The son of Thomas Twisleton, seventh baron Saye and Sele, he was educated at Westminster School and was vicar of Blakesley, Northamptonshire, and archdeacon of Colombo in Ceylon.

REFERENCES TO Thomas James Twisleton:

Robert Southey, “Memoir: Westminster School,” 16 March 1825 in The Life and Correspondence of Robert Southey (London: 1849-1850)