Venn: D.D. 1728 (Com. Reg.). S. of John, R. of Cradley, Hereford. (CCED ID 169334)' Matric. from Christ Church, Oxford, July 1, 1706, age 17. School, Charterhouse. B.A. 1712; M.A. 1713 (sic.). Incorp. M.A. at Cambridge, 1731. Preb. of Sarum, 1720. Archdeacon of Berkshire, 1721. Canon of Durham, 1724. R. of Bletchley, Bucks., 1727-37. Chaplain to George III. Bishop of Gloucester, 1735-52. Died Aug. 30, 1752. Buried in Gloucester Cathedral. M.I. there. Will (P.C.C.). (Al. Oxon.; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | Ordi(ordination) | Benson, Martin | / | deacon | View |
| 1715 | Subsc | Benson, Martinus | / | View | |
| 1720 | Appt(Collation) | Benson, Martinus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Yatmister Prima | Prebendary | View |
| 1721 | Appt(Collation) | Benson, Martinus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Ilfracombe | Prebendary | View |
| 1721 | Appt(Collation) | Benson, Martinus | Archdeaconry of Berks. / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1721 | Vac(cession) | Benson, Martinus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Yatmister Prima | Prebendary | View |
| 1724 | Appt(Subscription on Appointment) | Benson, Martinus | Durham cathedral / 2nd prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1727 | Vac(resignation) | Benson, Martinus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Ilfracombe | Prebendary | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Institution) | Benson, Martinus | Bleachley / | Rector | View |
| 1735 | Vac(resignation) | Benson, Martin | Bleachley / | Rector | View |
| 1735 | Vac(Promotion) | Benson, Martin | Archdeaconry of Berks / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1755 | Vac(Death) | Benson, Martin | Durham Cathedral / 2nd Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1755 | Vac(Death) | Gloucester, | Durham cathedral / 2nd prebend | Canon | View |