SEE OXFORD DNB.
VENN
Adm. sizar (age 19) at TRINITY, Apr. 10, 1697. S. of John, of London. B. there. School, St Paul's. Matric. 1701; B.A. 1702-3; M.A. 1706; D.D. 1717 (Com. Reg.). Incorp. at Oxford, 1740. Ord. priest (Norwich) Sept. 24, 1704. Chaplain to the Earl of Oxford. R. of Borough Green, Cambs., 1707-46. V. of Chippenham, 1707. Preb. of Ely, 1714-46. R. of Bluntisham, Hunts., 1714-46. Chaplain to the King, 1730-46. Archdeacon of Berks., 1735-46. Preb. of Lincoln, 1742-6. Author, biographical. Died Dec. 9, 1746. Buried in Bluntisham Church. Admon. (P.C.C.) 1747. Father of Samuel (1735). (G. Mag.; D.N.B.)
Venn is incorrect in stating that Knight was chaplain to the Earl of Oxford. He was chaplain to the Earl of Orford. See ODNB for confirmation. Out thanks to Noah McCormack for pointing this out.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 | Ordi(ordination) | Knight, Samuel | / | priest | View |
| 1704 | Subsc | Knight, Samuel | Northwolde, Norfolk / | Curate | View |
| 1707 | Subsc | Knight, Samuel | Burgh, alias Burrough-Green / | Rector | View |
| 1707 | Appt(Institution) | Knight, Samuel | Burgh, alias Burrough Green / | Rector | View |
| 1707 | Appt(Institution) | Knight, Samuel | Burgh, alias Burrough Green / | Rector | View |
| 1714 | Appt(Collation) | Knight, Samuel | Ely Cathedral / 7th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1714 | Appt(Licensing) | Knight, Samuel | Diocese of Ely / | Preacher | View |
| 1714 | Appt(Admission) | Knight, Samuel | Ely Cathedral / 7th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1714 | Appt(Licensing) | Knight, Samuel | Diocese of Ely / | Preacher | View |
| 1714 | Subsc | Knight, Samuel | Diocese of Ely / | Preacher | View |
| 1714 | Subsc | Knight, Samuel | Ely Cathedral / 7th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1714 | Appt(Presentation) | Knight, Samuel | Bluntsham with Erith Chapel / | Rector | View |
| 1714 | Appt(Collation) | Knight, Samuelem | Ely Cathedral / 7th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1714 | Appt(Institution) | Knight, Samuelis | Bluntesham alias Bluntsham / | Rector | View |
| 1718 | Vac(cession) | Knight, Samuelis | Chippenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1719 | Vac(cession) | Knight, Samuelis | Chippenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1735 | Appt(Institution) | Knight, Samuel | Archdeaconry of Berks / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1742 | Appt(Collation) | Knight, Samuel | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Leighton Bromswold | Prebendary | View |
| 1746 | Vac(Death) | Knight, Samuel | Ely Cathedral / 7th prebendary | Prebendary | View |
| 1747 | Vac(Death) | Knight, Samuel | Burgh, alias Barrow-Green / | Rector | View |
| 1747 | Vac(Death) | Knight, Samuel | Bluntsham / | Rector | View |
| 1747 | Vac(Death) | Knight, Samuel | Archdeaconry of Berks / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1747 | Vac(Death) | Knight, Samuel | Bluntsham / | Rector | View |
| 1747 | Vac(Death) | Knight, Samuel | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Leighton Ecclesia | Prebendary | View |