VENN
Adm. sizar (age 17) at PETERHOUSE, Aug. 30, 1758. Of Surrey. School, Giggleswick. Scholar, 1758; matric. Easter, 1759; B.A. 1763; M.A. 1766. College Librarian, 1760. Ord. deacon (London) Apr. 10, 1763. V. of West Bradenham, Norfolk, 1765-88, and R. of Coveney, Cambs., until 1788. Died June 24, 1788. See also Henry (1717) who was doubtless his father or uncle. (T. A. Walker, 316 and MS. note.)
Buried at St Andrew West Bradenham - memorial stone in chancel floor. In his will (TNA PROB11/1171 proved 31/10/1788) he asked to be buried beside the remains of his father Henry. Information supplied by Isabelle Devereux 14/05/08
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | Ordi(ordination) | Topping, Charles | / | deacon | View |
| 1764 | Appt(Licensing) | Topping, Charles | Yaxley / | Curate | View |
| 1764 | Appt(Presentation) | Topping, Charles | West Bradenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1764 | Ordi(ordination) | Topping, Charles | / | priest | View |
| 1765 | Appt(Institution) | Topping, Charles | West Bradenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1768 | Appt(Appointment) | Topping, Charles | Thomas, Lord Montfort, Baron of Horseheath / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1768 | Appt(Institution) | Topping, Charles | Coveney with the chapel of Manea / | Rector | View |
| 1785 | Appt(revocation) | Topping, Charles | Thomas, Lord Montfort, Baron of Horseheath / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1785 | Vac(revocation) | Topping, Charles | Thomas, Lord Montfort, Baron of Horseheath / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1788 | Vac(Death) | Toping, Charles | West Bradenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1788 | Vac(Death) | Topping, Charles | West Bradenham / | Vicar | View |
| 1789 | Vac(Death) | Topping, Charles | Coveney cum Maney / | Rector | View |