James Raine

James Raine (1830–1896) was a British antiquarian and ecclesiast. He was a Canon and Chancellor of York Minster. Biography Early life and education Raine was born in Durham, England, and was the son of James Raine and Margaret Peacock. He lived with his parents and three sisters (including Margaret Raine Hunt) in Crook Hall, Durham. He was educated at the Cathedral School in Durham and the University of Durham, from which he graduated in 1851. Clergyman From 1857 to 1868 he was the vicar of St Lawrence's Church, York. He left this role to be the Rector of both St Michael's Church, Spurriergate and St Crux, Pavement, retiring from the former in 1885 and retaining the latter until his death. He was appointed Canon of York Minster in 1866 and Chancellor in 1891.