VENN
Adm. sizar (age 18) at MAGDALENE, Mar. 6, 1729-30. S. of James. B. at Ellingham, Norfolk. School, Loddon. Matric. 1731; B.A. 1733-4. Perhaps ord. deacon (Lincoln) May 19; priest, June 9, 1734. V. of Whalley, Lancs., 1738. Retired to Prescot. Died there 1792. (Vict. Hist. Lancs., VI. 358.)
Venn is wrong in some details. The vicar of Whalley was William Johnson ID 67209. In addition, The Harmston register (LAO HARMSTON PAR/1/2) records 9.1.1753 "Buried Elizabeth Johnson, mother of the present vicar and relict of John Johnson, late of the City of Lincoln, apothecary". Information supplied by RC Wheeler 27/8/2012
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1734 | Appt(Licensing) | Johnson, William | Hanworth / | Curate | View |
| 1734 | Ordi(ordination) | Johnson, William | / | priest | View |
| 1734 | Ordi(ordination) | Johnson, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1742 | Appt(Institution) | Johnson, William | Owersby / | Vicar | View |
| 1748 | Appt(Institution) | Johnson, William | Harmston / | Vicar | View |
| 1749 | Vac(cession) | Johnson, William | Owersby / | Vicar | View |
| 1762 | Vac(cession) | Johnson, William | Harmston / | Vicar | View |