Adm. sizar (age 17) at St John's, Apr. 20, 1657. S. of Abraham, clothier, of Garsdale, Yorks. B. there. Schools, Sedbergh (Mr Jackson) and Giggleswick (Mr Briggs). Matric. 1657, 'Robert'; B.A. 1660-1. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 30, 1663. Probably V. of Anwick, Lincs., 1668-84. Head Master of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, 1698-1722. Father of Ralph (1722).
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 | Ordi(ordination) | Nelson, Gilbertus | / | deacon | View |
| 1661 | Ordi(ordination) | Nelson, Gilbert | / | deacon | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Nelson, Gilbert | Grammar Schoole, Bingham / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1663 | Libc | Nelson, Gilbertus | Cropwell Butler / | Curate | View |
| 1663 | Libc | Nelson, Gilbert | Bingham / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1663 | Libc | Nelson, Gilbert | Bingham / | Curate | View |
| 1666 | Appt(Institution) | Nelson, Gilbertus | Anwicke / | Vicar | View |
| 1666 | Subsc | Nelson, Gilbert | Anwicke / | Vicar | View |
| 1667 | Subsc | Nelson, Gilbert | Ruskinton / | Curate | View |
| 1671 | Appt(Licensing) | Nelson, Gilbertus | Anwick / | Preacher | View |
| 1678 | Vac(Death) | Nelson, Gualterus | Anwick / | Vicar | View |