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 violate his oath regarding the legal right to reign of the deposed Catholic monarch, James II of England. He also acted as guardian for Thomas Hearne and patron of Francis Brokesby. His friend, Henry Dodwell, a theologian, resided at Smewins.