Adm. at JESUS, May 8, 1782; M.A. 1782. S. of Andrew, gent., of Minehead, Somerset. ' Matric. (Exeter College, Oxford) Mar. 21, 1766, age 18; B.A. (Oxford) 1769. C. of Chittlehampton, Devon, 1770-94. (Perhaps also R. of Huish, 1773-4.) V. of St Leonard's, Shoreditch, Middlesex, 1780-1801. Resided on his estate at South Molton, Devon, and only visited London to receive the Easter offerings; tried at Westminster Hall for non-residence. The defence was ill-health; fined £100. Married Agnes, dau. of Robert Beadon, of Brushford, and sister of Richard Beadon, Bishop of Bath and Wells. Died July 12, 1801. Buried at South Molton. Father of the next. (St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 138; Al. Oxon.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1770 | Appt(Licensing) | Blake, John | Warkley / | Curate | View |
| 1770 | Appt(Licensing) | Blake, John | Chittlehampton / | Curate | View |
| 1770 | Appt(Licensing) | Blake, John | Satterley / | Curate | View |
| 1770 | Ordi(ordination) | Blake, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1771 | Ordi(ordination) | Blake, John | / | priest | View |
| 1773 | Ordi(ordination) | Blake, John | / | priest | View |
| 1780 | Appt(Institution) | Blake, John | St Leonard Shoreditch / | Vicar | View |
| 1801 | Vac(natural death) | Blake, John | St Leonard Shoreditch / | Vicar | View |