VENN: Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, June 29, 1822. 3rd s. of William Draper, M.P. [afterwards Baron Wynford]. B. Dec. 2, 1803, in London. Matric. Michs. 1822; B.A. 1826; M.A. 1830. Fellow, 1825-6. Ord. deacon, 1825; priest, 1826. R. of Blandford St Mary, Dorset, and of Abbotts-Ann, Hants., 1831-73. Rural Dean of Andover. Married (1) Charlotte Willis, dau. of Sir James Burrough, Judge C.P., Apr. 11, 1826; (2) Emma, dau. of Lieut.-Col. Charles Duke, Feb. 24, 1835. Author, Sermons, etc. Died Jan. 20, 1873, at Abbotts-Ann rectory. (King's Coll. Adm. Reg.; Burke, P. and B.; Boase.)
| Type | Name | Date | Qualification | University | Full Record |
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| Ord | Best, Samuel | 17/12/1826 | BA | Cambridge | View |
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| Ord | Best, Samuel | 18/12/1825 | deacon | ordination | View |
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| Ord | Best, Samuel | 17/12/1826 | priest | ordination | View |
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| Appt | Best, Samuel | 20/07/1831 | domestic chaplain | in post | William Draper, Baron Wynford/ | View |
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| Appt | Best, Samuel | 26/07/1831 | Rector | Institution | Abbotts Ann als. Abbass Ann/ | View |
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| Appt | Best, Samuel | 26/07/1831 | Preacher | Licensing | Dioc. Winchester/ | View |