VENN (as LEESE): Adm. sizar (age 19) at CHRIST'S, May 23, 1696. S. of Thomas. B. at Denton, Lancs. School, Stockport (Mr Dickins). ' Matric. 1696; Scholar, 1696; B.A. 1699-1700. C. of Westhoughton, Lancs., 1700-20. One Jos. Lees, V. of Over, Cheshire, 1706-53, when he died. (Peile, II. 136.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1700 | Ordi(ordination) | Leese, Josephus | / | deacon | View |
| 1700 | Appt(Licensing) | Leese, Josephus | Westhoughton Chapel / | Curate | View |
| 1701 | Libc | Lees, Josephus | Deane / Westhoughton | Curate | View |
| 1701 | Libc | Leese, Josephus | Westhoughton Chapel / | Curate | View |
| 1704 | Appt(Collation) | Lease, Josephus | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1712 | Libc | Lees, Josephus | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1716 | Libc | Lees, Josephus | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1725 | Libc | Lees, Josephus | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1733 | Libc | Lees, Joseph | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1742 | Libc | Lees, Joseph | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1747 | Libc | Lees, Joseph | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1753 | Vac(Death) | Lees, Joseph | Over / | Vicar | View |
| 1753 | Vac(Death) | Lees, Joseph | Over / | Vicar | View |