VENN: Ad. Fell.-Com. TRINITY 15 Apr. 1774; of Staffordshire; son of John Burridge of Rushall; born 1752; School Harrow; migrated to CORPUS CHRISTI 15 May 1777; matric. Easter 1778; LLB 1778; ordained deacon Norwich 24 Feb. 1779; priest 28 Feb. 1779; R of Little Plumstead with Witton and Brundall 1779-1808; dean of Hereford 1808, installed Mar. 1808 but died 1809 before he came into residence; see Harrow School Reg.; Shaw, Staffs II, 67-9
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 | Appt(Institution) | Leigh, William | Little Plumstead with the rectory of Witton annexe / | Rector | View |
| 1779 | Ordi(ordination) | Leigh, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1779 | Ordi(ordination) | Leigh, William | / | priest | View |
| 1808 | Appt(election) | Leigh, William | Hereford Cathedral / Dean | Dean | View |
| 1808 | Appt(election) | Leigh, William | Hereford Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1809 | Vac(Death) | Leigh, William | Hereford Cathedral / | Dean | View |