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Ayerst, William

Church: Canterbury Cathedral (in Canterbury, Kent).
Profession: Chaplain, Diplomat, Prebendary.
Sex: Male.
Virtue(s): A credit, Ability*, Diligence, Distinction*, Duties of office, Esteemed*, Loyalty/service to crown*, Merit*, Of repute*.
Language: Only English.
Year of death: 1765.
Age at death: 81 (classed as: Adult).

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