Arthur Bayly Crosse (1831 – 1909) was

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from 1882 until 1892. He was educated at

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, and

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in 1854. After curacies in Trimingham and

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he held posts at

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and

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before his appointment as

; and

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afterwards. He died on 8 June 1909.''Canon Crosse.''

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(London, England), Wednesday, Jun 09, 1909; pg. 13; Issue 38981

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1831 births Alumni of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge Archdeacons of Furness 1909 deaths {{York-archdeacon-stub