John Dickson (1746–1814) was an Anglican priest in Ireland during the 18th century."The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 83, Part 2; Volume 114" Urban, S p498: London, Nicols, Son & Bentley; 1813
Benson was educated at Trinity College, Dublin."Alumni Dublinenses: a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860) Burtchaell, G.D/Sadlier, T.U p228: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935 He was Prebendary of Dunsfort in Down Cathedral from 1782 to 1796;"Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Vol III" Cotton, H. p243 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878 and Archdeacon of Down from 1782 until his death."Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Vol III" Cotton, H. p233 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878
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