Venn: Adm. pens. (age 20) at PETERHOUSE, May 29, 1777. Of Lancashire. School, ‘Setberg’ [? Sedbergh]. ' Matric. Michs. 1777; Scholar, 1777; B.A. 1781; M.A. 1784. R. of Althorpe with Amcotts, Lincs., 1786-1837: ‘the ill-feeling which exists between the R. of Althorpe and the inhabitants prevents any good thing being accomplished’ (Archdeacon Stonehouse's Visitation). R. of Doddington, 1788-1837, where ‘he seldom officiated.’ Died Oct. 10, 1837, ‘aged 82.’
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1782 | Ordi(ordination) | Fenton, James | / | deacon | View |
| 1782 | Disp-Ord | Fenton, James | / | View | |
| 1782 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Fenton, James | / | deacon | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Licensing) | Fenton, James | Stalmine / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Licensing) | Fenton, James | Stalmine / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1783 | Disp-Ord | Fenton, James | / | View | |
| 1783 | Ordi(ordination) | Fenton, James | / | priest | View |
| 1787 | Appt(Institution) | Fenton, James | Althorpe / | Rector | View |
| 1787 | Vac(cession) | Fenton, James | Stalmine / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1788 | Appt(Institution) | Fenton, James | Dodington / | Rector | View |
| 1788 | Disp(Dispensation) | Fenton, James | Dodington / | Rector | View |
| 1788 | Disp-App | Fenton, James | Althorpe / | Rector | View |
| 1788 | Disp-App | Fenton, James | HRH Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland / | Chaplain | View |
| 1788 | Appt(in post) | Fenton, James | Duke of Cumberland / | domestic chaplain | View |