VENN: B.A. 1542-3. S. of William. B. at Beneden, Kent. School, King's, Canterbury. M.A. 1545; LL.D. 1568. Master of CLARE, 1562-71. R. of Little Gransden, Cambs., 1548-63; of Newton, Isle of Ely, 1549-53; and of Elm, and Emneth, Norfolk, 1552. Preb. of Ely, 1559-84. Precentor of Lichfield, 1560-1. Admitted advocate, 1560. Commissary and Vicar-general to the Bishop of Ely. R. of Cottenham, Cambs., 1560-81; of Croxton, 1573-80; of Snailwell, and Littleport. Master in Chancery. Died Feb. 17, 1588-9 (sic). Buried at Croxton, Cambs., where he was lord of the manor. Will Apr. 10, 1589. Benefactor to Clare and Emmanuel. (Cooper, II. 66; D.N.B.; Clare Coll. Hist., 52; A. B. Beaven.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1547 | Appt(Collation) | Leeds, Edwardus | Gransden Parva / | Rector | View |
| 1551 | Appt(Presentation) | Leedes, Edward | Ely Cathedral / prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1551 | Libc | Leedys, Edwardus | Gransden Parva / | Rector | View |
| 1553 | Appt(Resignation) | Leedys, Edwardus | Gransden Parva / | Rector | View |
| 1554 | Vac(resignation) | Leedes, Edward | Ely Cathedral / prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1554 | Vac(resignation) | Leedys, Edwardus | Newton, with St Mary's Chapel / | Rector | View |
| 1559 | Vac(resignation) | Leeds, Edwardus | Newton with St Mary's Chapel / | View | |
| 1560 | Appt(Appointment) | Leeds, Edwardus | Peterborough diocese / | commissary | View |
| 1560 | Appt(Installation) | Leds, Edward | Lichfield Cathedral / prebend of Ychington | Prebendary | View |
| 1560 | Appt(Institution) | Leedes, Edward | Lichfield Cathedral / | Precentor | View |
| 1560 | Appt(Institution) | Leedes, Edward | Lichfield Cathedral / prebend of Ichington | Prebendary | View |
| 1560 | Appt(Appointment) | Leeds, Edward | Gloucester / | commissary | View |
| 1563 | Libc | Leedes, Edward | Lichfield Cathedral / prebend of Ichington | Prebendary | View |
| 1581 | Vac(resignation) | Leedes, Edwardus | Cottenham / | Rector | View |
| 1584 | Vac(resignation) | Leedes, Edward | Ely Cathedral / 8th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1584 | Vac(resignation) | Leedes, Edwardus | Ely Cathedral / 8th Prebend | Prebendary | View |