VENN: B.A. (? 1609-10). S. of George, of Thaxted, Essex. B. there. M.A. from ST JOHN'S, 1613. Ord. deacon (London) June 18, 1614 (sic), age 25; priest, Mar. 5, 1614-5. C. of Beddington. R. of Eastwood, Essex, c. 1615-57. Died Dec. 20, 1657. Buried at Eastwood. Monumental inscription.'M.I. Will dated ('Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C.) Oct. 20, 1657; proved, May 12, 1658. Brother of Samuel (1594). (Essex Arch. Soc., IV. 182.)
When ordained priest (5/3/1614-5), noted as now Vicar of Thaxted, Essex.
Brotehr of Samuel Purchas [42516]
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1614 | Ordi(ordination) | Purchas, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1615 | Ordi(ordination) | Purchas, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1615 | Appt(Institution) | illegible, Thomas | Eastwood / | Vicar | View |
| 1628 | Libc | Purchas, Thomas | Eastwood / | Vicar | View |
| 1640 | Libc | Purchas, Thomas | Eastwood / | Vicar | View |