Hannington, Henry (1585-03-25 - )

The exact date of birth of Henry Hannington is not known. Originally from Dorset, he matriculated at University College, Oxford, on 26 June 1601, aged sixteen. He graduated B.A. from Magdalen Hall on 28 February 1605/6, and served as vicar of Hougham, Kent, from 1616. By November 1643, he had been sequestred. For an account of his sequestration and drunkenness, see John White, The First Centvry of Scandalous, Malignant Priests (London, 1643), p. 48.