VENN: Matric. pens. from TRINITY, Easter, 1629, Wilford. Of Kent. Probably s. of Francis, of Dover. B. c. 1614. Scholar, 1631; B.A. 1632-3, Wilsford; M.A. 1636; D.D. 1660 ( Lit. Reg.). Fellow, 1633. Master of Corpus Christi (by Royal mandate) June 29, 1661-7. Vice-Chancellor, 1665-6, 1666-7. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Sept. 24, 1637. V. of St Ippolyts, Herts., 1637-43. R. of Holywell with Needingworth, Hunts., 1645-67. Chaplain to the King, 1660. Archdeacon of Bedford, 1662-7. Dean of Ely, 1662. R. of Landbeach, Cambs., 1667. Died July 18, 1667. Buried in the College Chapel. Will proved (V.C.C.) 1668. Admon. (P.C.C.) Aug. 1667. (Bentham, Ely; Vis. of Kent, 1619; Le Neve, Fasti, III. 681.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Appt(Resignation) | Wilford, Francis | Hippolletts / | Vicar | View |
| 1638 | Ordi(ordination) | Wilford, Franciscus | / | deacon | View |
| 1638 | Ordi(ordination) | Wilford, Franciscus | / | priest | View |
| 1645 | Appt(Institution) | Wilford, Franciscus | Hollewell / | Rector | View |
| 1646 | Appt(Licensing) | Wilford, Franciscus | Hollewell / | Preacher | View |
| 1662 | Appt(Institution) | Wilford, Franciscus | Ely Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Wilford, Francis | Ely Cathedral / Deanery | Dean | View |
| 1662 | Libc | Wilford, Franciscus | Hollewell / | Rector | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Wilford, Francis | Bedford / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Wilford, Francis | Holiwill c Needingworth / | Rector | View |
| 1662 | Appt(Institution) | Wilford, Franciscus | Archdeaconry of Bedford / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1662 | Appt(Institution) | Wilford, Franciscus | Ely cathedral / deanery | Dean | View |
| 1667 | Vac(Death) | Wilford, Franciscus | Ely cathedral / deanery | Dean | View |