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VENN:
Adm. at TRINITY, Jan. 14, 1788, as a ‘Ten-year man.’ ' Matric. Easter, 1799; B.D. (Stat. Eliz.) 1799; D.D. 1804. Ord. priest (Norwich) Mar. 20, 1791; C. of Old Newton, Suffolk, 1791. Sometime Minister of Denmark Hill Chapel, London. R. of Groton, Suffolk, 1806-36. F.R.S., 1811; F.S.A. Resided at Petersham, Surrey, where he took pupils for University entrance, 1807-39. J.P. and D.L. for Surrey. Died Mar. 31, 1839, at Petersham. M.I. Father of Daniel D. (1825), Henry (1808), James (1835), John (1814) and Lewis W. (1826). (Foster, Index Eccles.; Clerical Guide; Clergy List; G. Mag., 1839, II. 95; P. E. Towell.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 | Appt(Licensing) | Sampson, Thomas | Shoreham / | Curate | View |
| 1786 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Sampson, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1786 | Ordi(ordination) | Sampson, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1791 | Ordi(ordination) | Sampson, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1791 | Ordi(ordination) | Sampson, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1791 | Appt(Licensing) | Sampson, Thomas | Old Newton / | Curate | View |
| 1806 | Appt(Institution) | Sampson, Thomas | Groton / | Rector | View |