Francis Robert Raines
British vicar and historian (1805–1878)
Francis Robert Raines (22 February 1805 – 17 October 1878) was the Anglican vicar of Milnrow, Lancashire, known as an antiquary. He edited 23 volumes for the Chetham Society publications.2
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Born 1805, died 1878.1
About
He also transcribed 44 volumes of manuscripts.
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Companies
- Chetham SocietyFounder10
Early life and education
- Date not recordedBurnley Grammar School3
He was born 22 February 1805 in Whitby, the son of Isaac Raines, M.D. and Ann, daughter of Joseph Robertson. At thirteen years old, he was sent to Clitheroe, Lancashire, as an apprentice surgeon. He later moved to Burnley with his employer, during which time he went to the Clitheroe and Burnley Grammar Schools. In 1826, he was released from his apprenticeship and admitted to St. Bees' Theological College.
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Career
Occupation: writer.6
- 1858 to 1878Vice president, Chetham Society5
- Date not recordedFounded Chetham Society4
He was ordained in 1828, and after short appointments at Saddleworth and Rochdale, he was vicar at Milnrow for the rest of his life. He was a founder Member of the Chetham Society, serving as a Member of Council from 1843, and as Vice-President from 1858.
Raines died after a short illness at Scarborough on 17 October 1878, aged 73, and was buried in Milnrow churchyard.
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Personal life
Awards
- Date not recordedFellow of the Society of Antiquaries9
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Sources
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- 10WikidataChetham Society, Founder