Aldrich, and published Fabularum Æsopicarum Detectus, Oxon. 1698, 8vo., with a poetical dedication to Lord Vifcount Scudamore, and a preface in which he took part against Dr Bentley in the famous dispute with Mr Boyle. He palled through the usual offices in his college to that of censor with considerable reputation; and for some years had the principal noblemen and gentlemen belonging to the society committed to his care. In this employment he continued till his merit recommended him to Sir Jonathan Trewhaven, bishop of Winchester, who appointed him his chaplain, and soon after gave him a prebend in his own cathedral, together with the rectory of Brightwell in the county of Berks, which afforded him ample provision for a learned retirement, from which he could not be drawn by the repeated solicitations of those who thought him qualified for a more public character and a higher station. In 1717 an action was brought against him by Mrs Elizabeth Astrey of Oxford, for a breach of a marriage contract; and a verdict obtained against him for 200l. which probably occasioned him to leave the kingdom for some time. His death, which happened June 10. 1726, was occasioned by his falling into a ditch that led to his garden door. A quarto volume was published in 1752, under the title of Antonii Allop, Ædis Chrifiolim Alumni, Odarum libri duo. Four English poems of his are in Doddley's Collection, one in Peachey's, several in the early volumes of the Gentleman's Magazine, and some in "The Student." Mr Allop is respectfully mentioned by the facetious Dr King of the Commons (Vol. i. p. 236), as having enriched the commonwealth of learning, by "Translations of Fables from Greek, Hebrew, and Arabic;" and not least de-tractingly by Dr Bentley, under the name of "Tony Allop, a late editor of the Æsopian Fables." (Biog. Dict.).

Vincent, an English nonconformist divine, was born in Northamptonshire, and educated at St John's college, Cambridge, where he took the degree of Master of Arts. When he received deacon's orders, he went to Rutlandshire, and settled at Oakham, where he was an afflant to the master of the free-school. As he was a man of a sprightly turn, he fell into indifferent company; but was reclaimed by the frequent admonitions of the Reverend Mr Benjamin King. He afterwards married that gentleman's daughter, and becoming a convert to his principles, receiv- ed ordination in the Presbyterian way, not being satisfied with that which he had from the bishop. He was settled at Wilbee in the county of Northampton, whence he was ejected in 1662, for nonconformity. After this he ventured to preach sometimes at Oakham, and at Wellingborough where he lived, and was once six months in prison for praying by a sick person. A book he wrote against Dr Sherlock in a humorous style, made him well known to the world, and induced Mr Cawton, an eminent nonconformist in Westminister, to recommend him to his congregation for his successor. On receiving this call he quitted Northamptonshire, and came to London, where he preached constantly, and wrote several pieces which were extremely well received by the public. His living in the neighbourhood of the court exposed him to many inconveniences; but these ended with the reign of Charles II. or at least in the beginning of the next reign, when Mr Allop's son engaging in treasonable practices was freely pardoned by King James. After this our divine went frequently to court, and is generally supposed to have been the person who drew the Presbyterians address to that prince for his general indulgence. After the Revolution, Mr Allop gave public testimonies of his attachment to government; yet upon all occasions he spoke very respectfully of King James, and retained a very high esteem of his clemency in sparing his only son. The remainder of his life he spent in the exercise of his ministry, preaching once every Lord's day; besides which he had a Thursday lecture, and was one of the lecturers at Pinner's hall. He lived to a great age, and preserving his spirits to the last, died in May 1793. On grave subjects he wrote with a becoming ferocity; but where wit might properly be shown, he displayed it to great advantage. His funeral sermon was preached by Mr Slater, and his memory will be always preserved by his own learned and elegant writings. Of these the most remarkable, besides his sermons, are, 1. Antifascio; in vindication of some great truths opposed by Dr William Sherlock, 8vo. 1675. 2. Melius Inquirendum; in answer to Dr Goodman's Compassionate Inquiry, 8vo, 1679. 3. The Mischief of Impostors; in answer to Dr Stillington's Mischief of Separation, 1680. 4. A faithful Reproof to a False Report, with reference to the Differences among the United Ministers in London, 8vo. (Biog. Brit.)