Venn: Matric. pens, from Christ's, Easter, 1587. Possibly s. of Thomas, V. of Eccles, Lancs. B. at Salford, Manchester, c. 1572. [According to Peile, Henry and his two brothers were sons of Thomas, V. of Eccles, Lancs., 1576-1606, and a Fellow of Manchester College, 1578. But this parentage (assumed also by Canon Raines) seems doubtful. Thomas W., vicar of Eccles, died 1606; in his will only three sons are mentioned, viz. Thomas, Randle and Timothy.] B.A. from Pembroke, 1590-1; M.A. from King's, 1594; B.D. 1601. Ord. priest (Lincoln), 1594. Chaplain at King's. R. of St Peter's, Cambridge, 1597. R. of Little Gidding, Hunts., 1598-1614. R. of Conington, 1603-14. Preb. of Peterborough, 1608-14. Died Mar. 22, 1613-4. Will. P.C.C. Brother of John (1575) and Robert (1570). (Peile, I. 189; Raines, Fellows of Manchester College.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1598 | Appt(Institution) | Williamson, Henricus | Giddinge Parva / | Rector | View |
| 1603 | Disp-App | Williamson, Henricus | Geddington parva / | Rector | View |
| 1603 | Appt(Institution) | Williamson, Henricus | Conington / | Rector | View |
| 1603 | Disp(Dispensation) | Williamson, Henricus | Cunington / | Rector | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Institution) | Williamson, Henry | Peterborough 5th. Prebend / | Prebendary | View |
| 1613 | Vac(natural death) | Williamson, Henry | Peterborough Cathedral Fifth Prebend / | Prebendary | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Williamson, Henry | Conington / | Rector | View |