VENN: Adm. pens. aged 19 TRINITY 3 May 1821; eldest son of Major-General Thomas; born 5 Dec. 1801 at Rhiacutta, India; school Rugby; matric. Michs 1821; BA 1827; MA 1830; ordained deacon 1826, priest 1827; R of Cardeston, Salop 1828-70; married 12 Feb. 1829 Catherine, dau. of Samuel A. Severne of Thenford, Northants. and Wallop, Salop and had issue; died 15 Dec. 1870 (altered to 15 Sep. 1870 at Upper Berkeley St, Londn; P.J. Barnwell: C.C. of 1870.09.22). (Rugby Sch. Reg which erroneously gives 'died 1866'; Scott MSS; Burke P and B; Fox-Davies Armorial Families; Clergy List; Crockford.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | Ordi(ordination) | Leighton, Francis | / | deacon | View |
| 1826 | Appt(Licensing) | Leighton, Francis | Cardiston / | Curate | View |
| 1827 | Ordi(ordination) | Leighton, Francis | / | priest | View |
| 1828 | Appt(Institution) | Leighton, Francis | Cardiston / | Rector | View |