IN VENN
Adm. pens. (age 19) at TRINITY, Oct. 29, 1821. S. of Roger. B. at Liverpool. School, Dunham, Norfolk (Mr Jowett). ' Matric. Michs. 1823; Scholar, 1825; B.A. (28th Wrangler and 9th Classic) 1827; M.A. 1830. Fellow, 1829. Dean, 1832-50. Ord. deacon (Ely) June 1, 1828; priest (Lichfield and Coventry, Litt. dim. from Ely) June 5, 1830; C. of St Michael's, Cambridge, 1828. P.C. and Lecturer of Holy Trinity, Cambridge, 1832-7-. Lecturer, 1832, and P.C. of Gt St Mary's, Cambridge, 1844-51. Canon of Winchester, 1851-85. V. of Romsey, 1851-4. V. of St Maurice's, Winchester, 1854-60. Select Preacher at Cambridge, 1854, 1859 and 1866. V. of Christ Church, Winchester, 1860-70. Retired to Bournemouth. The Carus Greek Testament Prize was founded in 1853 by friends desirous of testifying their regard for him during his lifetime. A distinguished Evangelical and a friend of Charles Simeon; ably maintained the Evangelical principles of the Church of England in Cambridge [see Memoir by Rev. Charles Bullock, B.D.]. Died Aug. 27, 1891, aged 87. Buried at Bournemouth cemetery. (Ely Ordinations.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1828 | Ordi(ordination) | Carus, Williams | / | deacon | View |
| 1828 | Appt(Licensing) | Carus, William | St Michael, Cambridge / | Curate | View |
| 1828 | Appt(Licensing) | Carus, William | St Michael, Cambridge / | Stipendiary Curate | View |
| 1830 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Carus, William | / | priest | View |
| 1830 | Ordi(ordination) | Carus, William | / | priest | View |
| 1832 | Appt(Licensing) | Carus, William | Holy Trinity, Cambridge / | Lecturer | View |
| 1834 | Appt(Licensing) | Carus, William | Great St Mary's, Cambridge / | Stipendiary Curate | View |
| 1834 | Appt(Licensing) | Carus, Wiliam | Great St Mary's, Cambridge / | Curate | View |