VENN identifies as:
Adm. sizar (age 17) at CAIUS, Apr. 13, 1726. S. of Thomas, weaver, of Norwich. B. there. School, Norwich (Mr Reddington). ' Matric. 1726; Scholar, 1726-33; B.A. 1729-30; M.A. 1733. Fellow, 1733-50. Taxor, 1738. Catechist, 1739-44. Dean, 1744-7. Bursar, 1748. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Dec. 19, 1731; 'C. of Woodwalton, Hunts.'; priest, June 30, 1735. Usher of the Perse School, Cambridge, 1732-40. R. of Bratton Fleming, Devon, 1749-54. Died 1754. Will, P.C.C. (Venn, II. 25.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1731 | Ordi(ordination) | Wilson, Jacobus | / | deacon | View |
| 1731 | Appt(Licensing) | Wilson, Jacobus | Woodwalton / | Deacon | View |
| 1734 | Appt(Licensing) | Wilson, James | Perse School, Cambridge / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1736 | Ordi(ordination) | Willson, James | / | priest | View |