VENN: B.D. 1640 (Incorporation in another University. It conferred the privileges of their degree.'Incorp. from Oxford). S. of Edward, of Oxford. Matric. at Oxford, 1621; B.A. 1623; M.A. 1626; B.D. 1636; D.D. 1662. Fellow of Exeter College, 1625-41. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Dec. 6, 1619. V. of Melksham, Wilts., 1640; and of Clevedon, Somerset, 1660. Father of Philip 1671 (Al. Oxon.)
Noted as minister of Melksham in Great Rolls of Wilts. Quarter Sessions 1647 & 1650 (WSRO A1/110/1647H/193A &1650E/196).
The forename in the institution of 1639 is prob. clerical error.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1629 | Subsc | Carpenter, Eduardus | / | View | |
| 1630 | Ordi(ordination) | Carpenter, Edwardus | / | priest | View |
| 1640 | Subsc | Carpenter, Eduardus | Melksham / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1640 | Appt(Institution) | Carpenter, Johannes | Melksham / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1661 | Appt(Institution) | Carpenter, Eduardus | Cleevedon / | Vicar | View |
| 1661 | Appt(Institution) | Carpenter, Edwardus | Clevedon / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1662 | Libc | Carpenter, Eduardus | Cleevedon / | Vicar | View |