VENN: Adm. sizar (age 20) at CHRIST'S, Apr. 19, 1690. S. of Henry. B. at Clitheroe, Lancs. School, Clitheroe (Mr Cockroft). Matric. 1690. Migrated to Magdalene, June 12, 1690. B.A. 1693-4; M.A. 1704. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Mar. 4, 1693-4; priest (Peterb.) June 6, 1696. C. of Bolnhurst, Beds., 1694. Probably C. of Brampton, Northants., 1696, and V. of Pattishall (Dunstable moiety), 1701-35. V. of Whittlesea St Mary and St Andrew, Cambs., 1703-42; V. of West Bradenham, Norfolk, 1718-24. Died 1742. (Peile, II. 116; Blomefield, VI. 147; Carthew, Bradenham; H. I. Longden.)
The identification of the V. of Pattishall with the V. of Whittlesea St Mary and St Andrew, Cambridge, appears doubtful, and possibly two men are involved. But it seems clear that our man was father of Henry (1717) and therefore V. of Whittlesea, Cambs., etc.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1694 | Ordi(ordination) | Topping, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1703 | Subsc | Topping, Thomas | St Andrew, Whittlesea / | Vicar | View |
| 1703 | Appt(Institution) | Topping, Thomas | Whittlesea St Andrew / | Vicar | View |
| 1703 | Appt(Institution) | Topping, Thomas | Whittlesea St Andrew / | Vicar | View |
| 1703 | Appt(Licensing) | Topping, Thomas | Whittlesea St Mary / | Curate | View |
| 1718 | Appt(Presentation) | Topping, Thomas | Westbradenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1718 | Subsc | Topping, Thomas | West Bradenham, Norfolk / | Vicar | View |
| 1718 | Appt(Institution) | Topping, Thomas | West Bradenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1742 | Vac(resignation) | Topping, Thomas | Whittelsea St Andrew / | Vicar | View |
| 1742 | Appt(Resignation) | Topping, Thomas | Whittelsea St Andrew / | Vicar | View |