VENN
Adm. sizar (age 19) at CAIUS, July 4, 1766. S. of Benjamin (1737), R. of Gressenhall, Norfolk. B. there. School, Scarning (Mr Potter). Scholar, 1766-74; matric. Michs. 1768; B.A. 1771; M.A. 1774. Fellow, 1774-7. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Feb. 24, 1771; priest (Peterb.) Dec. 6. 1772; C. of Hitcham, Suffolk, 1771. C. of Mileham, Norfolk, 1772. V. of Bradenham, 1782-97. R. of Stratton Strawless, 1784-1828. R. of Whissonset, 1797-1828. Married Elizabeth, dau. of Peter Elwyn, Esq., of Booton Hall. Died Sept. 11, 1828. M.I. at Whissonset. Brother of Benjamin (1774). (Venn, II. 84.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 | Ordi(ordination) | Crofts, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1771 | Appt(Licensing) | Crofts, John | Hitcham / | Curate | View |
| 1772 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Crofts, John | / | priest | View |
| 1772 | Ordi(ordination) | Crofts, John | / | priest | View |
| 1782 | Appt(Institution) | Crofts, John | East Braddenham / | Rector | View |
| 1784 | Appt(Institution) | Crofts, John | Stratton Strawless / | Rector | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Institution) | Crofts, John | Whissingsett / | Rector | View |
| 1797 | Vac(resignation) | Crofts, John | East Bradenham / | Rector | View |
| 1828 | Vac(Death) | Crofts, John | Stratton Strawless / | Rector | View |