John Woodhouse , 3rd son. was in one of our universities preparing for holy orders, when he took his part in the schism of the Presbyterians, which preceded the civil wars, and separated himself from his family. Endowed with considerable merit, learning, and ability, he opened an academy at Sheriff Hales , Shropshire , for the education of young men, whose principles excluded them from the Universities. Many of his scholars became able speakers, and prominent actors in both houses of Parliament, in particular Harley , Earl of Oxford . His latter years Mr. Woodhouse passed in London , and was an eminent preacher at Salters' Hall .
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