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THe date and the curious evidence from Rochester suggest to me this is the man who follows embarking on an abortive Rochester career
VENN: Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, Feb. 20, 1773. 6th s. of Thomas, merchant, of Carey Street, London. B. there, Oct. 21, 1754. Schools, Soho Square (Dr Barwis) and Oakham. ' Matric. Michs. 1773; Scholar, 1773. Kept 8 terms by residence. Migrated to Sidney, June 14, 1775; B.A. 1777; M.A. 1780. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Sept. 28, 1777; priest, Dec. 20, 1778; C. of Oundle, Northants., 1783-5. V. of Horbling, Lincs., 1785-1806. Prebendary of Lincoln Cathedral, 1786-1806. V. of Oundle, 1796-1806. Married, June 5, 1787, Joanna Maria Smith, of Bucklebury. Died Dec. 1806; buried at Benefield. Father of Henry J. (above) and Francis W. (1810). (St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 363; Northants. Clergy (Loddington); G. Mag., 1806, II. 1251.)