VENN: Adm. sizar at CLARE, July 10, 1696. S. of Josiah, R. of Norton-juxta-Twycross, Leics. B. there. ' Matric. 1697; B.A. 1700-1; M.A. 1704. Ord. deacon (Ely) Jan. 6, 1703-4; priest, Feb. 17, 1705-6. C. of Somersham, Hunts., c. 1707-59. Died Apr. 19, 1759, aged 82. Brother of William (1686) and perhaps father of Thomas (1732). (G. Mag.; L. Mag.)