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William OwtramWilliam OwtramWilliam Owtram D.D. (1626–1679) was a clergyman who published notable theological works. He rose to lead the church of the House of Commons - St. Margaret's, Westminster.Son of Robert Owtram, he was born at Barlow, near Chesterfield in Derbyshire, on 17 March 1625-6. On 13 May 1642 he was admitted a sizar of Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. in 1646. He was afterwards elected to a fellowship at Christ's College, where he graduated M.A. in 1649. In 1655 he held the university office of junior proctor, and in 1662 he was created D.D. His first church preferment was in Lincolnshire, and he subsequently obtained the rectory of St. Mary Woolnoth, London, which he resigned in 1666. He stayed in London during the plague in 1665. On 30 July 1669 he was installed Archdeacon of Leicester. On 30 July 1670 he was installed prebendary of Westminster, and he was also for some time rector or minister of the parish of St. Margaret's, Westminster. Owtram died on 23 August 1679, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, where a monument, with a Latin inscription, was erected to his memory. His will, dated 5 November 1677, was proved in London 3 September 1679. He bequeathed lands in Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, and left legacies to the children of his brother Francis Owtram, deceased, and of his sisters Barbara Burley and Mary Sprenthall, both deceased, and Jane Stanley, then living. An elaborate catalogue of his library was compiled by William Cooper, London, 1681. Owtram's widow lived forty-two years after him, until 4 October 1721. Owtram was a nervous and accurate writer. He was an excellent preacher, and he was reputed to have extraordinary skill in rabbinical learning. There are currently no panoramic photographs for this location. Accommodation Bagend Cottage Environment NewLandOwner Artists Kute Fine Art Paragon Prints Accommodation - Self Catering Bagend Cottage Accommodation - Pet Friendly The Dog Inn Media Paragon Prints Lifestyle NewLandOwner Consultancy NewLandOwner I.T. Zycomm Electronics Limited Retail Kute Fine Art Paragon Prints Attraction Kute Fine Art Gallery Wedding Suppliers Losehill House Hotel & Spa Most Popular Places Air Crash Site Riber Castle Woodhead Pass Titan Cave System Mam Tor Recently Updated Places Air Crash Site Kute Fine Art Galle... Matlock Bath Grand ... Bottoms Reservoir Norbury Admin Login | |||||
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