VENN: Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, June 29, 1822. 3rd s. of William Draper, M.P. [afterwards Baron Wynford]. B. Dec. 2, 1803, in London. Matric. Michs. 1822; B.A. 1826; M.A. 1830. Fellow, 1825-6. Ord. deacon, 1825; priest, 1826. R. of Blandford St Mary, Dorset, and of Abbotts-Ann, Hants., 1831-73. Rural Dean of Andover. Married (1) Charlotte Willis, dau. of Sir James Burrough, Judge C.P., Apr. 11, 1826; (2) Emma, dau. of Lieut.-Col. Charles Duke, Feb. 24, 1835. Author, Sermons, etc. Died Jan. 20, 1873, at Abbotts-Ann rectory. (King's Coll. Adm. Reg.; Burke, P. and B.; Boase.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 | Disp-Ord | Best, Samuel | / | View | |
| 1825 | Ordi(ordination) | Best, Samuel | / | deacon | View |
| 1826 | Ordi(ordination) | Best, Samuel | / | priest | View |
| 1826 | Disp-Ord | Best, Samuel | / | View | |
| 1830 | Appt(Institution) | Best, Samuel | Blandford St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1831 | Disp(Dispensation) | Best, Samuel | Abbotts Anne / | Rector | View |
| 1831 | Disp-App | Best, Samuel | (Rt. Hon.) William Draper, Baron Wynford / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1831 | Disp-App | Best, Samuel | Blandford St. Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1831 | Appt(Licensing) | Best, Samuel | Dioc. Winchester / | Preacher | View |
| 1831 | Appt(in post) | Best, Samuel | William Draper, Baron Wynford / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1831 | Appt(Institution) | Best, Samuel | Abbotts Ann als. Abbass Ann / | Rector | View |
| 1834 | Vac(resignation) | Best, Samuel | Blandford St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1834 | Appt(Resignation) | best, Samuel | Blandford St Mary / | Rector | View |