VENN: Adm. pens. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, July 4, 1734. S. and h. of Francis (1697), clerk, of Colchester, Essex. School, Colchester (Rev. Palmer Smythies). Matric. 1738; B.A. 1738-9; M.A. 1742; B.D. 1749; D.D. 1757. Fellow, 1740-63. Tutor, etc. Taxor, 1745. Master of St John's, 1765-75, where he introduced College examinations. Vice-Chancellor, 1765-6. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Apr. 17, 1734. Ord. deacon and priest (Norwich) Dec. 1741. R. of Colkirk and of Stibbard, Norfolk, 1742-68. F.R.S., 1764. Archdeacon of Colchester, 1766-75. R. of Freshwater, Isle of Wight, 1768. Author, miscellaneous. Died in College, Jan. 19, 1775. Benefactor. Brother of Charles (1739). (D N.B.; Scott-Mayor, III. 459.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1768 | Appt(Admission) | Powell, William Samuel | Freshwater / | Rector | View |
| 1775 | Vac(Death) | Powell, W. Samuel | Freshwater / | Rector | View |