VENN: Feb. 10, 1787. S. of the Rev. Richard (1746), deceased, V. of Fisherton Anger, Wilts., Matric. Michs. 1786; Scholar, 1789; B.A. 1790; M.A. 1823. Ord. deacon (Winch.) Oct. 3, 1790; priest (Salisbury), Sept. 23, 1792; C. of Botley, Hants., 1790. C. of Kelways, Wilts., 1792. V. of St James, Berwick, 1799-1808. V. of Stapleford, 1808-53 (with Shrewton, 1823-53). Died Oct. 14, 1853, aged 86. Father of John (1824). (St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 380; Cant. Act Bk.; G. Mag., 1854, I. 216.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | Disp-Ord | Matthews, John | / | View | |
| 1790 | Appt(Licensing) | Matthews, John | Botley / | Curate | View |
| 1792 | Ordi(ordination) | Mathews, John | / | priest | View |
| 1792 | Disp-Ord | Matthews, John | / | View | |
| 1792 | Ordi(ordination) | Mathews, John | / | priest | View |
| 1799 | Appt(Institution) | Matthews, John | Berwick St.James / | Vicar | View |
| 1808 | Appt(Institution) | Matthews, John | Stapleford / | Vicar | View |
| 1809 | Vac(cession) | Matthews, John | Berwick St.James / | Vicar | View |
| 1823 | Appt(in post) | Matthews, John | John, bishop of Salisbury / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1823 | Disp(Dispensation) | Matthews, John | Shrewton / | Vicar | View |
| 1823 | Disp-App | Matthews, John | Rt. Rev. John, Lord Bishop of Salisbury. / | Chaplain | View |
| 1823 | Disp-App | Matthews, John | Stapleford / | Vicar | View |
| 1823 | Appt(Appointment) | Mathews, John | Bishop of Salisbury / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1823 | Appt(Collation) | Matthews, John | Shrewton / | Vicar | View |