There do seem to be quite a few Lawrence Rawstornes, but this links up with the above baptism and Shona's post from Rootschat:
Cambridge University alumni:
Name: William Rawstorne
College: SIDNEY
Entered: 1730
Died: 24 Aug 1790
More Information:
Adm. pens. (age 17) at SIDNEY, May 7, 1730. 4th s. of William, Esq., of New Hall, Bury, Lancs. B. there. School, Sedbergh, Yorks. Matric. 1730. Migrated to St John's, Nov. 13, 1732. B.A. 1733-4; M.A. 1737. Fellow of St John's, 1735-40. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 19, 1736; priest. R. of Chipping, Lancs., 1738. R. of Badsworth, Yorks., 1738-90. Married Elizabeth, dau. of Samuel Walker, of Stapleton Park, Yorks. Died Aug. 24, 1790. Brother of Edward (1721) and James (1737). (Scott-Mayor, III. 446; G. Mag.)
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