In VENN
Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, June 17, 1803. S. of—, farmer, of Mildenhall, Suffolk. B. May 5, 1783. ' Matric. Michs. 1803; Scholar, 1806; B.A. (3rd Wrangler) 1807; M.A. 1810. Fellow, 1809-12. Ord. priest (Ely) Nov. 1, 1809; C. of Whittlesey, Cambs., 1809. Sometime C. of St James's, Bury St Edmunds, and also of Elm. V. of St Andrew's, Whittlesey, 1815-45. Commenced proceedings against Lord Waldegrave, Lord of the Manor, for the recovery of tithe of which the vicar of St Andrew's had been defrauded; the law suit lasted about 14 years, but was won at last. Removed to Gazeley and took pupils; removed thence to Thorney, c. 1833. C. of Thorney, 1833; returned to Whittlesey after the passing of the Tithe Commutation Act. J.P. for Cambs.; ‘an excellent magistrate having a sound knowledge of the law.’ Archaeologist and geologist; one of the first members of the Camden Society. Married (1) Miss de Bros, dau. of a Paris wine-merchant and an emigré (2) Mary Ainger, of Whittlesey. Died Sept. 22, 1845, aged 62. M.I. at Whittlesey. (G. C. Moore-Smith; G. Mag.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 | Appt(Licensing) | Cook, James Tobias | Whittlesea (both churches) / | Curate | View |
| 1809 | Appt(Licensing) | Cook, James Tobias | Whittlesea (both churches) / | Curate | View |
| 1809 | Ordi(ordination) | Cook, James Tobias | / | deacon | View |
| 1809 | Ordi(ordination) | Cook, James Tobias | / | priest | View |
| 1815 | Appt(Institution) | Cook, James Tobias | Whittlesey St Andrew / | Vicar | View |