VENN: KING'S, a scholar from Eton, 1709; son of William, citizen and scrivener of London; baptised St Michael, Cornhill 1688; matric. Easter 1710; BA 1714; MA 1717; Fellow 1713; ordained deacon (London) 19 Dec, 1714, priest 18 Dec. 1715. Assistant master Eton where he was tutor to his nephew, the poet, Gray. R of Everdon, Northants, 1726-42; died 22 May 17442. M.I.