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- ↑ The register of admissions to Gray's inn, 1521-1889, together with the register of marriages in Gray's inn chapel, 1695-1754
- ↑ Page, William, ed. (1923). "Parishes: Newton-upon-Ouse". A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2. Yorkshire: Victoria County History. pp. 160–164. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ↑ History of Parliament Online - Bourchier, Barrington