VENN: Adm. pens. at QUEENS', Apr. 13, 1674. Of Berkshire. Perhaps s. of Sir John, Knt., of London (and Anne, dau. of William Wase, of Windsor, Berks.). B. at Windsor. Age 8 in 1663. Colleger at Eton, 1669-73. ' Matric. 1674; B.A. 1677-8; M.A. 1681; B.D. 1690; D.D. 1705 (Com. Reg.). Fellow, 1680-90. Ord. deacon and priest (Norwich) Feb. 7, 1680-1. V. of Welford, Gloucs., 1689-92. Chaplain to Bishop Patrick. Preb. of Chichester, 1691-1715. R. of Rettendon, Essex, 1693-8. R. of Cottenham, Cambs., 1698-1715. Preb. of Ely, 1702-15. Died June 8, 1715. Will, P.C.C. (Hist. of Queens', 220; Vis. of Berks., 1665, II. 221.)
Ledger tomb in chancel of Cottenham church observed by RAB
Patrick it says there chose him as chaplain 'on account of the integrity of his character/morals, also giving him Cottenham and the Ely prebend.
Married Penelope, daughter of Sir Richard Kirle
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1681 | Ordi(ordination) | smith, James | / | deacon | View |
| 1681 | Ordi(ordination) | smith, James | / | priest | View |
| 1689 | Appt(Institution) | Smyth, Jacobus | Welford / | Rector | View |
| 1689 | Appt(Institution) | Smyth, Jacobus | Welford / | Rector | View |
| 1691 | Appt(Resignation) | Smith, Jacobus | Welford / | Rector | View |
| 1691 | Subsc | Smith, James | Chichester Cathedral / Prebend of Waltham | Prebendary | View |
| 1691 | Appt(Collation) | Smith, Jacobus | Chichester Cathedral / Prebend of Waltham | Prebendary | View |
| 1692 | Vac(resignation) | Smith, Jacobus | Wellford / | Rector | View |
| 1692 | Vac(resignation) | Smith, Jacobus | Wellford / | Rector | View |
| 1693 | Appt(Presentation) | Smith, Jacobus | Rettingham / | Rector | View |
| 1694 | Appt(Institution) | Smith, Jacobus | Rettingdon / | Rector | View |
| 1694 | Subsc | Smith, Jacobus | Rettingdon / | Rector | View |
| 1698 | Subsc | Smith, Jacobus | Cottenham / | Rector | View |
| 1698 | Appt(Collation) | Smith, Jacobus | Cottenham / | Rector | View |
| 1699 | Vac(cession) | Smith, Jacobi | rettingdon / | Rector | View |
| 1702 | Subsc | Smith, Jacobus | Ely Cathedral / 8th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1702 | Appt(Collation) | Smith, Jacobus | Ely Cathedral / Octavo prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1702 | Appt(Collation) | Smith, Jacobus | Ely Cathedral / 8th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1715 | Vac(natural death) | Smith, James | Chichester Cathedral / Prebend of Waltham | Prebendary | View |
| 1715 | Vac(natural death) | Smith, Jacobus | Ely Cathedral / 8th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1715 | Vac(natural death) | Smith, Jacobus | Cottenham / | Rector | View |