Venn: Adm. sizar (age 15) at Caius, May 16, 1629. S. of Richard (1588), R. of Broughton, Notts. B. there. School, Melton, Leics. Matric. 1629; Scholar, 1630-5; B.A. 1632-3; M.A. 1636; D.D. (Lit. Reg.) 1661. Fellow, 1635-46.1660—2. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Feb. 18, 1637-8; priest (Peterb.) Mar. 10, 1638-9. Chaplain to Duke of Gloucester. Dean and R. of Bocking, Essex, 1660-74. R. of Toppesfield, 1664-74. Chaplain in ordinary to the King. Sub-dean of Chapel Royal of St James', 1672-4. Preb. of Westminster, 1673. Died 1674. Will, P.C.C. Brother of William (1640). (Venn, 1. 289.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1637 | Ordi(ordination) | Colebrand, Richard | / | deacon | View |
| 1638 | Ordi(ordination) | Colebrand, Robert | / | priest | View |
| 1660 | Appt(Institution) | Colbrand, Richard | Bocking / | Rector | View |
| 1660 | Subsc | Colebrand, Richard | Bockin / | Rector | View |
| 1663 | Subsc | Colbrand, Richard | unspecified / | Preacher | View |
| 1664 | Appt(Institution) | Colebrand, Richardus | Toppesfield / | Rector | View |
| 1664 | Subsc | Colebrand, Richardus | Toppesfield / | Rector | View |