Venn: as JOHN REEVE. Adm. sizar (age 16) at Christ's, Oct. 11, 1636. Probably s. of John (1612). B. at Willingale Doe (by Shellow Bowels), Essex. School, Epping (Mr Wrath). Matric. 1637; B.A. 1640-1; M.A. 1646. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Dec. 18, 1641; priest (Lincoln) Mar. 18, 1645-6. R. of Clipston, Northants. (3rd part), 1646. Probably R. of Springfield about 1650-60, ejected. Licensed preacher, 1672. Perhaps the pastor of a congregation in London, who was imprisoned in Newgate and died 1680. (Peile, I. 446.)
Foster has a John Reeves (at Balliol at the appropriate dates) whom he records as V of Clipstone 3rd part in 1646 but the ordination dates don't co-relate so kept separate.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1641 | Ordi(ordination) | Reeves, John | / | deacon | View |