VENN: Matric. pens. from CHRIST'S, Lent, c. 1593. Doubtless s. and h. of William, of Southill, Beds. Adm. at Gray's Inn, Oct. 22, 1595. Barrister, 1600. Reader, 1613, 1621. Of Biggleswade, Knt. Married Elizabeth, dau. of Sir Thomas Barnardiston. Will ('Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C.) 1646. Brother of John (1597). (Peile, I. 214; Vis. of Beds., 1634; Cussans, II. 244.).
Described as Curate of Downham, Isle of Ely, at time of ordination as deacon, 23 Sept. 1711.