Venn: Adm. pens. (age 16) at CHRIST'S, May 10, 1717. 3rd s. of Sir George, Knt., D.D., and Canon of Durham (for whom see D.N.B.). B. 1701, in London. School, Durham (Mr Rymer). Scholar, 1718; B.A. 1720-1; M.A. 1724. Fellow, 1722. F.R.S., 1728. Incorp. at Oxford, 1734. Ord. deacon and priest at St Margaret's, Westminster, Sept. 25, 1737. Purchased Otterden Place where he carried on experiments in electricity. R. of Leake, Notts., 1737-70. Preb. of Southwell, 1753-70. Married (1) Lady Catherine Maria, dau. of Theophilus (Hastings), Earl of Huntingdon; (2) May, dau. of John Dove, of London. Died May 12, 1770, aged 71. Buried at Otterden.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1753 | Appt(Installation) | Wheeler, Granville | Southwell Minster / North Leverton Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1753 | Appt(Collation) | Wheler, Granville | Collegiate Church of Southwell / Prebend of Leverton | Prebendary | View |
| 1770 | Vac(Death) | Wheeler, Granville | Southwell / Prebend of Leverton | Prebendary | View |
| 1770 | Vac(Death) | Wheeler, Granville | Leke / | Rector | View |