He was born 22 February 1805 in
Whitby, the son of Isaac Raines, M.D. and Ann, daughter of Joseph Robertson. At thirteen years old, he was sent to
Clitheroe, Lancashire, as an apprentice surgeon. He later moved to
Burnley with his employer, during which time he went to the
Clitheroe and
Burnley Grammar Schools. In 1826, he was released from his apprenticeship and admitted to
St. Bees' Theological College. ==Career==