William Smith (died 1673) was

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from 1669 until his death in 1673. Smith was born at

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, educated at

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on 30 October 1661. He held

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, Kilmore and Drumsnat. He was buried at

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on 11 February 1673.

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17th-century Irish Anglican priests Archdeacons of Armagh Clergy from Yorkshire 17th-century English people Alumni of St John's College, Cambridge People from Cowling, Craven 1673 deaths Year of birth unknown {{England-reli-bio-stub