In VENN
Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, July 7, 1812. S. of John (1784; CCE9486), clerk, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs. [B. there 1794.] School, Newcastle-under-Lyme. ' Matric. Michs. 1812; Scholar, 1812; Prizeman; Browne medal, 1814; B.A. (15th Wrangler) 1816; M.A. 1819; B.D. 1826. Fellow. Ord. deacon (Ely) Mar. 26, 1820; priest, Mar. 31, 1822. A Worts Travelling Bachelor, 1818; visited Italy and Sicily. Addressed a Latin letter to the Vice-Chancellor, narrating anecdotes of Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo, which he heard from a rustic who was at the Emperor's side throughout the day. Hulsean Lecturer, 1831, 1832. Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity, 1839-55. For many years C. at Hodnet, Salop, to the Rev. Reginald Heber and his successor. R. of Gt Oakley, Essex, 1834-9; rebuilt the parsonage and established the parish school as well as clubs and societies. Select Preacher at Cambridge, 1852. Twice married. Author, theological, etc. Died June 17, 1855, at Cambridge. (N. and Q., 3rd Ser., II. 109; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | Ordi(ordination) | Blunt, John James | / | deacon | View |
| 1822 | Ordi(ordination) | Blunt, John James | / | priest | View |
| 1824 | Appt(Licensing) | Blunt, John James | Hodnet / | Stipendiary Curate | View |
| 1835 | Appt(Institution) | Blunt, John James | Great Oakley / | Rector | View |