VENN: Adm. scholar (age 17) at SIDNEY, May 6, 1710. 2nd s. of Sir Thomas, Bart., of Bickerstaffe, Lancs. B. 1692, at Preston, Lancs. School, Macclesfield, Cheshire (Mr Denham). ' Matric. 1710; B.A. 1713-4; M.A. 1717. (Styled D.D. in Burke and elsewhere.) Fellow, 1715. Ord. priest (Ely) Dec. 21, 1718. R. of Lavant, Sussex. R. of Liverpool, 1726-40. R. of Winwick, Lancs., 1740-2, and 1764-81. R. of Bury, 1743-78. R. of Halsall, 1750-7. Died May 16, 1781. M.I. at Winwick. Brother of Edward (1707). (Lancs. Pedigrees; Collins, III. 98.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 | Subsc | Stanley, Johannes | / | View | |
| 1718 | Ordi(ordination) | Stanley, Johannes | / | priest | View |
| 1722 | Libc | Stanley, John | Eastlavant / | Rector | View |
| 1764 | Disp(Dispensation) | Stanley, John | Winwick / | Rector | View |
| 1764 | Appt(Licensing) | Stanley, John | Throughout the diocese of Chester / | Preacher | View |
| 1764 | Disp-App | Stanley, John | Bury / | Rector | View |
| 1764 | Appt(Institution) | Stanley, John | Winnick otherwise Winwick / | Rector | View |
| 1778 | Vac(resignation) | Stanley, John | Bury / | Rector | View |
| 1781 | Vac(Death) | Stanley, John | Winwick / | Rector | View |