VENN: Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, Apr. 12, 1728. S. of Philip, V. of St Julian's, Shrewsbury. Schools, Shrewsbury and Wem. Matric. 1728; B.A. 1731-2; M.A. 1735. Ord. priest (Hereford) Sept. 22, 1734. R. of Hanwood, Salop, 1734-55. P.C. of St Mary's, Shrewsbury, 1743-55. R. of 1st portion of Pontesbury, 1750-5. Died Sept. 26, 1763, aged 53. Buried at Pontesbury. (Scott-Mayor, III. 412.)