VENN: Adm. pens. (age 16) at CHRIST'S, Oct. 10, 1743. S. of Benjamin. B. at Nottingham. School, Nottingham (Mr Henson). ' Matric. 1744; Scholar, 1744; B.A. 1747-8; M.A. 1751; D.D. 1774. Fellow, 1748-74. Senior Greek Lecturer, Mildmay Preacher and Hebrew Lecturer, 1760-2. Senior Proctor, 1769-70. Ord. deacon (Ely) Mar. 1749-50; priest, Dec. 25, 1751. V. of Croxton, Norfolk, 1758. R. of Clipston, Northants., 1772-90. Married Mary, dau. of John Bateman, of Guilsborough, Northants., Dec. 1, 1777, at St Sepulchre's, Northampton. Died Oct. 17, 1790. Will (P.C.C.) 1791. Brother of Jonathan (1729). (Peile, II. 245; F.M.G., 1035.).
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750 | Ordi(ordination) | Wigley, Joshua | / | deacon | View |
| 1750 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Wigley, Joshua | / | deacon | View |
| 1751 | Ordi(ordination) | Wigley, Joshua | / | priest | View |
| 1758 | Appt(Institution) | Wigley, Joshua | Croxton / | Vicar | View |
| 1758 | Appt(Institution) | Wigley, Joshua | Coxton / | Vicar | View |
| 1773 | Vac(cession) | Wigley, Joshua | Croxton / | Vicar | View |
| 1773 | Appt(Institution) | Wigley, Joshua | Clipston / 2 parts with the third part annexed | Rector | View |
| 1777 | Libc | Wigley, Joshua | Clipston / | Rector | View |
| 1791 | Vac(Death) | Wigley, Joshua | Clipston with all its parts / | Rector | View |