Venn: B.D. 1650 (Incorp. from Oxford). S. of Richard, of East Ogwell, Devon. B. at East Ogwell. Schools, Exeter and Dorchester. Matric. from Magdalen Hall, Oxford, Nov. 4, 1636, age 17; B.A. (Oxford) 1641. Student of Christ Church, 1648-51. M.A. 1648; B.D. 1649-50; D.D. 1665. Expelled from Oxford for puritanism, 1641; restored by the parliamentary visitors, 1647. At one time minister at Puddletown, Dorset. V. of St Laurence, Reading, 1651-9; and of All Saints', Northampton, 1659-70. Ord. deacon and priest (Norwich) Aug. 28, 1661. Chaplain to the King. P.C. of St Mary Aldermanbury, 1671-7. R. of Old Swinford, Worcs., 1676-99. R. of Llansannan, Denbs., 1685. Author, Sermons. Married (i) Mrs Ann Thackham, of St Mary's, Reading; (2) Martha Stamp, of Reading. Died Apr. 7, 1699. Buried at Old Swinford. (Al. Oxon.; D.N.B. ; J. Ch. Smith.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 | Subsc | Ford, Simon | / | View | |
| 1661 | Subsc | Ford, Simon | / | View | |
| 1671 | Appt(Admission) | Ford, Simon | St Mary, Aldermanbury and St Peter Pauper / | Preacher | View |
| 1671 | Appt(Admission) | Ford, Simo | St Mary, Aldermanbury / | Curate | View |