1628 Henry Wilson, B.A., instituted, according to Chester May 24 Diocesan Registry, on death of John Wilson, by presentation of Agneta Fleming. Ejected 1644. Died 1647. CLERGY DOING DUTY DURING THE COMMONWEALTH 1645. "Mr. Benson." 1646. "Sir Christopher Rawling." Probably had served as Curate for some time previously. The Register gives the baptism of his child in 1641 when he is called "Clericus." He likewise joined Parson Wilson in a bill in 1642. 1653. John Wallas. Independent. Ejected 1655. 1655 John Tompson. Probably Presbyterian. RECTORS AFTER RESTORATION 1660. John Ambrose. Probably nominated on death of Henry Wilson, but not allowed to serve. 1684 Henry Fleming, B.A. on death of J. Ambrose. 1728 William Kilner on death of H. Fleming. 1728 George Fleming, LL.D. (Dean of Carlisle) on session of W. Kilner. 1733 William Fleming, M.A. on resignation of Geo. Fleming. 1743 John Craik, B.A. on death of W. Fleming. 1806 Thomas Jackson on death of J. Craik. 1822 Sir Richard Fleming, Bart., on death of T. Jackson. CURATES The curates who officiated under the rectors were a different class of men. Constantly resident, and seemingly holding the post for life, they belonged as a rule to the district--even it might be, to the township--as did William Jackson, who died 1569. A sharp boy, son of a statesman, might attract the notice of the parson, or of the visiting brother from St. Mary's Abbey. After serving an apprenticeship, as attendant or acolyte within the church, he might be passed on from the curate's tuition--for the latter almost always taught school--to Kendal or even to the abbey at York. On being admitted into the order of priesthood, he would return to his native place (should the post be vacant) and minister week by week to the spiritual needs of his fellows and his kinsfolk. Sometimes he even took up land to farm. Adam de Ottelay, "chaplain," is set down in an undated rental of the early fourteenth century, as joining in tenure with John "del bancke."[96] [96] Levens Hall MS.