Dakins, William Whitfield

Education

D.D. 13.7.1801 on testimonials signed by William Bell, Prebendary of Westminster and George W. Lukin, Prebendary of Westminster.

Birth/childhood

Born c. 1768 son of William Dakins of Romsey, Southampton, gentleman.

Career

Educated at Oxford University - matriculated 1789 aged 21.

Rector of the united parishes of St Magnus, London Bridge and St Michael, Crooked Lane in the City of London and Asheldon, Essex. Precentor of Westminster Abbey. [Minister]

Principal Chaplain to the Forces. F.S.A.

Publications

Death

Died 10.1.1850 at Dover.

Sources

  • Annual Register 1850 200
  • Gentleman's Magazine 1831 i 195, 1844 i 528, 1849 i 76