VENN: adm. pens. DOWNING 19 Nov. 1825; son of Richard, Esq. of East India and Sarah Susannah née Pattle; born Berhampore, Bengal 22 Nov. 1803; school Westminster; matric. Lent 1826; BA 1830; MA 1849; cadet HEIC 1821; ensign 6th NI 1822; 24th NI 1823; 47th NI 1824; Lieut. May 1824, newly raised 69th NI (late 47th), Nov. 1824; resigned 15 Aug. 1826; ordained deacon 1829, priest 1830; R Holy Trinity, Exeter 1839-43; V of Littleham with Exmouth, Devon 1843-77. Married (1) 18 Jun. 1828 Lucy (eldest dau. of the Very Revd Thomas Hill Peregrine Furye Lowe, dean of Exeter (she died Exmouth 6 Aug. 1865 aged 56); (2) 7 Dec. 1876 Emily Adelaide, youngest dau. of Maj. Gen. Geo. Mackie, CB and widow of Arthur Dewes. Died Guildford 30 Aug. 1881. Brother of Richard (1817) (CCEd ID 110803) and of Charles A. (1821) (GM Routledge) ADDN preceded BA in May 1829, PJ Barnwell
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | Ordi(ordination) | Rocke, Thomas James | / | priest | View |
| 1831 | Appt(Licensing) | Rocke, Thomas James | Diddlebury / | Curate | View |