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John VANN (1721) See: John VENN (1721) See:	John VANN (1721) Approx. lifespan: 982–1832 <xref> John VENN (1721) <xref>

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Edward VENN Adm. sizar (age 20) at ST JOHN'S, 09 May, 1737. S. of Richard (1709), R. of St Antholin's, London . B. 1717, in London . School, St Paul's [ London ]. Matric. 1737 ; B.A. 1740/1 ; M.A. 1744 . Chapel-clerk, 1737-44 . Studied medicine at Leyden [ Holland ]. M.D. there. Practised physic at Ipswich [ Suffolk ]. Married Mary, dau. of Robert Beaumont, R. of Witnesham [ Suffolk ]. Died at Ipswich [ Suffolk ], 13 Feb., 1780, aged 61; buried in St Mary-le-Tower [Ipswich, Suffolk ]. Will, P.C.C. Brother of Henry (1742).

Edward VENN Approx. lifespan: 1717–1780 Adm. sizar (age 20) at St John's College 1737:05:09 s. of Richard VENN (1709) R. of St Antholin's, London , b. 1717 in London , School St Paul's, [London], Matric. 1737 B.A. 1740/1 M.A. 1744 Chapel-clerk 1737-44 Studied medicine at Leyden, [Holland], M.D. there. Practised physic at Ipswich, [Suffolk], Married Mary BEAUMONT dau. of Robert BEAUMONT R. of Witnesham, [Suffolk], d. Ipswich, [Suffolk], 1780:02:13 aged 61; buried in St Mary-le-Tower, [Ipswich], [Suffolk], Will, P.C.C. brother of Henry VENN (1742)

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Henry VENN Adm. sizar at JESUS, 02 Jul., 1632. S. of John, of Cuckfield, Sussex , yeoman. Matric. 1632 ; B.A. 1635/6 ; M.A. 1639 . Will (P.C.C.) of Henry Venn, of Cuckfield [ Sussex ], proved, 1640-1, by his nephew Henry, who deceased prior to 20 May, 1653. (J. Ch. Smith.)	Henry VENN Approx. lifespan: 1614–1653 Adm. sizar at Jesus College 1632:07:02 s. of John VENN of Cuckfield, Sussex , yeoman. Matric. 1632 B.A. 1635/6 M.A. 1639 Will (P.C.C.) of Henry VENN, of Cuckfield, [Sussex], proved 1640-41 by his nephew Henry, who deceased prior to 1653:05:20 (J. Ch. Smith.)

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Henry VENN Adm. sizar (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, 21 Jun., 1742. S. of Richard (1709), R. of St Antholin's, London . B. 02 Mar., 1724/5, at Barnes, Surrey . Schools, Bristol [ Somerset ] (Mr A. S. Catcott) and Market Street, Hertfordshire (Dr William Pitman). Migrated to Jesus, 24 Aug., 1742. Matric. 1742 ; Rustat Scholar, 1742 ; B.A. 1745/6 ; M.A. from Queens', 1749 . Fellow of Queens', 1749-57 . Ord. deacon (London) 17 Jun., 1747; priest (Ely) 18 Jun., 1749. C. of Barton, Cambridgeshire , 1749 . Lecturer of St Swithin's, London , in 1753 . C. of West Horsley, Surrey ; of Clapham [ London ], 1754-9 . V. of Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire , 1759-72 . R. of Yelling, Huntingdonshire , 1770-97 . A prominent leader of the Evangelical revival in the Church of England. Married (1) Eling, dau. of Rev. Thos. Bishop, D.D., 10 May, 1757; (2) Katherine, dau. of Rev. James Ayscough, 15 Jul., 1771. Author, religious. Died at Clapham [ London ], 24 Jun., 1797; buried there. Brother of Edward (1737). ( D.N.B. ; Venn Family Annals. )

Henry VENN Approx. lifespan: 1724–1797 Adm. sizar (age 17) at St John's College 1742:06:21 s. of Richard VENN (1709) R. of St Antholin's, London , b. 1724/5:03:02 at Barnes, Surrey , Schools Bristol, [Somerset], (Mr A. S. Catcott) and Market Street, Hertfordshire , ( Dr William PITMAN ) Migrated to Jesus College 1742:08:24 Matric. 1742 Rustat Scholar 1742 B.A. 1745/6 M.A. from Queens' College 1749 Fellow of Queens' College 1749-57 Ord. deacon (London) 1747:06:17 ; priest (Ely) 1749:06:18 C. of Barton, Cambridgeshire , 1749 Lecturer of St Swithin's, London , in 1753 C. of West Horsley, Surrey , ; of Clapham, [London], 1754-59 V. of Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire , 1759-72 R. of Yelling, Huntingdonshire , 1770-97 A prominent leader of the Evangelical revival in the Church of England. m. (1)Eling, dau. of Rev. Thos. Bishop, D.D. 1757:05:10 ; m. (2) Katherine AYSCOUGH dau. of Rev. James AYSCOUGH 1771:07:15 Author, religious. d. Clapham, [London], 1797:06:24 ; buried there. brother of Edward VENN (1737) ( D.N.B. ; Venn Family Annals. )

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John VENN Alias: John VANN Adm. sizar at EMMANUEL, 13 Apr., 1721. Of Leicestershire . Matric. 1721, Vann; B.A. 1724/5 ; M.A. 1730 . Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 21 Feb., 1724; priest (Lincoln) 24 Sep., 1727. Chaplain to Dowager Lady Mordington. V. of Norton [ Leicestershire ], near Galby, Leicestershire , 1737-49 . R. of Peckleton, Leicestershire , 1744 . ( Lambeth Act Book. )	John VENN Approx. lifespan: 1703–1801 John VANN Adm. sizar at Emmanuel College 1721:04:13 Of Leicestershire , Matric. 1721 Vann; B.A. 1724/5 M.A. 1730 Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 1724:02:21 ; priest (Lincoln) 1727:09:24 Chaplain to Dowager Lady Mordington. V. of Norton, [Leicestershire], near Galby, Leicestershire , 1737-49 R. of Peckleton, Leicestershire , 1744 ( Lambeth Act Book. )

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John VENN Adm. sizar (age 18) at TRINITY, 02 Jul., 1734. S. of John, of Cambridge [ Cambridgeshire ]. Matric. 1734 ; Scholar, 1737 ; B.A. 1737/8 . Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 23 Dec., 1739; 'C. of St Ippolit's, Hertfordshire .' Perhaps chaplain in the Navy, 1748, and 1749, but this may refer to John (above).	John VENN Approx. lifespan: 1716–1814 Adm. sizar (age 18) at Trinity College 1734:07:02 s. of John VENN of Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], Matric. 1734 Scholar 1737 B.A. 1737/8 Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 1739:12:23 'C. of St Ippolit's, Hertfordshire , .' Perhaps chaplain in the Navy 1748, and 1749 but this may refer to John VENN (1721)

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Richard VENN B.A. 1624 (Incorp. from Oxford [ Oxfordshire ]). S. of William, V. of Otterton, Devon . Bapt. there, 17 May, 1601. Matric. (Exeter College, Oxford [ Oxfordshire ]), 16 Apr., 1619, age 18; B.A. (Oxford) 1621 ; M.A. from St John's, Cambridge [ Cambridgeshire ], 1624 . V. of Otterton [ Devon ], 1625-44 . A staunch Royalist; ejected and imprisoned at Exeter [ Devon ]. After years of wandering he was reinstated, in 1660 . Died 28 Jun., 1662; buried at Otterton [ Devon ]. Will, Exeter [ Devon ]. ( Venn Family Annals ; Al. Oxon. ; Walker, Sufferings. )

Richard VENN Approx. lifespan: 1601–1662 B.A. 1624 (Incorp. from Oxford University ) s. of William VENN V. of Otterton, Devon , Bapt. there 1601:05:17 Matric. ( ) 1619:04:16 age 18; B.A. (Oxford) 1621 M.A. from St John's, Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], 1624 V. of Otterton, [Devon], 1625-44 A staunch Royalist; ejected and imprisoned at Exeter, [Devon], After years of wandering he was reinstated, in 1660 d. 1662:06:28 ; buried at Otterton, [Devon], Will Exeter, [Devon], ( Venn Family Annals ; Al. Oxon. ; Walker, Sufferings. )

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Richard VENN Adm. at SIDNEY, Jun., 1709. S. of Dennis, V. of Holbeton, Devon , and grandson of Richard (above). B. there, 07 Jan., 1690/1. Schools, Modbury [ Devon ] and Tiverton [ Devon ] (Mr Rayner). Blundell Scholar; B.A. 1712/3 ; M.A. 1716 . Ord. deacon (London) 23 Sep., 1716; priest, 02 Dec., 1717. C. of St Giles', Cripplegate, London . R. of St Antholin's, Watling Street, London , 1725-39 . Preacher at St Paul's Cross [ London ]. Intimate friend of Henry Temple, 1st Lord Palmerston. Opposed the appointment of Thomas Rundle to the see of Gloucester [ Gloucestershire ], 1754, and thus became involved in a storm of pamphlets, laudatory and denunciatory. Author, sermons. Buried at St Antholin's [ London ], 20 Feb., 1738/9. Father of Edward (1737) and Henry (1742). ( Venn Family Annals ; D.N.B. )

Richard VENN Approx. lifespan: 1690–1738 Adm. at Sidney Sussex College 1709:06 s. of Dennis VENN V. of Holbeton, Devon , and grandson of Richard VENN (1624) b. there 1690/1:01:07 Schools Modbury, [Devon], and Tiverton, [Devon], ( Mr – RAYNER ) Blundell Scholar; B.A. 1712/3 M.A. 1716 Ord. deacon (London) 1716:09:23 ; priest 1717:12:02 C. of St Giles', Cripplegate, London , R. of St Antholin's, Watling Street, London , 1725-39 Preacher at St Paul's Cross, [London], Intimate friend of Henry Temple, 1st Lord Palmerston. Opposed the appointment of Thomas Rundle to the see of Gloucester, [Gloucestershire], 1754 and thus became involved in a storm of pamphlets, laudatory and denunciatory. Author, sermons. Buried at St Antholin's, [London], 1738/9:02:20 father of Edward VENN (1737) father of Henry VENN (1742) ( Venn Family Annals ; D.N.B. )

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Batten, Samuel Ellis. Adm. sizar (age 17) at TRINITY, June 27, 1808. [2nd s. of Joseph, Esq., of Penzance. B. there 1792.] Matric. Michs. 1808. Migrated to Pembroke, Oct. 19, 1809; B.A. 1813; M.A. 1824. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Dec. 10, 1815; priest, June 17, 1821. Assistant Master at Harrow, 1815-30. Married Caroline, dau. of John Venn, R. of Clapham, Dec. 12, 1820, at St Pancras. Died May 3, 1830. Brother of Joseph H. (1794). (Venn Family Annals, 144.)

Samuel Ellis BATTEN Approx. lifespan: 1792–1830 sizar aged 17 Trinity College adm1808:06:27 2nd s. of Joseph BATTEN, Esq. of Penzance, [Cornwall], b. Penzance, [Cornwall], 1792 Matric 1808:10MT: Mig. to Pembroke College 1809:10:19 BA 1813 MA 1824 Ord. deacon Norwich 1815:12:10 Ord. priest 1821:06:17 Assistant Master: Harrow, [Middlesex], 1815-30 m. Caroline VENN dau. of John VENN R.: Clapham, [London], 1820:12:12, at St Pancras, [London], d. 1830:05:03 brother of Joseph Hallet BATTEN (1794) ( Venn Family Annals, 144) [add:] His death, aged 36, at Harrow, [Middlesex], was reported in the C. Chron. 1830:05:15 [:add] [add:](P.J. Barnwell)[:add]

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Charlesworth, John. Adm. sizar at QUEENS', May 31, 1822. (Previously adm. sizar at St Catharine's, Jan. 22, 1816.) [S. of John (above), R. of Ossington, Notts. B. there 1782.] Matric. Easter, 1824; B.D. 1826. Ord. deacon (Norwich) 1809; priest, Dec. 18 1814; C. of Happisburgh, Norfolk, 1809. R. of Flowton, Suffolk, 1815-44. R. of Blakenham Parva. R. of St Mildred's, Bread Street, London, 1844-64. In early life practised with a surgeon at Clapham, Surrey, but came under the influence of the Rev. John Venn and associated himself with 'The Clapham Sect.' An ardent evangelical; friend of Edward Bickersteth and of Henry Thornton, M.P. An active worker with Wilberforce in the anti-slavery struggle. Author, On Affiction and Spiritual Distress. Died Apr. 20, 1864, at Islington. Buried at Limpsfield, Surrey, where his son Samuel was rector. Father of the next. [For his daughter, Maria Louisa Charlesworth, the author, see D.N.B.] (J. P. Fitz-Gerald, Memoir of J. Charlesworth; G. Mag., 1864, I. 803.)

John CHARLESWORTH Approx. lifespan: 1782–1864 Adm sizar Queens' College 1822:05:31 (Previously Adm sizar at St Catharine's College 1816:01:22 .) s. of John CHARLESWORTH (1759), R.: Ossington, Nottinghamshire , b. there ^ Ossington, Nottinghamshire , 1782 Matric 1824:04ET: BD 1826 Ord. deacon Norwich 1809 Ord. priest 1814:12:18 C.: Happisburgh, Norfolk , 1809 R.: Flowton, Suffolk , 1815-44 R.: Blakenham Parva, [Suffolk], R.: St Mildred's, Bread Street, London , 1844-64 In early life practised with a Surgeon at: : Clapham, Surrey , , but came under the influence of Rev. John VENN and associated himself with "The Clapham Sect." An ardent evangelical; friend of Edward Bickersteth and of Henry Thornton, M.P.: An active worker with Wilberforce in the anti-slavery struggle. Author, On Affiction and Spiritual Distress. d. Islington, [London], 1864:04:20 bur. Limpsfield, Surrey , , where his son Samuel was rector. father of the next. [For his daughter, Maria Louisa CHARLESWORTH, the author, see D.N.B.] (J. P. Fitz-Gerald, Memoir of J. Charlesworth; G.Mag.

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Cockin, John. Adm. sizar at QUEENS', June 3, 1802. Of Cumberland. Matric. Michs. 1802; B.A. 1806; M.A. 1809. Ord. deacon (Bristol) Mar. 28, 1806; priest, Sept. 14, 1806; C. of St Werburgh's, Bristol, 1806. C. of Old Chapel, Sydenham, in 1841. C. of Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, c. 1850-2. [To be distinguished from John Cockin, Independent Minister, of Halifax, and formerly of Holmfirth, who died Oct. 17, 1861, aged 78. He was s. of Joseph Cockin, Independent Minister, of Yorkshire, whose Memoirs he completed. Joseph came under the influence of the Rev. Henry Venn, V. of Huddersfield; see Venn Family Annals]. (Clergy List, 1850; G. Mag., 1861, 11. 692; H. J. Morehouse, Kirkburton and Holmfirth.)

John COCKIN Approx. lifespan: 1783–1861 Tripos: Qu. Math. 1806 Adm sizar Queens' College 1802:06:03 Of Cumberland , Matric 1802:10MT: BA 1806 MA 1809 Ord. deacon Bristol 1806:03:28 Ord. priest 1806:09:14 C.: St Werburgh's, Bristol, [Somerset], 1806 C.: Old Chapel, [Old, Sydenham], < >[[XXX], in1841 C.: Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk , c. 1850-52 [To be distinguished from John COCKIN, Independent Minister of: : Halifax, [Yorkshire], , and formerly of Holmfirth, [Yorkshire], , who died 1861:10:17 aged 78. He was s. of Joseph Cocki COCKIN n, Independent Minister of: : Yorkshire , , whose Memoirs he completed. Joseph came under the influence of Rev. Henry VENN, V.: Huddersfield; see Venn Family Annals]. ( Clergy List 1850; G. Mag 1861, 11. 692; H. J. Morehouse, Kirkburton and Holmfirth. )

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Elliott, Edward Bishop. Adm. pens. (age 17) at TRINITY, May 17, 1811. [2nd] s. of Charles [of Clapham and Brighton and Eling, dau. of Henry Venn]. B. [July 24, 1793], at Paddington, London. Private tuition. Matric. Michs. 1812; Scholar, 1814; B.A. (fourth 'senior optime') 1816; M.A. 1819. Fellow, 1817-24. Seatonian Prize, 1820, 1822. Went on a tour to Italy and Greece with his brother Henry Venn (1809), 1817-20. Ord. deacon (Ely) Oct. 28, 1821; priest (Norwich) Sept. 22, 1822. V. of Tuxford, Notts., 1824-40. Preb. of Heytesbury Collegiate Church, 1826. V. of St Mark's, Brighton, opened by the exertions of his brother, 1853-75. Preb. of Salisbury, 1853. Married (1) Apr. 26, 1826, Mary, dau. of J. King, of Torwood, Sussex, and had issue; (2) Oct. 1, 1835, Harriette, dau. of Sir Richard Steele, Bart., and had issue. Was particularly interested in the study of prophecy. Author, Horae Apocalypticae, which caused much controversy; Seatonian Prize Poems; Vindiciae Honoriae; Apocalypsis Alfordiana, described by Sir James Stephen as 'a work of profound learning, singular ingenuity, and almost bewitching interest,' and other religious works. Editor, Memoir of Lord Haddo, 5th Earl of Aberdeen. Died July 30, 1875. Father of the next; brother of Henry V. (1809). (Boase, 1. 981; D.N.B.; Foster, Index Eccles.; Crockford.)

Edward Bishop ELLIOTT Approx. lifespan: 1793–1875 pens. aged 17 Trinity College adm1811:05:17 [2nd] s. of Charles ELLIOTT of Clapham, [London], and Brighton, [Sussex], , and Eling VENN dau. of Henry VENN]. b. 1793:07:24 Paddington, London , Private tuition. Matric 1812:10MT: Scholar 1814 BA fourth 'senior optime' 1816 MA 1819 Fellow 1817-24 Seatonian Prize 1820, 1822 Went on a tour to Italy , and Greece , with his brother Henry Venn (1809) 1817-20 Ord. deacon Ely 1821:10:28 Ord. priest Norwich 1822:09:22 V.: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire , 1824-40 Prebendary: Heytesbury Collegiate Church [Wiltshire], 1826 V.: St Mark's, Brighton, [Sussex], , opened by the exertions of his brother 1853-75 Prebendary: Salisbury, [Wiltshire], 1853 m. (1) 1826:04:26, Mary KING dau. of J. KING of Torwood, Sussex , , and had issue m. (2) 1835:10:01 Harriette STEELE dau. of Sir Richard STEELE, Bart.. had issue Was particularly interested in the study of prophecy. Publ.: Horae Apocalypticae, which caused much controversy; Seatonian Prize Poems; Vindiciae Honoriae; Apocalypsis Alfordiana, described by Sir James Stephen as 'a work of profound learning, singular ingenuity, and almost bewitching interest,' and other religious works. Editor: Memoir of Lord Haddo, 5 th Earl of Aberdeen. d. 1875:07:30 father of Edward King ELLIOTT (1848) brother of Henry V. ELLIOTT (1809) ( Boase, 1. 981; D.N.B. ; Foster, Index Eccles.; Crockford. )

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Elliott, Henry Venn. Adm. pens. at TRINITY, Nov. 1, 1809. S. of Charles [and Eling, dau. of Henry Venn, Fellow of Queens']. [B. Jan. 17, 1792.] Matric. Michs. 1810; Scholar, 1811; 2nd Chancellor's Medal, 1814; B.A. (14th Wrangler) 1814; M.A. 1817. Fellow, 1816. Went on a foreign tour to Greece, Constantinople, Jerusalem, 1817-20, for his health. Ord. deacon (Ely) Nov. 2, 1823; priest (Norwich) June 13, 1824; ****. of Ampton, Suffolk, 1823-5. Master of St John's Hospital, Wilton, Wilts., 1826-32. Minister of St Mary's, Brighton, 1827-65; this chapel was built by his father in 1826. Founded St Mary's Hall, Brighton, which was opened, 1836. Married, Oct. 31, 1833, Julia, dau. of John Marshall, of Hallsteads, Ullswater (some of whose religious poems are given in Lord Selbourne's Book of Praise), and had issue. A strict Evangelical, and especially anxious for rigid observance of Sunday; in 1852, spoke at a public meeting against a proposal for opening the Crystal Palace on Sundays, which caused much controversy. Author, Psalms and Hymns, and many Sermons. Died Jan. 24, 1865, at 31, Brunswick Square, Brighton. Brother of Edward B. (1811). Father of Charles A. (1854) and Julius M. (1860). (Crockford; Boase, 1. 981; G. Mag., 1865, 1. 384; Foster, Index Eccles.; Life of Archdeacon Phelps, II. 40.)

Henry Venn ELLIOTT Approx. lifespan: 1792–1865 pens. Trinity College adm1809:11:01 s. of Charles ELLIOTT [and Eling VENN dau. of Henry VENN Fellow of: : Queens' College]. [ b. 1792:01:17 Matric 1810:10MT: Scholar 1811 2nd Chancellor's Medal 1814 BA 14 th Wrangler 1814 MA 1817 Fellow 1816 Went on a foreign tour to Greece , Constantinople, [Turkey], Jerusalem, [Palestine], 1817-20, for his health. Ord. deacon Ely 1823:11:02 Ord. priest Norwich 1824:06:13 C.: Ampton, Suffolk , 1823-25 Master of: : St John's Hospital, Wilton, Wiltshire , 1826-32 Minister of: : St Mary's, Brighton, [Sussex], 1827-65 this chapel was built by his father in1826 Founded St Mary's Hall, Brighton, [Sussex], , which was opened 1836 m. 1833:10:31, Julia MARSHALL dau. of John MARSHALL of Hallsteads, Ullswater, [Westmorland], (some of whose religious poems are given in Lord Selbourne's Book of Praise ) had issue A strict Evangelical, and especially anxious for rigid observance of Sunday; in1852, spoke at a public meeting against a proposal for opening the Crystal Palace on Sundays, which caused much controversy. Publ.: Psalms and Hymns, and many Sermons. d. 1865:01:24 at 31, Brunswick Square, Brighton, [Sussex], brother of Edward B. ELLIOTT (1811) . father of Charles A. ELLIOTT (1854) father of Julius M. ELLIOTT (1860) ( Crockford; Boase, 1. 981; G. Mag 1865, 1. 384; Foster, Index Eccles. Life of Archdeacon: Phelps, II. 40) [add:]Wife, Julia, poetess, died early in Nov. 1941??[:add] [add:](P.J. Barnwell)[:add]

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Gambier, James Edward. Adm. pens. at SIDNEY, June 25, 1779. S. and h. of William James, of Camberwell [and Mary, dau. of the Rev. Richard Venn]. B. July 20, 1759, in St Mary's, Aldermary, London. Schools, Kensington (Mr Elphinstone) and Hackney (Mr H. Newcome). Matric. Lent, 1780; Scholar; B.A. 1783; M.A. 1786; C. of Chart-by-Sutton, Kent, 1789. R. of Langley, 1789. R. of St Mary's, Strand, London, 1813- (vacant, 1839). Married, Nov. 7, 1782, Eleanor, dau. of Richard Bardwell, of Beccles, Suffolk, and had issue. Died May 12, 1839. Father of Philip V. (next). (Cant. Act Bk.; J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; G. Mag., 1838, II. 6; Foster, Index Eccles.)

James Edward GAMBIER Approx. lifespan: 1759–1839 pens. Sidney Sussex College adm1779:06:25 s. and h. of William James GAMBIER of Camberwell, [London], s. of Mary VENN GAMBIER dau. of Richard VENN, Rev. b. St Mary's Aldermary, London , 1759:07:20 Sch: Kensington School [Kensington], [London], ( Mr – ELPHINSTONE ) Sch: Hackney School Hackney, [London], ( Mr H. NEWCOME ) Matric 1780:01LT: Scholar BA 1783 MA 1786 C.: Chart-by-Sutton, Kent , 1789 R.: Langley, [Kent], 1789 R.: St Mary's Strand, London , 1813- vacant1839 m. Eleanor BARDWELL GAMBIER dau. of Richard BARDWELL of Beccles, Suffolk , 1782:11:07 had issue"/> d. 1839:05:12 father ofunique identifier GMR813PV Philip V. GAMBIER Refs: Cant. Act Bk . Refs: J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family Refs: G. Mag .1838, II. 6 Refs: Foster, Index Eccles .

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Guillemard, William Henry. Adm. pens. at PEMBROKE, Dec. 2, 1833. S. of Daniel [silk merchant, of Spitalfields, and Susanna, dau. of Henry Venn]. [B. Nov. 23, 1815, at Hackney.] School, Christ's Hospital. [The family was of Huguenot extraction.] Matric. Michs. 1834; Scholar, 1835; B.A. (38th Wrangler; and 6th Classic) 1838; Crosse Scholar, 1838; M.A. 1841; Tyrwhitt Hebrew Scholar, 1841; B.D. 1849; D.D. 1870. Fellow, 1838. Adm. ad eundem at Oxford, 1844. Lecturer in Classics and a successful private tutor. Ord. deacon (Ely) 1841; priest (Gloucester) Sept. 29, 1844. St Matthew's Day Preacher, 1845. Head Master of the Royal College, Armagh, 1848-69. V. of St Mary-the-Less, Cambridge, 1869-86. An enthusiastic member of the Cambridge Camden Society. Took a leading part in introducing the Oxford Movement into Cambridge. Married, July 12, 1849, Elizabeth Susanna, dau. of W. H. Turner, Esq., of Birmingham. Edited Hebraistic Edition of the Greek Testament. Died Sept. 2, 1887, at Waterbeach, Cambs. M.I. in St Mary-the-Less, Cambridge. Brother of James (1835); father of the above. (Christ's Hospital Reg.; Boase, I. 1256; Al. Oxon.; Crockford; The Guardian, Sept. 7 and 14, 1887.)

William Henry GUILLEMARD Approx. lifespan: 1815–1887 (<source>t2: 9721: Fellow</source> Pembroke College <tripos>Math. 1838; Class</tripos> 1838 ) pens Pembroke College adm1833:12:02 s. of Daniel GUILLEMARD silk merchant: Spitalfields, [London], s. of Susanna VENN dau. of Henry VENN b. Hackney, [London], 1815:11:23 The family was of Huguenot extraction Sch: Christ's Hospital School [Sussex], Matric 1834:10MT: Scholar 1835 BA 38 th Wrangler ; and 6 th Classic 1838 Crosse Scholar 1838 MA 1841 Tyrwhitt Hebrew Scholar 1841 BD 1849 DD 1870 Fellow 1838 Adm ad eundem at Oxford University 1844 Lecturer in Classics: successful private Tutor: Ord. deacon Ely 1841 Ord. priest Gloucester 1844:09:29 St Matthew's Day Preacher: 1845 Headmaster: Sch: Royal College Armagh, [Co. Armagh], 1848-69 V.: St Mary-the-Less Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], 1869-86 Member: enthusiastic,, of Cambridge Camden Society Took a leading part in introducing Oxford Movement into Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], m. Elizabeth Susanna TURNER dau. of W. H. TURNER, Esq. of Birmingham, [Warwickshire], 1849:07:12 Publ.: Edited Hebraistic Edition of the Greek Testament d. Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire , 1887:09:02 MI St Mary-the-Less Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], brother ofunique identifier GLMT835J James GUILLEMARD (1835) father of Laurence Nunns GUILLEMARD (above) Refs: Christ's Hospital Reg Refs: Boase, I. 1256 Refs: Al. Oxon Refs: Crockford Refs: The Guardian 1887:09:07 and 14

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Melhuish, Charles. Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, July 9, 1817. Of Devon. [B. 1799.] School, Christ's Hospital. Matric. Michs. 1818; B.A. 1823; M.A. 1826. Ord. deacon (Exeter) Sept. 1, 1822; priest, Aug. 24, 1823; C. of Mariansleigh and Romansleigh, Devon, 1822-34. Master of South Molton Grammar School, 1822-43. C. of East Buckland, Devon, 1834-43. R. of High Bray, 1843-73. Married, Nov. 21, 1843, Eliza, dau. of A. Venn, of Reading. Resided subsequently at South Molton, where he died Dec. 8, 1879; buried at High Bray, Dec. 19. (Scott, MSS.; Boase, VI. 193; Crockford; Clergy List; H. B. Swanzy; G. Mag., 1844, I. 88.)

Charles MELHUISH Approx. lifespan: 1799–1897 sizar St John's College adm1817:07:09 Of Devon , b. 1799 School Sch: Christ's Hospital [Sussex], Matric 1818:10MT: BA 1823 MA 1826 Ord. deacon Exeter 1822:09:01 Ord. priest 1823:08:24 C.: Mariansleigh, [Devon], and Romansleigh, Devon , 1822-34 Master of: : Sch: South Molton Grammar School South Molton, [Devon], 1822-43 C.: East Buckland, Devon , 1834-43 R.: High Bray, [Devon], 1843-73 m. 1843:11:21,Eliza dau. of A. VENN, of Reading, [Berkshire], subsequently South Molton, [Devon], [, where he] d. 1879:12:08 buried High Bray, [Devon], , 19:12:. (Scott, MSS.; Boase, VI. 193; Crockford; Clergy List ; H. B. Swanzy; G. Mag. 1844, I. 88)

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Prior, Edward Schr&oum;der. Adm. (age 18) at CAIUS, Oct. 1, 1870. [3rd] s. of John Venn, barrister, deceased. B. 1852, at Greenwich. Bapt. Feb. 4, 1852. School, Harrow. Matric. Michs. 1870; scholar; B.A. 1874; M.A. 1877. Hon. Fellow, 1912-20; Fellow, 1920-32. Athletics 'blue' (long jump, 1871-4; high jump and hurdles, 1872). Amateur high jump champion, 1872. Slade Professor of Fine Art, 1912-32. Secretary of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, 1902-17. Master of the Art Workers' Guild, 1906. F.S.A. President of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society, 1919-20. A.R.A., 1914. Designed the Medical School, Cambridge; the Pathological Institute, Netley; Mount Lodge and the Music School, Harrow; etc. Married, 1885, Louisa Isabella, 2nd dau. of the Rev. F. W. Maunsell, of Symondsbury, and had issue. Author, History of Gothic Art in England; An Account of Medieval Figure-Sculpture in England; Eight Chapters in English Medieval Art; The Cathedral Builders of England; The Sculpture of Alabaster Tables. Died Aug. 19, 1932, at Westgate, Chichester; buried at Apuldram. Brother of John T. (1860), Charles H. (1869) and Henry T. (1874). (Venn, II. 393; Book of Blues; Who was Who; The Times, Aug. 22, 1932.)

Edward Schröder PRIOR Approx. lifespan: 1852–1932 Adm aged 18 Gonville & Caius College 1870:10:01 3rd s. of John VENN Barrister: deceased. b. Greenwich, [London], 1852 c. 1852:02:04 Sch: Harrow School Harrow, [Middlesex], Matric 1870:10MT: scholar; BA 1874 MA 1877 Hon. Fellow 1912-20 Fellow 1920-32 Athletics "blue" (long jump 1871-74 high jump and hurdles(1872) Amateur high jump champion 1872 Slade Professor of: Fine Art 1912-32 Sec. of: : Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society 1902-17 Master of: : Art Workers' Guild 1906 FSA President of: CB, ???, Antiquarian Society 1919-20 A.R.A. 1914 Designed the Sch: Medical School ((ci) ))CB[-ci] [Cambridgeshire], ; the Sch: Pathological Institute Pathological, Netley, [Hampshire], Mount Lodge and the Sch: Music School Music, Harrow, [Middlesex], ; etc. m. 1885 Louisa Isabella MAUNSELL 2nd dau. of Rev. F. W. MAUNSELL, of Symondsbury, [Dorset], had issue Publ.: History of Gothic Art in England; An Account of Medieval Figure-Sculpture in England; Eight Chapters in English Medieval Art; The Cathedral Builders of England; The Sculpture of Alabaster Tables d. Westgate, Chichester, [Sussex], 1932:08:19 buried at Apuldram Appuldurcombe, Isle of Wight , brother of John T. PRIOR (1860),Charles H. (1869) and Henry T. (1874) ( Venn, II. 393; Book of Blues; Who was Who; The Times 1932:08:22)

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Prior, John Templer. Adm. pens. at TRINITY, Mar. 27, 1860. [Eldest] s. of John Venn [of Hatcham, Surrey, barrister]. B. [Aug. 27], 1841, at Greenwich. School, Harrow. Matric. Michs. 1860; B.A. 1865. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Jan. 19, 1863. Called to the Bar, Nov. 17, 1866. Equity Draftsman and Conveyancer. Married, Mar. 30, 1869, Louisa, 2nd surv. dau. of Arthur Lang, Esq., of Harrow-on-the Hill. Died Dec. 20, 1922, at his residence at Harrow. Brother of Charles H. (1869), Edward S. (1870) and Henry T. (1874); father of Arthur V. (1895), Carlos E. (1899) and the above. (Inns of Court; Foster, Men at the Bar.)

John Templer PRIOR Approx. lifespan: 1841–1922 pens. Trinity College adm1860:03:27 Eldest s. of John VENN of Hatcham, Surrey , Barrister: b. Greenwich, [London], 1841:[08:27] Sch: Harrow School Harrow, [Middlesex], Matric 1860:10MT: BA 1865 Adm. Lincoln's Inn: 1863:01:19 Called to the Bar: 1866:11:17 Equity Draftsman and Conveyancer: m. 1869:03:30,Louisa, 2nd surv. dau. of Arthur LANG, Esq., of Harrow-on-the Hill, [Middlesex], d. 1922:12:20 at his residence Harrow, [Middlesex], brother of Charles H. PRIOR (1869),Edward S. (1870) and Henry T. (1874) father of Arthur V. PRIOR (1895), Carlos E. (1899) and the above. ( Inns of Court ; Foster, Men at the Bar .)

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STEPHEN, JAMES. Adm. pens. at TRINITY HALL, June 12, 1806. [3rd] s. of J[ames] (for whom see D.N.B. ), of the Middle Temple. [B. Jan. 3, 1789, in Lambeth.] Matric. Michs. 1806; LL.B. 1812; LL.D. 1850. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Sept. 16, 1806. Called to the Bar, Nov. 11, 1811. Counsel to the Colonial Dept., 1813-25; Permanent Counsel to the Colonial Office and to the Board of Trade, 1825-36. Assistant Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1834-6; Under-Secretary, 1836-47. Prepared the bill for the abolition of slavery. A rapid and decided administrator; resigned his office for reasons of health, 1847. Known as 'Mr Over-Secretary Stephen.' K.C.B. and P.C., 1847. Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge, 1849-59. Professor at the East India College, Haileybury, 1855-7. Married, Dec. 22, 1814, Jane Catherine, dau. of the Rev. John Venn (1777), R. of Clapham. Author, Essays in Ecclesiastical Biography; Lectures on the History of France . Died Sept. 14, 1859, at Coblentz. Brother of George (1812), Henry J. (1802) and William (1798); father of James F. (1846) and Leslie (1850). ( Inns of Court ; Burke, P. and B.; Boase, III. 726; G. Mag., 1860, I. 185-6; D.N.B. ; Sir Leslie Stephen, Life of Sir James F. Stephen .)

James STEPHEN Approx. lifespan: 1789–1859 pens. Trinity Hall adm1806:06:12 3rd s. of James STEPHEN (for whom see D.N.B. ), of the Middle Temple, [London], b. 1789:01:03 in Lambeth, [London], Matric 1806:10MT: LLB 1812 LLD 1850 Adm. at Lincoln's Inn 1806:09:16 Called to the Bar: 1811:11:11 Counsel to: : Colonial Department 1813-25 Permanent Counsel to: : Colonial Office and to the Board of Trade 1825-36 Assistant Under-Sec. of: : State for the Colonies 1834-36 Under-Sec.: 1836-47 Prepared the bill for the abolition of slavery. A rapid and decided administrator; resigned his office for reasons of health 1847 Known as 'Mr Over- Sec.: Stephen.' K.C.B. and P.C. 1847 Regius Professor of Modern: History CB, [Cambridgeshire], 1849-59 Professor at: : Sch: East India College East India, Haileybury, [Hertfordshire], 1855-57 m. 1814:12:22 Jane Catherine VENN dau. of Rev. John VENN (1777) R.: Clapham, [London], Publ.: Essays in Ecclesiastical Biography; Lectures on the History of France d. Coblentz, [Germany], 1859:09:14 brother of George STEPHEN (1812) brother of Henry J. STEPHEN (1802) brother of William STEPHEN (1798) father of James F. STEPHEN (1846) father of Leslie STEPHEN (1850) ( Inns of Court ; Burke, P. and B.; Boase, III. 726; G. Mag 1860, I. 185-6; D.N.B. ; Sir Leslie STEPHEN Life of Sir James F. Stephen .)

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STEPHEN, LESLIE. Adm. pens. (age 18) at TRINITY HALL, Feb. 2, 1850. [3rd] s. of Sir James (1806), K.C.B. (and Jane Catherine, dau. of the Rev. John Venn, R. of Clapham). B. Nov. 28, 1832, in London . School, Eton and at King's College, London . Matric. Michs. 1850; Scholar, 1851; B.A. (20 th Wrangler ) 1854; M.A. 1857; Hon. Litt.D. 1892. Fellow, 1854-67; tutor, 1856-62. Hon. Fellow, 1891. Clark Lecturer at Trinity College, 1883. Hon. D.Litt., Oxford, 1901; Hon. LL.D., Edinburgh, 1885. Ord. deacon (York) Dec. 21, 1855; priest (Ely) 1859. Coached his College boat for many years, and was renowned as a long distance runner and walker. He once walked from Cambridge, to dine in London , in 12 hours. Encouraged the inauguration of the Inter-Univ. sports, 1864. Member of the Alpine Club; President, 1865-82. Left Cambridge, 1864, to take up literary work in London . Adm. to the Inner Temple, May 27, 1867. Relinquished his Orders, 1875. Married (1) June 19, 1867, Harriet Marian, younger dau. of W. M. Thackeray, the novelist, and had issue a dau.; (2) Mar. 26, 1878, Julia Prinsep, widow of Herbert Duckworth and youngest dau. of Dr John Jackson, of Calcutta, and had issue two sons and two daughters. K.C.B., 1902. Contributed regularly to the Saturday Review and Pall Mall Gazette . Literary critic to the Cornhill Magazine, and editor, 1871-82. Formed friendships with many young writers who afterwards became famous, notably R. L. Stevenson, Thomas Hardy, Henry James, etc. George Meredith described him in The Egoist as Vernon Whitford, 'a Phoebus Apollo turned fasting friar.' Formed a Society of Sunday walkers called 'The Tramps,' 1879, made up of his literary friends. His Essays on Free Thinking and Plain Speaking (1873) and his article An Agnostic's Apology in the Fortnightly Review made him a leader of the agnostic school; his Science and Ethics revealed his private convictions on the problems of life. First editor of the D.N.B., 1882-91; resigned for reasons of health. Author, The Playground of Europe ; Hours in a Library; History of English Thought in the 18th Century; Life of Henry Fawcett; Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen; Social Rights and Duties; Sketches from Cambridge ; etc. Died Feb. 22, 1904. The sum of £630, contributed by his friends, was accepted by the University, 1905, for the endowment of the Leslie Stephen Lectureship in literature and biography. Brother of James F. (1846); father of the above. ( D.N.B.; Who was Who ; Burke, P. and B.; Inns of Court ; F. W. Maitland, Life and Letters of Leslie Stephen ; N. Annan, Leslie Stephen .)

Leslie STEPHEN Approx. lifespan: 1832–1904 pens. aged 18 Trinity Hall adm1850:02:02 3rd s. of Sir James STEPHEN (1806) K.C.B. (and Jane Catherine VENN dau. of Rev. John VENN R.: Clapham, [London], ) b. 1832:11:28 in London , Sch: Eton and at Sch: King's College London , Matric 1850:10MT: Scholar 1851 BA 20 th Wrangler 1854 MA 1857 Hon. LittD 1892 Fellow 1854-67 Tutor: 1856-62 Hon. Fellow 1891 Clark Lecturer at: : Trinity College 1883 Hon. DLitt OX, [Oxfordshire], 1901 Hon.LLD Edinburgh, [Scotland], 1885 Ord. deacon York 1855:12:21 Ord. priest Ely 1859 Coached his College boat for many years, and was renowned as a long distance runner and walker. He once walked from CB, [Cambridgeshire], to dine London , in 12 hours. Encouraged the inauguration of the Inter-Univ. sports 1864 Member of: Alpine Club President: 1865-82 . Left, CB, [Cambridgeshire], 1864 to take up literary work London , Adm.to Inner Temple 1867:05:27 Relinquished his Orders 1875 m. (1) 1867:06:19 Harriet Marian, younger dau. of W. M. THACKERAY the novelist a dau. had issue m. (2) 1878:03:26 Julia Prinsep, widow of Herbert Duckworth and youngest dau. of Dr John JACKSON of Calcutta, [India], two sons and two daughters. had issue KCB 1902 Contributed regularly to the Saturday Rev.iew and Pall Mall Gazette Literary critic to the Cornhill Magazine , and editor 1871-82 Formed friendships with many young writers who afterwards became famous, notably R. L. Stevenson, Thomas Hardy, Henry James, etc. George Meredith described him in The Egoist as Vernon Whitford, 'a Phoebus Apollo turned fasting friar.' Formed a Society of Sunday walkers called 'The Tramps,' 1879 made up of his literary friends. His Essays on Free Thinking and Plain Speaking (1873) and his article An Agnostic's Apology in the Fortnightly Rev.iew made him a leader of the agnostic school; his Science and Ethics revealed his private convictions on the problems of life. First editor of the D.N.B. 1882-91; resigned for reasons of health. Publ.: The Playground of Europe; Hours in a Library ; History of English Thought in the 18th Century; Life of Henry Fawcett; Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen; Social Rights and Duties; Sketches from CB, ???, ; etc. d. 1904:02:22 The sum of £630, contributed by his friends, was accepted by University 1905 for the endowment of the Leslie Stephen Lectureship in literature and biography. brother of James F. STEPHEN (1846) father of Julian Thoby STEPHEN (1899) . ( D.N.B.; Who was Who ; Burke, P. and B.; Inns of Court ; F. W. Maitland, Life and Letters of Leslie STEPHEN ; N. Annan, Leslie Stephen .) [add:]Photogravure from portrait by G.F. Watts: CAS: C.9[:add]

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STREATFEILD, WILLIAM CHAMPION. Adm. pens. (age 19) at PEMBROKE, Oct. 8, 1883. [Eldest] s. of the Rev. William Champion (above), R. of Kingsworthy, Hampshire . B. [Sept. 1, 1865], at Plaxtol, Kent . School, Marlborough College. Matric. Michs. 1883; B.A. 1886; M.A. 1892. Ord. deacon (Canterbury) 1889; priest, 1890; C. of Sittingbourne, Kent , 1889-91. C. of Frant, 1891-7. V. of Amberley with Houghton, Sussex , 1897-1902. V. of St Peter's, St Leonards-on-Sea, 1902-11. V. of Eastbourne, 1911-29. Rural Dean, 1911-29. Hon. Chaplain to the Bishop of Chichester, 1912-19. Preb. of Chichester, 1914-29. Suffragan Bishop of Lewes, 1929. Married, Sept. 7, 1893, Janet Mary, 2nd dau. of the Rev. Henry Venn, V. of Sittingbourne, Kent , and had issue. Died suddenly in a train, Feb. 15, 1929; buried at Westerham. Brother of Henry C. (1884), Albert H. O. (1897) and Claude A. C. (1889). ( Crockford ; Burke, L.G. ; Fox-Davies, Armorial Families; Who's Who; The Times, Feb. 16, 1929.)

William Champion STREATFEILD Approx. lifespan: 1865–1929 pens. aged 19 Pembroke College adm1883:10:08 Eldest s. of Rev. William Champion STREATFEILD (above), R.: Kingsworthy, Hampshire , b. 1865:09:01 Plaxtol, Kent , Sch: Marlborough College Marlborough, [Wiltshire], Matric 1883:10MT: BA 1886 MA 1892 Ord. deacon Canterbury 1889 Ord. priest 1890 C.: Sittingbourne, Kent , 1889-91 C.: Frant, [Sussex], 1891-97 V.: Amberley with Houghton, Sussex , 1897-1902 V.: St Peter's, St Leonards-on-Sea, [Sussex], 1902-11 V.: Eastbourne, [Sussex], 1911-29 Rural Dean: 1911-29 Hon. Chapl. to the Bishop of Chichester 1912-19 Prebendary: Chichester, [Sussex], 1914-29 Suffragan Bishop of Lewes, [Sussex], 1929 m. 1893:09:07 Janet Mary VENN 2nd dau. of Rev. Henry VENN V.: Sittingbourne, Kent , had issue d. suddenly in a train 1929:02:15 buried Westerham, [Kent], brother of Henry C. STREATFEILD (1884) brother of Albert H. O. STREATFEILD (1897) brother of Claude A. C. STREATFEILD (1889) ( Crockford ; Burke, L.G. ; Fox-Davies, Armorial Families; Who's Who; The Times 1929:02:16)

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VENN, ARTHUR DENNIS. Adm. at PEMBROKE, Oct. 1899. 2nd s. of the Rev. Henry (1857), V. of Walmer, Kent (by his 2nd wife, Louisa J. W. Ramsay). B. Aug. 28, 1880, in Edinburgh. School, Haileybury. Matric. Michs. 1899; B.A. 1903; M.A. 1907. Ord. deacon (Durham) 1906; priest, 1909; C. of St James', Stockton-on-Tees, 1906-11. C. of Christ Church, Folkestone, 1911-12. V. of Holy Trinity, Sheerness, 1912-20. V. of Chislet, Kent , 1920-45. Married, Apr. 29, 1914, Frederica Constance, eldest dau. of Lieut.-General H. E. Dyneley, of Canterbury, and had issue, a son. Died Mar. 31, 1945. Half-brother of Henry S. (1888). (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; Crockford .)

Arthur Dennis VENN Approx. lifespan: 1880–1945 Adm Pembroke College 1899:10 2nd s. of Rev. Henry VENN (1857) V.: Walmer, Kent , (by his 2nd wife, Louisa J. W. Ramsay) b. Edinburgh, [Scotland], 1880:08:28 Sch: Haileybury School Haileybury, [Hertfordshire], Matric 1899:10MT: BA 1903 MA 1907 Ord. deacon Durham 1906 Ord. priest 1909 C.: St James', Stockton-on-Tees, [Co. Durham], 1906-11 C.: Christ Church, Folkestone, [Kent], 1911-12 V.: Holy Trinity, Sheerness, [Kent], 1912-20 V.: Chislet, Kent , 1920-45 m. 1914:04:29 Frederica Constance DYNELEY eldest dau. of Lieutenant-General H. E. DYNELEY of Canterbury, [Kent], a son. had issue d. 1945:03:31 half-brother of Henry S. VENN (1888) (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; Crockford .)

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VENN, GERARD NOEL. Adm. pens. at QUEENS', Dec. 16, 1827. Of London . [Only s. of Edward Beaumont, of Freston, Suffolk (and Harriet, dau. of Frances Green, of Dorking). B. Feb. 17, 1809, in London .] Migrated to St Catharine's, June 28, 1828. Matric. Michs. 1828. Of Ipswich. Married, Mar. 16, 1858, Emma, dau. of George Mayhew, and had issue. Died Nov. 17, 1877. (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family .)

Gerard Noel VENN Approx. lifespan: 1809–1877 pens. Queens' College adm1827:12:16 Of London , Only s. of Edward Beaumont VENN of Freston, Suffolk , (and Harriet GREEN dau. of Frances GREEN of Dorking, [Surrey], ) b. London , 1809:02:17 Mig. to St Catharine's College 1828:06:28 Matric 1828:10MT: Of Ipswich, [Suffolk], m. 1858:03:16 Emma MAYHEW dau. of George MAYHEW had issue d. 1877:11:17 (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family .)

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VENN, HENRY. Adm. pens. at QUEENS', Feb. 19, 1814. Of Surrey . [Eldest s. of the Rev. John (1776), R. of Clapham (by his 1st wife, Katherine King). B. Feb. 10, 1796, at Clapham.] Matric. Lent, 1814; B.A. (19 th Wrangler ) 1818; M.A. 1821; B.D. 1828. Fellow, 1819-29. Close friend of Charles Simeon, who gave him an oak press, still in possession of the family. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Oct. 31, 1819; priest, June 17, 1821. C. of St Dunstan-in-the-West, 1821-4. Returned to Cambridge, 1824. Dean and College Lecturer. Junior Proctor, 1825-6. Evening Lecturer at Great St Mary's, 1826. R. of Drypool, Hull, 1827-34. R. of St John's, Holloway, 1834-47. Preb. of St Paul's, 1846. Honorary Secretary of the C.M.S. (of which his father was one of the founders), 1841-73. Lived latterly at Sheen, Surrey . A leader of the Evangelical body of the Church of England. Member of the Royal Commissions on Clerical Subscriptions and Ritual Reform. Married, Jan. 21, 1829, Martha, dau. of Nicholas Sykes, of Swanland, near Hull. Author, Life and Letters of Henry Venn (his grandfather); Missionary Life of Xavier, etc. Died Jan. 13, 1873; buried at Mortlake. Portrait by George Richmond in the committee-room of the C.M.S., and marble relief in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. Brother of John (1823); father of John (1853) and the next. (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; Crockford; D.N.B.; Clergy List .)

Henry VENN Approx. lifespan: 1796–1873 pens. Queens' College adm1814:02:19 Of Surrey , Eldest s. of Rev. John VENN (1776) R.: Clapham, [London], (by his 1st wife, Katherine King) b. Clapham, [London], 1796:02:10 Matric 1814:01LT: BA 19 th Wrangler 1818 MA 1821 BD 1828 Fellow 1819-29 Close friend of Charles Simeon, who gave him an oak press, still in possession of the family. Ord. deacon Norwich 1819:10:31 Ord. priest 1821:06:17 C.: St Dunstan-in-the-West, [London], 1821-24 Returned to CB, [Cambridgeshire], 1824 Dean and College Lecturer: Junior Proctor: 1825-26 Evening Lecturer at: : Gt St Mary's, CB, ???, CB, ???, Cambridgeshire , 1826 R.: Drypool, Hull, [East Riding of Yorkshire], 1827-34 R.: St John's, Holloway, [London], 1834-47 Prebendary: St Paul's, [London], 1846 Honorary Sec. of: : C.M.S. (of which his father was one of the founders) 1841-73 latterly Sheen, Surrey , A leader of the Evangelical body of the Church of England. Member of: the Royal Commissions on Clerical Subscriptions and Ritual Reform. m. 1829:01:21 Martha SYKES dau. of Nicholas SYKES of Swanland near Hull, [East Riding of Yorkshire], Publ.: Life and Letters of Henry VENN (his grandfather); Missionary Life of: : Xavier etc. d. ; 1873:01:13 buried Mortlake, [Surrey], Portrait by George Richmond in the committee-room of C.M.S. and marble relief in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, [London], brother of John VENN (1823) father of John VENN (1853) father of Henry VENN (1857) (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; Crockford; D.N.B.; Clergy List .) [add:]Portrait, by Richmond, 1831?, at Queens' College [:add] [add:] CP ; 51[:add]

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VENN, HENRY. Adm. pens. at CAIUS, Mar. 31, 1857. [Yr.] s. of the Rev. Henry (above), B.D., sometime Fellow of Queens', and Hon. Secretary of the C.M. Society (and Martha, dau. of Nicholas Sykes). B. [July 27], 1838, at Highgate. Schools, Highgate and Islington proprietary. Matric. Michs. 1857; B.A. 1861; M.A. 1864. Assistant Secretary of the C.M.S., 1861-7. Ord. deacon, 1867; priest, 1868; C. of Mortlake, Surrey , 1867-9. C. of St Simon's, Chelsea, 1869-70. R. of (Clare portion), Tiverton, 1870-85. Rural Dean of Tiverton, 1880-5. V. of Sittingbourne, Kent , 1885-92. V. of Walmer, 1893-1908. Hon. Canon of Canterbury, 1900-23. Married (1) Isabel Louisa, dau. of Captain W. M. De Butts; (2) Louisa Jane W., dau. of Robert Balfour Wardlaw Ramsay. Lived latterly at Canterbury, where he died May 17, 1923. Brother of John (1853); father of Arthur D. (1899) and Henry S. (1888). (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; Venn, II. 334; Crockford; Who was Who. )

Henry VENN Approx. lifespan: 1838–1923 pens. Gonville & Caius College adm1857:03:31 s. of Rev. Henry VENN (1814) BD sometime Fellow of: : > Queens' College and Hon. Sec. of: : C.M. Society (and Martha SYKES dau. of Nicholas SYKES ) b. Highgate, [London], 1838:[07:27] schools Sch: Highgate School Highgate, [London], and Islington proprietary [London], Matric 1857:10MT: BA 1861 MA 1864 Assistant Sec. of: : C.M.S. 1861-67 Ord. deacon 1867 Ord. priest 1868 C.: Mortlake, Surrey , 1867-69 C.: St Simon's, Chelsea, [London], 1869-70 R.: (Clare portion), Tiverton, [Devon], 1870-85 Rural Dean of: Tiverton, [Devon], 1880-85 V.: Sittingbourne, Kent , 1885-92 V.: Walmer, [Kent], 1893-1908 Hon. Canon of: Canterbury, [Kent], 1900-23 m. (1) Isabel Louisa, dau. of Captain: W. M. De Butts m. (2) Louisa Jane W. dau. of Robert Balfour Wardlaw RAMSAY latterly Canterbury, [Kent], d. 1923:05:17 brother of John VENN (1853) father of Arthur D. VENN (1899) father of Henry S. VENN (1888) (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; Venn II. 334; Crockford; Who was Who. )

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VENN, HENRY KNOTT. Adm. sizar at PETERHOUSE, Jan. 10, 1834. [Eldest] s. of Henry Cooke, of Payhembury, near Honiton, Devon (and Mary Knott). B. 1814. School, Blundell's, Tiverton. Matric. Michs. 1834; B.A. 1838; M.A. 1878. Ord. deacon (Exeter) 1839; priest, 1840; C. of Harpford, Devon , 1839-45. C. of Monkton, 1846-60. Assistant Master, All Hallow's School, Honiton. C. of Combe Raleigh, 1860-9. V. of Monkton, 1869-1902. Resided latterly at Monkton House, Honiton, where he died Mar. 23, 1910, aged 95. ( Blundell's Sch. Reg. ; J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; T. A. Walker, 447; Crockford; The Times, Mar. 26, 1910.)

Henry Knott VENN Approx. lifespan: 1814–1910 sizar Peterhouse adm1834:01:10 Eldest s. of Henry Cooke VENN of Payhembury near Honiton, Devon , (and Mary Knott) b. 1814 Sch: Blundell's School Tiverton, [Devon], Matric 1834:10MT: BA 1838 MA 1878 Ord. deacon Exeter 1839 Ord. priest 1840 C.: Harpford, Devon , 1839-45 C.: Monkton, [Devon], 1846-60 Assistant: Sch: Master: All Sch: Hallows School Master: All Hallows, Honiton, [Devon], C.: Combe Raleigh, [Devon], 1860-69 V.: Monkton, [Devon], 1869-1902 latterly Monkton House, Monkton, Honiton, [Devon], d. aged 95 1910:03:23 ( Blundell's School Reg. ; J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; T. A. Walker 447; Crockford; The Times 1910:03:26)

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VENN, HENRY STRAITH. Adm. at CAIUS, Oct. 1, 1888. S. of the Rev. Henry (1857), V. of Sittingbourne (by his 1st wife, Isabel Louisa, dau. of Capt. De Butts). B. [Nov. 28], 1869, in London . Schools, Blundell's, Tiverton and St Peter's, Weston-super-Mare. Matric. Michs. 1888. Farmed in Virginia USA ,, U.S.A., from 1889. Subsequently in the United States Civil Service (Bureau of Commerce). Died Jan. 3, 1908, at Washington. Half-brother of Arthur D. (1899). ( Venn, II. 503; J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; The Times, Jan. 9, 1908.)

Henry Straith VENN Approx. lifespan: 1869–1908 Adm Gonville & Caius College 1888:10:01 s. of Rev. Henry VENN (1857) V.: Sittingbourne, [Kent], (by his 1st wife Isabel Louisa DE BUTTS dau. of Captain – DE BUTTS ) b. London , 1869:[11:28] Schools Sch: Blundell's School Tiverton, [Devon], and St Peter's, Weston-super-Mare, [Somerset], Matric 1888:10MT: Farmed in: : Virginia , USA , from1889 Subsequently in the United States Civil Service (Bureau of Commerce) d. Washington, [District of Columbia], USA , 1908:01:03 half-brother of Arthur D. VENN (1899) ( Venn II. 503; J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; The Times 1908:01:09)

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VENN, JOHN. Adm. sizar at SIDNEY, Oct. 7, 1776. Only s. of the Rev. Henry (1742), R. of Yelling, Huntingdonshire . (and Eling, dau. of the Rev. Thomas Bishop, D.D., Minister of St Maryle-Tower, Ipswich). B. Mar. 9, 1759, at Claph??m, Surrey . School, Hipperholme, Yorkshire . (Mr Sutcliffe). Matric. Michs. 1777; Scholar, 1777; B.A. 1781; M.A. 1786. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 22, 1782; priest (Gloucester) 1783; C. to his father at Yelling. R. of Little Dunham, Norfolk , 1783-92. R. of Clapham, Surrey , 1792-1813. R. of Great Tey, Essex , 1804-13. One of the founders of the Church Missionary Society, 1797, and the central figure of the Clapham 'Sect.' Friend of Charles Simeon. Married (1) Oct. 22, 1789, Katherine, only dau. of William King, merchant of Hull, and had issue; (2) Aug. 25, 1812, Frances, 5th dau. of John Turton, Esq., of Sugnal, near Eccleshall, Staffordshire . Author, Sermons, etc. Died July 1, 1813, at Clapham; buried in the old churchyard. Father of the next and of Henry (1814). (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family ; Foster, Index Eccles.; Clerical Guide; D.N.B.; G. Mag., 1813, II. 91.)

John VENN Approx. lifespan: 1759–1813 sizar Sidney Sussex College adm1776:10:07 Only s. of Rev. Henry VENN (1742) R.: Yelling, Huntingdonshire , (and Eling BISHOP dau. of Rev. Thomas BISHOP DD Minister of: : St Maryle-Tower, Ipswich, [Suffolk], ) b. Clapham, Surrey , 1759:03:09 Sch: Hipperholme School Hipperholme, West Riding of Yorkshire , ( Mr – SUTCLIFFE ) Matric 1777:10MT: Scholar 1777 BA 1781 MA 1786 Ord. deacon Lincoln 1782:09:22 Ord. priest Gloucester 1783 C.: his father Yelling, [Huntingdonshire], R.: Little Dunham, Norfolk , 1783-92 R.: Clapham, Surrey , 1792-1813 R.: Great Tey, Essex , 1804-13 One of the founders of the Church Missionary Society 1797 and the central figure of the Clapham 'Sect.' Friend of Charles SIMEON m. (1) 1789:10:22 Katherine KING only dau. of William KING merchant of Hull, [East Riding of Yorkshire], had issue m. (2) 1812:08:25 Frances TURTON 5th dau. of John TURTON Esq., of Sugnal near Eccleshall, Staffordshire , Publ.: Sermons etc. d. Clapham, [London], 1813:07:01 buried in the old churchyard. father of John VENN (1823) father of Henry VENN (1814) (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family ; Foster, Index Eccles.; Clerical Guide; D.N.B.; G. Mag 1813, II. 91)

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VENN, JOHN. Adm. pens. at QUEENS', Apr. 12, 1823. Of Surrey . [2nd surviving s. of the Rev. John (above). B. Apr. 17, 1802. Schools, Harrow and Charterhouse; and at the H.E.I.C.S. College, Haileybury, 1818-20; went to India as a Cadet; invalided home.] Matric. Michs. 1823; Bell Scholar, 1824; B.A. (12 th Wrangler ) 1827; M.A. 1830. Fellow, 1829-34. Ord. deacon ( London ) June 1, 1828; priest, June 14, 1829; C. of St Mary-le-Strand, London , 1828-9. P.C. of Pinner, Middlesex , 1830-3. V. of St Peter's with St Owen's, Hereford, 1833-70. Provided a steam corn-mill for the benefit of the poor and started an Industrious Aid Society. Preb. of Hereford, 1843-68. Engaged with a Jesuit in the famous Hereford Discussion, 1847. Lived latterly at Aylestone Hill, Hereford. Author, St Paul's Three Chapters on Holiness; Commentary on St Paul's Epistle to the Galatians . Died, unmarried, May 12, 1890. Brother of Henry (1814). (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; List of Carthusians; Harrow Sch. Reg.; Crockford; The Guardian, May 21, 1890.)

John VENN Approx. lifespan: 1802–1890 pens. Queens' College adm1823:04:12 Of Surrey , 2nd surviving s. of Rev. John VENN (1776) b. 1802:04:17 Schools Sch: Harrow School Harrow, [Middlesex], and Charterhouse, [London], ; and at the H.E.I.C.S. College Haileybury, [Hertfordshire], 1818-20 went to India , as a Cadet; invalided home.] Matric 1823:10MT: Bell Scholar 1824 BA 12 th Wrangler 1827 MA 1830 Fellow 1829-34 Ord. deacon London 1828:06:01 Ord. priest 1829:06:14 C.: St Mary-le-Strand, London , 1828-29 P.C.: Pinner, Middlesex , 1830-33 V.: St Peter's with St Owen's, Hereford, [Herefordshire], 1833-70 Provided a steam corn-mill for the benefit of the poor and started an Industrious Aid Society Prebendary: Hereford, [Herefordshire], 1843-68 Engaged with a Jesuit in the famous Hereford Discussion 1847. latterly Aylestone Hill, Hereford, [Herefordshire], Publ.: St Paul's Three Chapters on Holiness; Commentary on St Paul's Epistle to the Galatians d., unmarried 1890:05:12 brother of Henry VENN (1814) (J. Venn, Annals of a Clerical Family; List of Carthusians; Harrow School Reg.; Crockford; The Guardian 1890:05:21)

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VENN, JOHN. Adm. pens. at CAIUS, June 25, 1853. [Elder] s. of the Rev. Henry (1814), B.D., Hon. Secretary of the Church Missionary Society (and Martha, dau. of Nicholas Sykes). B. [Aug. 4], 1834, at Drypool, Hull. Schools, Highgate and Islington proprietary. Matric. Michs. 1853; Scholar; B.A. (6 th Wrangler ) 1857; M.A. 1860; Sc.D. 1884. Fellow, 1857-1923; President, 1912-23. Represented the fifth generation of the Venn family to graduate at Cambridge; the three previous ones were at Oxford. Ord. deacon (Ely) 1858; priest, 1859; C. of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire , 1858-9. C. of Mortlake, Surrey , 1860-2. College Lecturer in Moral Science from 1862. Hulsean Lecturer, 1869. One of those responsible for the development of the Moral Sciences Tripos. Latterly devoted himself to the publication of University and College records. F.R.S., 1883. F.S.A., 1892. President of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society, 1907-8. Availed himself of the provisions of the Clerical Disabilities Relief Act (1870), in 1883. Married, June 20, 1867, Susanna Carnegie, eldest dau. of the Rev. Charles Welland Edmonstone. Inventor of a very successful bowling-machine for cricket. Author, The Logic of Chance; Characteristics of Belief; Symbolic Logic; Empirical Logic; Biographical History of Gonville and Caius; Caius College (College Histories series); Annals of a Clerical Family; John Caius, 1529-1573; Early Collegiate Life; Annals of Gonville and Caius College . Edited Grace-Book ??. Collaborated with his son on the preparation of Part I of Alumni Cantabrigienses and Matriculations and Degrees, 1544-1659. Presented his large collection of books on Logic to the University Library. Died Apr. 4, 1923, at his House in Chaucer Road, Cambridge; buried at Trumpington. Portrait in Caius. Brother of Henry (1857); father of John A. (1902), compiler of this work. ( Clergy List; Venn, II. 313; Who was Who; The Caian, Vol. XXXI, No. iii; Proceeding?? of the Royal Society, 1926; D.N.B. )

John VENN Approx. lifespan: 1834–1923 pens. Gonville & Caius College adm1853:06:25 [Elder] s. of Rev. Henry VENN (1814) BD Hon. Sec. of: : Church Missionary Society (and Martha SYKES dau. of Nicholas SYKES ) b. Drypool, Hull, [East Riding of Yorkshire], 1834:[08:04] schools Sch: Highgate School Highgate, [London], and Sch: Islington proprietary [London], Matric 1853:10MT: Scholar BA 6 th Wrangler 1857 MA 1860 ScD 1884 Fellow 1857-1923 President: 1912-23 Represented the fifth generation of the Venn family to graduate CB, ???, ; the three previous ones were OX, [Oxfordshire], Ord. deacon Ely 1858 Ord. priest 1859 C.: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire , 1858-59 C.: Mortlake, Surrey , 1860-62 College Lecturer in Moral Science from 1862 Hulsean Lecturer: 1869 One of those responsible for the development of the Moral Sciences Tripos. Latterly devoted himself to the publication of University and College records. FRS 1883 FSA 1892 President of: CB, ???, Antiquarian Society 1907-08 Availed himself of the provisions of the Clerical Disabilities Relief Act (1870) in1883 m. 1867:06:20 Susanna Carnegie EDMONSTONE eldest dau. of Rev. Charles Welland EDMONSTONE Inventor of a very successful bowling-machine for cricket. Publ.: The Logic of Chance; Characteristics of Belief; Symbolic Logic; Empirical Logic; Biographical History of Gonville and Caius; Caius College (College Histories series); Annals of a Clerical Family; John Caius 1529-1573; Early Collegiate Life; Annals of Caius College. Edited Grace-Book ??. Collaborated with his son on the preparation of Part I of Alumni Cantabrigienses and Matriculations and Degrees 1544-1659. Presented his large collection of books on Logic to University Library d. 1923:04:04 at his House in Chaucer Road, CB, [Cambridgeshire], buried Trumpington, [Cambridgeshire], Portrait in Gonville & Caius College brother of Henry VENN (1857) father of John A. VENN (1902) compiler of this work. ( Clergy List; Venn II. 313; Who was Who; The Caian Vol. XXXI, No. iii; Proceedings of Royal Society 1926; D.N.B. )

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