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Stephen Kerovan

was born at Galloway in Ireland, studied several years in this University, but whether he took a degree I know not. Afterwards advancing his studies in the University of Paris, returned to his native Country, and became Archdeacon of Enaghdune in the county of Galloway, and at length Bishop (by Q. Eliz. command) of Kilmacogh, in 1573. Where sitting some years, was translated thence to Clonfert 1582. and after a successful enjoyment of that See for about 20 years, gave way to fate about sixteen (k)(k) Jac. War. ut sup. p. 26 [] . hundred and two. 1602 In both the said Sees succeeded Rowland Linch Archd. of Clonfert, whose Sirname occurring often in our writings, I have just reason to suppose that he had received some Academical education among us.