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 202 NOTES AND QUERIES. [12 s.vm. MARCH 12, 1921. the name apparently is that of William Yongere, who was pardoned as an adherent of the Earl of Lancaster Nov. 16, 1318 (Cal. State Papers, Edw. II.). The only Younger arms referred to in the earlier works as connected with Scotland are those of the family at Hopperston first mentioned in Font's MS. temp. Car. I. (nobiles minores) ; but this place has never been satisfactorily located, although the writer is inclined to think it must be Hopes- toun, otherwise Garvald, in the shire of Haddington. It was formerly a rectory and was united in 1702 to the ancient vicarage of Barra, Carlisle. There is a possibility, however, that the place may be Haggerston, Northumberland, where it is believed there was formerly a family of considerable importance cf the name of Younger (see ' Autobiography of John Younger,' by W. Brockie), and it does not seem improbable that the word Haggers- ton, if not written very clearly, might easily be read as Hopperston. Should any readers of 'N. & Q.' be able to throw any light on this point, or indeed on any matters relating to the family of Younger, it would be greatly appreciated by the writer. To return to the career of Dr. John Younger : he matri- culated at Christchurch, Oxon (as gen. fil.) on July 23, 1656, followed by Demy (Magdalen), 1658-62; B.A. Oct. 12, 1659; M.A., June 7, 1662; B.D., Feb. 26 (or June), 1673 ; Prob. Fellow, 1662-1689 ; Jun. Dean of Arts, 1671/2 ; Bursar, 1673, '79 and '84 ; Vice-President, 1680 ; D.D., Mar. 10, 1680/1. Installed in the Prebend of Woodford and Wilsford of Salisbury Cathedral, Oct. 14, 1680 ; Canon in the second Prebend of Canterbury, Dec. 22, 1685-1691; Coll. Prebend of Ealdland, Cath., London, Sept. 24, 1693 ; appointed Canon of St. Paul's, Apr. 8, 1699 ; Patron King William III. Dean of Salisbury, Sept. 18, 1705. Died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1727/8 at his resi- dence in Amen Corner, St. Paul's. He was sub-Librarian of the Bodleian for a. short period about 1670/1. An interesting episode in his career was the occasion of a visit paid to Oxford on May 19, 1683, by the Duke of York, who was accompanied by the Duchess, Mary Beatrice. They were received in Magdalen College and Dr. Younger delivered an address in Italian, the Duchess's native language, with vhich the Royal visitors were much pleased. Their appreciation seems to have been shewn in a practical form, as Dr. Younger obtained a Prebendal stall in Canterbury "'athedral a year or two later. He also became Deputy Clerk of the Closet to Queen Anne and King George I., the latter liking him much, possibly on account of his ability to converse in high Dutch. It appears that the King intended to promote him further, but the Ministry of the day, who apparently did not regard the Doctor with favour, dismissed him front his appointment, informing the King that he was dead. Sometime later, however, the King, when on a visit to Salisbury, was surprised to meet Dr. Younger exclaiming, " My little Dean, they told me you were- dead. WTiat has prevented my seeing you as usual ? " When matters were explained' the King said, warmly, " Oh, I perceive- how the matter is, but (with an oath) you shall be the first Bishop that I vill make." The King's intention, however, could not be- carried into effect ov ing to the Doctor's death. This chance of obtaining a bishopric was not the first that had come to Dr. Younger, as, when Dr. W r ake was created Bishop of Lincoln, Dr. Younger was recommended for the vacant bishopric of Exeter, the choice lying between himself and Dr.. Atterbury 'who secured the prize. It would appear that owing to his Court/ appointment he was able to escape expal- sion during the troubles of 168V, and so- retained his Fellowship. In 1688 he ob- tained the Rectory of Bishopstone, Salis- bury, being presented thereto by Thomas E*rl of Pembroke. He apparently resigned his Fellowship on Aug. 28, 1688, but the resignation seems not to have become- effective until 1689, up to which year he held the Rectory of Easton Neston, Northants,. viz., from 1671. Some Latin verses on the death of the Princess Mary of Orange by J. Y. A. B. appear in Epicedia Oxon/ It is recorded of Dr. Younger that he was- a good-natured man and a good scholar. He was also an intimate friend of Dr. Thomas Smith of Magdalen who in 1687 was collated to a Prebend in the Church at Heytesbury, Wilts. Dr. Younger was twice married, viz. r. on Oct. 17, 1690, at St. James', Middlesex, to Henrietta Maria, fifth daughter of Sir Richard Graham, first baronet, of Norton Conyers, York. She was apparently only 22 when she was married while the Doctor was about 54, although lool ing much less. His first wife died in 1711 at Amen Corner, St. Paul's, the issue of the marriage being r