Foster: Johnson, James, s. James, of Melford, Suffolk, cler. Christ Church, matric 5 June 1724, aged 18; BA 1728, MA 1731, BD and DD 1742, and master of Westminster school 1733-48, rector of Berkhampstead, Herts, 1743-59, chaplain to George II, canon residentiary of St Paul's 1748, bishop of Gloucester 1752-9, and of Worcester 1759, until his death 26 Nov 1774. See Alumni West.
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Incorp. D.D. 1749. S. of James, of Melford, Suffolk, clerk. ' Matric. from Christ Church, Oxford, June 5, 1724, age 18; B.A. (Oxford) 1728; M.A. 1731; D.D. 1742. Second Master of Westminster School, 1733-48. R. of Mixbury, Oxon., 1743-59. V. of Watford, Herts., 1743-59. R. of Berkhampstead, 1743-59. Chaplain to the King, 1744-52. Preb. and canon residentiary of St Paul's, 1748-53. Bishop of Gloucester, 1752-9. Bishop of Worcester, 1759-74. Died at Bath, Nov. 28, 1774. Buried at Laycock, Wilts. Will, P.C.C. (Al. Oxon.; A. B. Beaven; D.N.B.)
See Oxford DNB.
R of Mixbury surely relates to this person -- Both are DD and the patron of Mixbury is the bishop of Rochester.
Entry of death 1754 is incorrect
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1731 | Ordi(ordination) | Johnson, Jacobus | / | priest | View |
| 1731 | Appt(Admission) | Johnson, Jacobus | bishop of Rochester / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1731 | Ordi(ordination) | Johnson, James | / | deacon | View |
| 1741 | Appt(Institution) | Johnson, James | Turweston / | Rector | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Institution) | Johnson, James | Watford / | Vicar | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Institution) | Johnson, James | Mixbury / | Rector | View |
| 1744 | Vac(cession) | Johnson, James | Tuweston / | Rector | View |
| 1744 | Subsc | Johnson, James | Watford / | Vicar | View |
| 1748 | Appt(election) | Johnson, James | St Pauls Cathedral / | canon residentiary | View |
| 1748 | Subsc | Johnson, James | St Pauls Cathedral / Prebend of Consumpta per Mare | Prebendary | View |
| 1748 | Appt(Institution) | Johnson, James | St Paul's Cathedral / prebend of Consumpta per Mare | Prebendary | View |
| 1754 | Vac(Promotion) | Johnson, not given | St Paul's Cathedral / prebend of Consumpta per Mare | Prebendary | View |
| 1754 | Vac(Death) | Johnson, James | St Pauls Cathedral / | canon residentiary | View |
| 1759 | Vac(translation) | Johnson, James | Watford / | Vicar | View |
| 1774 | Vac(Death) | Johnson, James | Worcester / | Bishop | View |
| 1775 | Vac(Death) | Johnson, James | Worcester Cathedral / | Bishop | View |