VENN: Adm. pens. (age 18) at SIDNEY, May 5, 1704. 1st s. of William (1669), B.D., deceased, V. of Albrighton, Salop. B. there. School, Albrighton (Mr Henry Yeomans). ' Matric. 1704; B.A. 1707-8; M.A. 1711. Ord. deacon (Ely) Dec. 19, 1708. Probably C. of Southill, Beds., 1710. Brother of John (1710).
Described as Curate of Hickling, Notts., when ordained deacon, Dec. 1708.