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VENN: Adm. sizar (age 20) at ST JOHN'S, Jan. 2, 1687-8. S. of William, minister of Thorpe Salvin, Yorks. B. there, Jan. 6, 1667-8. School, Laughton-en-le-Morthen. ' Matric. 1688; B.A. 1691-2; M.A. 1695. Ord. deacon (London) May 23, 1692. Minor canon of Westminster. Gentleman of the Chapel Royal and Confessor to the Royal Household. Married Mar. 5, 1694-5, Ann Morse. Buried in Westminster Abbey, Oct. 31, 1716. Father of William (1717). (Westminster Abbey Register.).
[Venn appears to be incorrect for London otrdination as to clerical status]