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VENN; probably matric. CHRIST'S 1595; son of ? Barrell, Northampton, servant to Edward Griffin, attorney-general, nephew of the Master; Born at ?Banten (?Brompton)-by-Dingley, Northants; BA 1595/6; MA 1599; BD 1607; Fellow 1598-1607; junior proctor 1603-4; incopr. in another university (Oxford) 1604 and 1608; ord. priest Colchester 26 Mar. 1598; preacher at Lincoln; R of Kegworth, Leics. 1606-39; donor to New Buildings at Christ's; brother of William (1585); father of Edward (1645); died 20 Nov. 1639. Peile, I.202