Thomas Cheney orCheyney (1694 – 27 January 1760) was a priest ofChurch of England, who served asDean of Lincoln from 1744 to 1748 andDean of Winchester from 25 March 1748 to 1760.[1] He was the only son of another Thomas Cheyney,prebendary ofWells Cathedral and master atWinchester College.[2] Thomas junior was educated at Winchester College andNew College, Oxford[3] Winchester College's archives contain several letters to him.[4]