VENN
Adm. pens. (age 18) at PETERHOUSE, Oct. 11, 1790. Of Kent. School, Eton. ' Matric. Michs. 1790; B.A. 1795; M.A. 1799. Ord. deacon (London) Apr. 17, 1796. Minor Canon of Windsor, 1810-17. R. of Sutton Courtney, Berks., 1811-17. A Conduct of Eton, 1812. Married and had 10 children. Died Oct. 21, 1817, at Windsor Castle after a long illness, during which ‘by the express desire of her Majesty, he was regularly attended by the Royal Physicians and was also supplied with every necessary from the Palace twice a day.’ The Queen also intimated to his wife that she might rely on her protection, and commenced a subscription with the sum of £500, saying that she would provide for their daughters and would request the Prince Regent to do the same for their sons. Buried in St George's Chapel, Oct. 24, 1817. Father of Arthur W. (1834). (Eton Coll. Reg.; Dr E. H. Fellowes; G. Mag., 1817, II. 475 and II. 639; T. A. Walker, 361.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | Ordi(ordination) | Roper, Francis | / | deacon | View |
| 1796 | Appt(Licensing) | Roper, Francis | St Matthew Friday St / | Curate | View |
| 1806 | Appt(Licensing) | Roper, Francis | Hedferley / | Curate | View |
| 1806 | Ordi(ordination) | Roper, Francis | / | priest | View |
| 1811 | Appt(Institution) | Roper, Francis | Sutton Courtney / | Vicar | View |
| 1818 | Vac(Death) | Roper, Francis | Sutton Courtney with Chapel of Appleford / | Vicar | View |