VENN
Adm. pens. at EMMANUEL, July 6, 1771. S. of James, apothecary, of Leicester. ' Matric. Easter, 1772; B.A. (Senior Wrangler and 1st Smith's prize) 1776; M.A. 1779; B.D. 1786. Fellow, 1778; tutor 1783-93. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) 1782; priest, 1783; C. of Shelford, Notts., 1786. R. of Redenhall with Harleston and Coston, Norfolk, 1798-1847. V. of Ranworth, 1795-1842. Archdeacon of Norfolk, 1797-1847. Gave £50 to help the College after the fire in 1811. Married Anne, dau. of John Hynde Cotton, of Madingley, Cambs. Died in 1847. Brother of James (above). (J. B. Peace; Northants. Clergy; Clergy List; The Extraordinary Black Book, 522; P. B. G. Binnall; confused in Al. Oxon. with a contemporary namesake.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1782 | Ordi(ordination) | Oldershaw, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1783 | Ordi(ordination) | Oldershaw, J. | / | priest | View |
| 1795 | Appt(Collation) | Oldershaw, John | Ludham / | Vicar | View |
| 1795 | Appt(Presentation) | Oldershaw, John | Ranworth with Upton / | Vicar | View |
| 1795 | Appt(Institution) | Oldershaw, John | Ranworth with Upton annexed / | Vicar | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Collation) | Oldershaw, John | Archdeaconry of Norfolk / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Installation) | Oldershaw, John | Norwich Cathedral / Archdeaconry of Norfolk | Archdeacon | View |
| 1798 | Appt(Institution) | Oldershaw, John | Redenhall with the chapel of Harleston / | Rector | View |
| 1833 | Vac(cession) | Oldershaw, John | Ludham / | Vicar | View |