Venn: Matric. pens, from St John's, Easter, 1616. 2nd s. of Thomas, of Cotterstock, Northants., Esq. B.A. 1618-9; M.A. 1622. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) June 4; priest, June 5, 1626. V. of Bicker, Lincs., 1631-6. Married Amy, dau. of George Lynne, of Southwick, Northants. Died 1636, aged c. 37. Will proved (Lincoln) 1636. Father of James (next). (Vis. of Northants., 1618; H. I. Longden.)