In VENN
Adm. pens. at SIDNEY, June 27, 1775. [2nd] s. of George, attorney, of Chelsea, Middlesex. B. Jan. 1, 1758, in London. Schools, Chelsea (Mr Porter) and Westminster. ' Matric. Lent, 1776; Scholar; B.A. 1779; M.A. 1782. Fellow. C. of Knapwell, Cambs., Mar. 24, 1782. R. (and patron) of Rishangles, Suffolk, 1787-1820. R. of Addington, Kent, 1805-20. Domestic Chaplain to the Duke of Clarence (afterwards William IV). Died unmarried Nov. 7, 1820. Buried at Addington. (Foster, Index Eccles.; Burke, L.G.; Record of Old Westminsters.)
Fielding (1910) records MI at Addington: '... the remains of Peter Elers, Rector of this parish, who died the 7th day of November, 1820, aged 62'.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1781 | Ordi(ordination) | Elers, Peter | / | deacon | View |
| 1782 | Ordi(ordination) | Elers, Peter | / | priest | View |
| 1782 | Appt(Licensing) | Elers, Peter | Knapwell / | Curate | View |
| 1787 | Appt(Institution) | Elers, Peter | Rishangles / | Rector | View |
| 1796 | Appt(Licensing) | Elers, Peter | Birling / | Curate | View |
| 1796 | Appt(Licensing) | Elers, Peter | Trotterscliffe / | Curate | View |
| 1802 | Appt(Licensing) | Elers, Peter | Addington / | Curate | View |
| 1805 | Appt(Institution) | Elers, Peter | Addington / | Rector | View |
| 1821 | Vac(Death) | Elers, Peter | Addington / | Rector | View |
| 1821 | Vac(Death) | Elers, Peter | Rishangles / | Rector | View |