HORNE TOOKE, John (1736-1812), of Wimbledon, Surr.

b. 25 June 1736, 3rd s. of John Horne, poulterer, of Newport Street, Soho, Mdx. by w. Elizabeth. educ. Soho Square acad. 1743; Westminster 1744; Eton 1746-53; by Rev. Holmes at Sevenoaks 1753; St. John’s, Camb. 1754-8; I. Temple 1756. Took holy orders and ordained priest 23 Nov. 1760. unm. 1s. 2da. Took additional name of Tooke 1782, in honour of his benefactor William Tooke of Purley (who left him only £500, 1802).