Venn: Matric. pens. from PETERHOUSE, Lent, 1597-8.
Probably s. of Thomas, of Cracoe, near Skipton, Yorks., yeoman. Scholar, 1600-2; B.A. 1601-2. R. of Burnsall (mediety) till 1618. Died 1618-9. Probably brother of Thomas (1602). (Whittaker, Craven, 507.)
Appointed curate at Rylstone 1602 until his death on 2 Sep 1661 (Rylstone parish registers). Information supplied by Margaret Schofield on 02/02/2018
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Subsc | Toppan, John | / | View | |
| --- | Libc | Topham, John | Burnesall / Rilston Chapel | not given | View |
| 1602 | Ordi(ordination) | Topham, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1602 | Ordi(ordination) | Tophan, Johannes | / | deacon | View |
| 1607 | Subsc | Toppan, Johannes | / | View | |
| 1607 | Ordi(ordination) | Tophan, Johannes | / | priest | View |
| 1607 | Ordi(ordination) | Topham, John | / | priest | View |