Venn: Adm. pens., ST JOHN'S COLLEGE 3 Jul. 1809 (as Top); son of Richard, esq. of Whitton, Salop (and Anne Hughes), born 21 Oct. 1791; school Shrewsbury; matric. Michs 1809; scholar 1809; LLB 1816; ord. priest Hereford 11 Aug. 1816; C Alderbury 1818; PC Wollaston, Salop, 1821-36; of Whitton Hall, Salop, married 12 Aug. 1828 Maria, dau. of William Harley, esq. of Shrewsbury and had two daughters who succeeded him at Whitton Hall; died 22 Dec. 1836 at Pisa, Italy. See Shrewsbury Sch. Reg.; Walford County Families; Burke LG; Clerical Guide.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | Ordi(Subscription on ordination) | Topp, John | / | priest | View |
| 1824 | Appt(Licensing) | Topp, John | Woollaston / | Perpetual Curate | View |