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VENN: Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, 1737. B. at Chalbury, Dorset. S. of Thomas (ID 6903). Matric. 1738; B.A. 1742-3; M.A. 1746; D.D. 1771. Fellow, 1741. Taxor, 1748, 1757. Proctor, 1761-2. Public orator, 1762-8. Fellow of Eton College, 1784. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) June 13, 1742. V. of Milton, Cambs., 1751. V. of Fordingbridge, Hants., 1768-73. R. of Kimpton, Herts., 1773. R. of All Hallows, Lombard St, 1778-92. Preb. of Canterbury, 1770. Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. Died at Kimpton, Nov. 1792. (Harwood, 98; D.N.B.)
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