VENN
Adm. pens. (age 18) at CAIUS, June 19, 1732. S. of Henry, attorney, of Coltishall, Norfolk. Bapt. there, Oct. 14, 1711. Schools, Norwich (Mr Reddington) and Eton. ' Matric. 1732; Scholar, 1732-9; B.A. 1735-6; M.A. 1739; D.D. 1764. Fellow, 1739-44. Master, 1764-95. Proctor, 1755-6. Vice-Chancellor, 1766-7. Ord. priest (Norwich) July 15, 1739; ;C. of Coltishall, Norfolk.; Lowndean Professor of Astronomy, 1771-95. Chancellor of Lincoln. Died June 17, 1795. Buried in the College Chapel. Will proved (P.C.C.) 1795. Benefactor to the College. (Venn, II. 35.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | Ordi(ordination) | Smith, John | / | priest | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Collation) | Smith, John | Lincoln Cathedral / Stoke | Prebendary | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Collation) | Smith, John | Lincoln Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1795 | Vac(Death) | Smith, John | Lincoln Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1795 | Vac(Death) | Smith, John | Lincoln Cathedral / Stoke prebend, Notts. | Prebendary | View |
| 1795 | Vac(Death) | Smith, John | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Stoke | Prebendary | View |
| 1795 | Vac(Death) | Smith, John | Lincoln Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |