VENN (AS BARNES or BARNE): Probably matric. sizar from ST JOHN'S, Easter, 1578. B. in All Hallows, Honey Lane, London. B.A. from Trinity, 1579-80; M.A. 1583. Ord. deacon (London) Oct. 29, 1585, age 26. R. of Pyecombe, Sussex.
When ordained deacon, 29 Oct. 1585, noted as late pensioner of Trinity College, Cambridge; presented as Rector of Picombe, Sussex by Queen.