Born Ely 1680. Either database or Venn is wrong as to date of death. Venn says d. 4 Feb 1722/3; here vac by death 3/4/1733.
VENN: Adm. sizar (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, Apr. 14, 1698. S. of Samuel, clerk, Preb. of Ely (above). School, Ely. ' Matric. 1698; B.A. 1701-2. Ord. deacon (Ely) Mar. 12, 1703-4; priest, Mar. 5, 1704-5. V. of Witchford, Cambs. Registrar of Ely Cathedral. Died Feb. 4, 1722-3. Father of Edmund (1735), Edward (1734), Geoffrey (1738), James (1727), Thomas (1732) and Joseph, the University printer.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 | Subsc | Bentham, Samuelis | Wichford / | Curate | View |
| 1704 | Subsc | Bentham, Samuelis | / | View | |
| 1704 | Ordi(ordination) | Bentham, Samuelem | / | deacon | View |
| 1705 | Appt(Institution) | Bentham, Samuel | Witchford / | Vicar | View |
| 1705 | Ordi(ordination) | Bentham, Samuelem | / | priest | View |
| 1705 | Appt(Institution) | Bentham, Samuelis | Witchford / | Vicar | View |
| 1705 | Subsc | Bentham, Samuelis | / | View | |
| 1733 | Vac(Death) | Bentham, Samuel | Wichford / | Vicar | View |