Biography of Bishop Thomas Tanner 1674-1735
On 24 Jan 1674 Bishop Thomas Tanner was born at Market Lavington, Wiltshire.
In 1701 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 26) and Rose Moore (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Bishop John Moore (age 55) and Rose Butler.
In 1706 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 31) was appointed Rector of Thorpe, Norwich.
On 15 Mar 1706 [his wife] Rose Moore (age 25) died. She was buried in Norwich Cathedral [Map] under a white marble tablet with an inscription to her memory.
In 1713 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 38) became Canon of Ely Cathedral [Map].
Before 11 Jun 1718 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 44) and Frances Preston (age 40) were married.
On 11 Jun 1718 [his wife] Frances Preston (age 40) died. She was buried on the south side of the bishop's chapel in Norwich Cathedral [Map].
In 1724 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 49) became Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
On 23 Jan 1732 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 57) was appointed Bishop of St Asaph.
In May 1733 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 59) and Elizabeth Scottowe of Thorpe by Norwich were married.
On 14 Dec 1735 Bishop Thomas Tanner (age 61) died.
Vesta Monumenta. 1736. Plate 1.45. Portrait of Thomas Tanner, Bishop of Asaph. Engraving by George Vertue (age 52) after a portrait of Tanner painted by an unknown artist
On 01 May 1771 [his former wife] Elizabeth Scottowe of Thorpe by Norwich died.
[his son] Thomas Tanner was born to Bishop Thomas Tanner and Frances Preston.