He was followed by Francis Cherry, the non-juror (unwilling to override his oath of recognition of the legal right to reign of the deposed Catholic monarch, James II of England) and guardian of Thomas Hearne and patron of Francis Brokesby. His friend, Henry Dodwell, the theologian, lived at Smewins.
He was followed by Francis Cherry, who refused to break his oath of recognizing the legal right to reign of the deposed Catholic monarch, James II of England. He also served as guardian for Thomas Hearne and patron of Francis Brokesby. His friend, Henry Dodwell, a theologian, resided at Smewins.