VENN: Adm. pens. (age 17) at CHRIST'S, Sept. 1729. S. of Benjamin. B. at Wirksworth, Derbs. School, Nottingham (Mr Swale). ' Matric. 1730; Scholar, 1730; B.A. 1733-4; M.A. 1737. Fellow, 1736-61. Incorp. at Oxford, 1741. Senior Greek Lecturer and Mildmay Preacher, 1746-7. Proctor, 1750. University Scrutator, 1752-3. Hebrew Lecturer, 1752-4. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) June, 1734; priest, Mar. 21, 1735-6. V. of Fen Drayton, Cambs., 1744. V. of Caldecote, 1744-61. R. of Kegworth, Leics., 1761. Collected MSS. of the New Testament. Died 1761. Will (P.C.C.) 1761. Brother of the next. (Peile, II. 219; F.M.G., 1036; Al. Oxon.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1734 | Ordi(ordination) | Wigley, Jonathan | / | deacon | View |
| 1734 | Appt(Licensing) | Wigley, Jonathan | Stapleford / | Curate | View |
| 1736 | Appt(Licensing) | Wigley, Jonathan | Leicester St Martin's / | Curate | View |
| 1736 | Ordi(ordination) | Wigley, Jonathan | / | priest | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Institution) | Wigley, Jonathan | Caldecot / | Vicar | View |
| 1751 | Libc | Wigley, unknown | Caldecote / | Vicar | View |
| 1755 | Libc | Wigley, unknown | Caldecote / | Vicar | View |
| 1761 | Appt(Institution) | Wigley, Jonathan | Kegworth / | Rector | View |
| 1761 | Vac(Death) | Wigley, Jonathan | Kegworth / | Rector | View |
| 1761 | Vac(cession) | Wigley, Jonathan | Caldecot / | Vicar | View |