In VENN
Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, May 27, 1778. Of Leics. 2nd s. of Thomas, Esq., of Rothley Temple, Leics. B. June 24, 1761. School, Rugby. ' Matric. Michs. 1778; Scholar, 1778; B.A. (10th Wrangler) 1782; M.A. 1785. Fellow, 1784-7. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Mar. 7, 1784; priest, Mar. 12, 1786; C. of Rothley, Leics., 1784. V. there, 1787-96. Married Elizabeth, dau. of Richard Roberts Drake, of Leicester, Aug. 16, 1787. Died May 6, 1796, at Lisbon. Monumental inscription at Rothley Temple. Brother of William (1782 CCE5548) and Thomas (1775); father of Matthew Drake CCE5545. (St John's Coll. Adm., IV; Nichols, III. 964, 990.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784 | Appt(Licensing) | Babington, Matthew | Rothley / | Curate | View |
| 1784 | Ordi(ordination) | Babington, Matthew | / | deacon | View |
| 1786 | Ordi(ordination) | Babington, Matthew | / | priest | View |
| 1787 | Appt(Institution) | Babington, Matthew | Rothley / | Vicar | View |
| 1796 | Vac(Death) | Babington, Matthew | Rothley / | Vicar | View |