Foster: son of Thomas of Christchurch, Hants., MERTON matric. 27 Oct. 1767, aged 18; fellow NEW COLLEGE, BA 1773; MA 1776; B&DD 1816; R of Witchingham, Norfolk and V St John Maddermarket, Norwich 1785 until his death 1835
Father of George (CCED ID 120043) and of John Locke (CCED ID)
As curate of Egham and of Staines he was involved in legal controversy over issues relating to his mastership, appointed by Coopers' Company, of the Egham free school for poor children - see e.g. Topographical History of Surrey by EW Brayley, Vol 2. pp 268-9 accessed on line 30 Apr. 2016.
G. Mag. gives age at death as 92 which does not fit with information given in Foster.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 | Ordi(ordination) | Jeans, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1774 | Ordi(ordination) | Jeans, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1786 | Appt(Institution) | Jeans, Thomas | Norwich, St John of Mathermarket / | Rector | View |
| 1786 | Appt(Institution) | Jeans, Thomas | Witchingham St Faith and Witchingham St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1816 | Appt(Licensing) | Jeans, Thomas | Egham / | Curate | View |
| 1835 | Vac(Death) | Jeans, Thomas | Witchingham Saint Mary / | Vicar | View |
| 1835 | Vac(Death) | Jeans, Thomas | Witchingham Saint Faith / | Rector | View |
| 1835 | Vac(Death) | Jeans, Thomas | Norwich Saint John of Mathermarket / | Rector | View |