VENN as WILLIAM
Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, June 25, 1771. [2nd] s. of the Rev. Henry Offley (1737-8), of Staffs. [B. Sept. 2, 1753, at Colton, Staffs.] ' Matric. Michs. 1772; Scholar, 1772; B.A. (6th Wrangler, and 2nd Smith's prize) 1776; M.A. 1779; B.D. 1786. Fellow, 1776-1802. Ord. deacon (Peterb. Litt. dim. from Ely), June 27, 1779; priest (Ely), Sept. 19, 1779. V. of Ipsden with North Stoke and Newnham Murren, Oxon., 1800-28. Author, Letters to the Rev. Thomas Belsham on that part of his 'Calm Inquiry' which relates to the early opinions concerning the person of Jesus Christ. Died, unmarried, Sept. 30, 1828. Brother of Lawrence (1770) and Thomas (1775). (St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 575, (which states that he was baptized as William, but used the two names of William and Henry); Manchester Sch. Reg., 'William Henry'; G. Mag., 1828, II. 648.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Wright, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1779 | Ordi(ordination) | Wright, William Henry | / | priest | View |
| 1779 | Ordi(ordination) | Wright, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1782 | Ordi(ordination) | Wright, William | / | priest | View |
| 1791 | Appt(Licensing) | Wright, William Henry | Pulford / | Curate | View |
| 1796 | Appt(endorsement of licence) | Wright, William Henry | Pulford / | Curate | View |
| 1800 | Appt(Institution) | Wright, William Henry | North Stoke / | Vicar | View |
| 1829 | Vac(Death) | Wright, William Henry | Northstoke / | Vicar | View |