VENN: LL.B. from Cambridge, 1728. S. of Peter, of Rostherne, Cheshire, clerk. Bapt. Mar. 30, 1702. Matric. from Christ Church, Oxford, July 18, 1721, age 19; LL.D. 1743. Ord. priest (Chester) Aug. 20, 1727. R. of one mediety of Lymm, Cheshire, 1728-49. Archdeacon of Salop (Hereford diocese), 1741-60. Preb. of Hereford, 1742. R. of Middle, Salop, 1746-9. V. of Upton Bishop, Hereford, 1749-60. Died at Bath, Feb. 5, 1760. Will, P.C.C. Father of Egerton ID 15300. (Scott-Mayor, III. 415; Al. Oxon.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1726 | Ordi(ordination) | Leigh, Egerton | / | deacon | View |
| 1726 | Appt(Licensing) | Leigh, Egerton | unknown / | Deacon | View |
| 1727 | Ordi(ordination) | Leigh, Egerton | / | priest | View |
| 1727 | Appt(Licensing) | Leigh, Egerton | unknown / | Priest | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Institution) | Leigh, Egerton | Lymme / | Rector | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Institution) | Leigh, Egerton | Lymm / | Rector | View |
| 1733 | Libc | Leigh, Egerton | Lymm / | Rector | View |
| 1741 | Appt(Installation) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford Cathedral / archdeaconry of Shropshire | Archdeacon | View |
| 1742 | Libc | Leigh, Egerton | Lymm / | Rector | View |
| 1742 | Appt(Installation) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford Cathedral / prebend of Bullinghope | Prebendary | View |
| 1743 | Appt(election) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford Cathedral / lectureship | Lecturer | View |
| 1745 | Appt(Admission) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford Cathedral / residentiary canonry | canon residentiary | View |
| 1746 | Appt(Subscription on Appointment) | Leigh, Egerton | Middle / | Rector | View |
| 1746 | Vac(resignation) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford Cathedral / lectureship | Lecturer | View |
| 1747 | Libc | Leigh, Egerton | Lymm / | Rector | View |
| 1749 | Appt(Presentation) | Leigh, | Upton Bishop / | Vicar | View |
| 1749 | Appt(Appointment) | Leigh, | St Katherine's hospital, Ledbury / mastership | Master | View |
| 1749 | Vac(cession) | Leigh, Egerton | Middle / | Rector | View |
| 1759 | Libc | Leigh, Egerton | Upton Bishop / | Vicar | View |
| 1760 | Vac(Death) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford / Archdeaconry of Salop | Archdeacon | View |
| 1760 | Vac(Death) | Leigh, Egerton | Bullinghope / | Prebendary | View |
| 1760 | Vac(Death) | Leigh, Egerton | St Katherine's Hospital Ledbury / mastership | Master | View |
| 1760 | Vac | Leigh, Egerton | Upton Bishop / | Vicar | View |
| 1760 | Vac(Death) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford Cathedral / archdeaconry of Hereford | Archdeacon | View |
| 1760 | Vac(Death) | Leigh, Egerton | Hereford Cathedral / prebend of Hampton | Prebendary | View |
| 1760 | Vac(Death) | Leigh, Egerton | Upton Bishop / | Vicar | View |