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Alfred Veasey (1800–1834) was an academic and clergyman whose life and career are documented in historical university and school registers.

Born in Huntingdon to David Veasey, Alfred was educated at Rugby School, where he appeared in the school register.

He initially entered Clare College, Cambridge, on July 6, 1816 (though it is noted as doubtful whether he resided there long). He then transferred to Peterhouse, Cambridge, matriculating in Michaelmass 1817 at the age of 18. He completed his studies by achieving honors in the Mathematical Tripos and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 1821. He later proceeded to a Master of Arts (MA) in 1824 and a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) in 1831.

He was elected a Fellow of Peterhouse in 1824 and was a member of the Cambridge Apostles.

Veasey passed away on November 15, 1834, at the age of 34 in Huntingdon. A memorial tablet was subsequently erected by his family at St Mary's Church in Huntingdon.

References:

The Cambridge Apostles, 1820-1914: Liberalism, Imagination, and Friendship in British Intellectual and Professional Life 1st Edition by W.C. Lubenow

Other references:

• The Rugby Register: The Rugby Register, from the Year 1675 to the Present Time, which records his education at Rugby School and notes his status as a late fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge.
• A History of the County of Huntingdon: Victoria County History (British History Online), specifically the volume covering the borough of Huntingdon, which documents details regarding St Mary's Church and records the memorial inscription for Alfred Veasey, B.D., who died in 1834.
• Architectural and Monument Records: Independent historical surveys of monumental inscriptions, such as records documenting the memorial tablet and casket monument erected by his family at St Mary's Church in Huntingdon.

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