VENN
Adm. pens. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, Oct. 10, 1721. S. of Joseph, merchant, of Lincolnshire. B. at Spalding. School, Spalding (Mr Neeve). ' Matric. 1721; B.A. 1725-6; M.A. 1730. Incorp. at Oxford, 1733. Master of Sleaford Grammar School, 1723-36. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) May 28, 1727; priest, Sept. 21, 1729. P.C. of Cowbit and Surfleet, Lincs., 1729-60. Secretary of the ;Gentlemen's Society; of Spalding, 1735; afterwards Vice-President. Antiquary and numismatist. Died unmarried Aug. 26, 1760. (Scott-Mayor, III. 346; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 | Ordi(ordination) | Ray, Benjaminus | / | deacon | View |
| 1727 | Appt(Licensing) | Ray, Benjaminus | Spalding / | Deacon | View |
| 1729 | Ordi(ordination) | Ray, Benjaminus | / | priest | View |
| 1729 | Appt(Licensing) | Ray, Benjaminus | Surfleet / | Curate | View |
| 1746 | Appt(Licensing) | Ray, Benjamin | Cowbitt Chapel / | Curate | View |