The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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William Kingsley, Esquire ( - fl. 1686)

In 1686, contributed to the Ashmolean Museum Roman antiquities from Reculver and Canterbury (MacGregor, 1). According to the Book of Benefactors of the Ashmolean Museum, he lived near the cathedral. Relevant locations: Lived at or near Canterbury, Kent
Visited Reculver, Kent
 Relationships: William Kingsley was a donor to Ashmolean Museum (1683-)

Kingsley (-fl. 1690) was a same person as? (uncertain) William Kingsley
Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - Ashmolean Museum Oxford: Manuscript Catalogues of the Early Museum Collections, 1683-1886 (Part I).
 References in Documents:
MS Book of Benefactors (MacGregor, ed.)

William Kingsley Esq., resident near the cathedral at Canterbury and a notable antiquary, out of regard for the University, was happy to enrich this museum not only with manuscript volumes but also with ancient remains of Reculver and Canterbury.