Venn: Matric. pens. from Trinity, Lent, 1577-8; B.A. 1581-2; M.A. 1585; B.D. 1592; D.D. 1603. Fellow, 1585-1603. Adm. at the Inner Temple, 1606. R. of Aldwincle St Peter's, Northants., 1598-1602. R. of St Clement Danes, London, 1602-17. R. of Graveley, with Chesfield, Herts., 1605.One of the first fellows of Chelsea College, 1610. One of the translators of the Bible. Licensed (Bishop of London) Jan. 22, 1602-3; bachelor, age 40; to marry Elizabeth, widow of John Brickett, of St Ethelburga, merchant. Died Nov. 6, 1617. Will, P.C.C; of St Clement Danes. (DNB.; J. Ch. Smith.)
Preached at Paul's Cross on 15 July 1610: Hants RO, 44M69/F2/15/1, fo. 24v.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605 | Disp-App | Layfeild, Joh | St Clement Dacer, London / | Rector | View |
| 1605 | Appt(Institution) | Layfield, Johannes | Graveley et Chevesfield / | Rector | View |
| 1605 | Disp(Dispensation) | Layfeild, Joh | Graveley with Chevesfeld / | Rector | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Leyfild, John | Graveley cum Cheffild / | Rector | View |