The Ven. Assheton Pownall FSA (31 October 1822 – 24 November 1886) was Archdeacon of Leicester from 1884[1] until his death.[2]
Born in Walton, Liverpool, Pownall was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford.[3] He was Rector of South Kilworth[4] for 39 years. He died in Dover in 1886.[5]
His grandsons were:
1) the military officer and politician Sir Assheton Pownall.[6][7]
2) Lt Gen. Sir Henry Royds Pownall.[7]
His 1st Cousin was The Reverend Thomas Boultbee