Is he the JB in Foster: s. of N., of Braunton, Devon, cler. EXETER COLL. matric. 14 March 1691-2, aged 17; B.A. 1695, M.A. 1698, B.D. 1715, a student of the Inner Temple 1692, as son of Nicholas?
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1698 | Ordi(ordination) | Bear, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1698 | Libc | Bear, Johannes | Remnham / | Curate | View |
| 1699 | Ordi(ordination) | Bear, John | / | priest | View |
| 1699 | Subsc | Bear, Johannes | Remnham / | Curate | View |
| 1699 | Ordi(ordination) | Bear, Johannes | / | priest | View |
| 1711 | Appt(Institution) | Bear, Johannes | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |
| 1711 | Appt(Institution) | Bear, John | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |
| 1715 | Libc | Bear, John | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |
| 1723 | Libc | Bear, John | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |
| 1724 | Libc | Bear, John | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |
| 1725 | Libc | Bear, John | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |
| 1733 | Libc | Bear, John | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |
| 1742 | Libc | Bear, John | Shermanbury / | Rector | View |