VENN: Adm. (age 18 sic) at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, Aug. 11, 1773. B. Dec. 8, 1753, at Mersham, Kent. Schools, Ashford and Eton. Matric. Lent, 1774; Browne Medal; Prizeman; B.A. 1778; M.A. 1781. Fellow, 1776-81. D.D. (Canterbury) 1795. Assistant Master at Eton, 1778-9. Ord. priest (Ely) Mar. 14, 1779. Chaplain to the Duke of Marlborough and Tutor to his two sons. R. of Waddesdon (1st portion), Bucks., 1781-9. R. of Mersham, Kent, 1788-1806. Preb. of Westminster, 1792-1806. V. of Shoreham, 1796-1806. Married Mary, dau. of Sir William Blackstone, 1795. Classical scholar. Author, Oratio de Ridiculo, etc. Died s.p. Sept. 25, 1806. Buried in Westminster Abbey. (G. Mag., 1806, II. 1072; Eton Coll. Reg.; Hennessy; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | Ordi(ordination) | Cole, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1779 | Ordi(ordination) | Cole, William | / | priest | View |
| 1781 | Appt(Institution) | Cole, William | Waddesdon / First Portion | Rector | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Appointment) | Cole, William | George, Duke of Marrlborough / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1789 | Appt(Collation) | Cole, William | Mersham / | Rector | View |
| 1789 | Vac(cession) | Cole, William | Waddesdon, First Portion / | Rector | View |
| 1795 | Appt(admission to Lambeth degree) | Cole, William | / | View | |
| 1796 | Disp(Dispensation) | Cole, William | Shoreham / | Vicar | View |
| 1796 | Appt(Institution) | Cole, William | Shoreham / | Vicar | View |
| 1796 | Disp-App | Cole, William | Mersham / | Rector | View |
| 1806 | Vac(Death) | Cole, William | Shoreham / | Vicar | View |