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VENN: Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, June 19, 1722. S. of Samuel, maltster, of Mansfield, Notts. School, Mansfield (Mr Hucklebridge). ' Matric. 1725; B.A. 1725-6; M.A. from Christ's, 1729. Fellow of Christ's, 1729-34. Incorp. B.D. and D.D. at Dublin, 1743. Ord. deacon (Ely) July, 1728; priest, Aug. 1730. Chaptain to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Preb. of Ossory, 1736-40. Treasurer of Christchurch, Dublin, 1740-87. Dean of Cashel, 1769-87. Resided latterly at Egham. Married Anne, dau. of David Gansell, Esq., of Low Layton. Died Feb. 6, 1787. aged 82. Buried at Ashford, Middlesex. 'Monumental inscription.'M.I. Will, 'Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C. Brother of Samuel (1709). (Peile, II. 206.)