VENN: Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, 1750. S. of Thomas (1711), of Eton, clerk. B. Oct. 17, 1732. ' Matric. Lent, 1751; B.A. 1755; M.A. 1758; D.D. 1772, Fellow, 1754. Proctor, 1770-1. Vice-Provost. Ord. priest (Ely) Dec. 21, 1756; C. of Chipstead, Surrey. Minister of Sawston, Cambs., 1761-70; of Trinity Church, Cambridge, 1770. R. of Walkern, Herts., 1776-81. Died Aug. 25, 1781, aged 49. Buried there. M.I. (G. Mag.; Her and Geneal., II. 327; Harwood.)
Elias is the only Thackeray from Cambridge at right date to be Curate of Boxworth,and so taken here.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 | Libc | Thackeray, unknown | Boxworth / | Curate | View |
| 1755 | Ordi(ordination) | Thackeray, Elias | / | deacon | View |
| 1756 | Ordi(ordination) | Thackeray, Elias | / | priest | View |
| 1759 | Libc | Thackeray, | Boxworth / | Curate | View |
| 1770 | Appt(Licensing) | Thackeray, Elias | Holy Trinity, Cambridge / | Lecturer | View |
| 1776 | Appt(Institution) | Thackeray, Elias | Walkern / | Rector | View |
| 1781 | Vac(Death) | Thackeray, Elias | Walkden / | Rector | View |