Boys, James (1650-01-01 - 1725-10-10)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 3421
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-3653)
Name
James Boys
Title
Mr
Gender
Male
Lived
b. ca. 1650-01-01 d. 1725-10-10 (old)
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Catherine Evans

Biographical Sources Consulted

CCEd Person ID: 18658; ACAD (Venn) ID: BS667J

Other note

Son of Richard Boys, he was born in Colchester. In 1667/8 he was admitted at the age of 18 to St John's College, Camb. under the name Charles Boys. He gained his BA in 1671/2, MA 1675 and was ordained in 1672. He was vicar of Coggeshall Essex from 1679 until his death, Rector of Litle Tey 1689 - 1701, Rector of Whaddon 1675-1680, and rector of Aldham from 1701 until his death in 1725. He was the father of Isaac Boys and William Boys (Venn: BS701W)

GEMMS record created
September 29, 2021
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024