In VENN
Adm. pens. at CORPUS CHRISTI, May 10, 1827. S. and h. of Jeremy George, actor. B. Mar. 6, 1808, at 38, Coleman Street, London. School, St Paul's. ' Matric. Michs. 1827; Scholar, 1827. Migrated (age 22) to Trinity, Mar. 22, 1830; Scholar, 1830; B.A. (21st Wrangler and 3rd Classic) 1831; Chancellor's medal; M.A. 1834; B.D. 1850. Fellow of Trinity, 1831; Tutor, 1839-45. President of the Union, 1829. Classical Examiner, University of London, 1850-63. A member of the ‘Apostles’ Club. Adm. at the Inner Temple, Apr. 16, 1831, as ‘s. of Jeremiah George, deceased, late of Blackheath.’ Ord. deacon, 1833; priest (Carlisle, Litt. dim. from Ely) June 21, 1834. Select Preacher, 1840 and 1843. V. of Ware, Herts., 1845-72. Became widely known as the ‘Hertfordshire Incumbent,’ who contributed many letters to The Times on social questions. Canon of Canterbury, 1863-72. Proctor in Convocation. Dean of Lincoln, 1872-85. Master of the Mercers' Company, 1864; and a Governor of St Paul's School. An active member of the Committee for the revision of the translation of the New Testament. Edited Herodotus for the Bibliotheca Classica. Author, miscellaneous. Died Apr. 18, 1885, at the Deanery, Father of George H. (1864), William H. (1874), etc. (D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 | Ordi(letter of orders) | Blakesley, unknown | / | not given | View |
| 1832 | Ordi(ordination) | Blakesley, Joseph Williams | / | deacon | View |
| 1834 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Blakesley, Joseph William | / | priest | View |
| 1834 | Ordi(ordination) | Blakesley, Joseph Williams | / | priest | View |