VENN: (as RAYNSFORD) B.D. 1635 (Incorporation in another University. It conferred the privileges of their degree.'Incorp. from Oxford). Of Kent. Probably s. of Miles. ' Matric. (Wadham College, Oxford) Oct. 23, 1618, age 16; B.A. 1620-1; M.A. 1623; B.D. 1631; D.D. 1637. V. of Bromley, Kent, 1630-4. R. of Woolwich, 1631-49. V. of Henley-on-Thames, Oxon., 1632. Perhaps preb. of Sarum, 1644. Died Mar. 31, 1649. Will, 'Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C. (Al. Oxon.; N. and Q., 12th S., IX. 520, where he is made father of Robert, one of the early British settlers in America.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1632 | Subsc | Rainsford, Robertus | Henly / | Rector | View |
| 1632 | Appt(Institution) | Rainsford, Robertus | Henly / | Rector | View |
| 1635 | Libc | Ramsfer, Robertus | Henly / | Rector | View |
| 1641 | Libc | Ramsford, Robertus | Henley / | Rector | View |
| 1644 | Appt(Institution) | Rainfford, Robert | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Minor Pars Altaris | Prebendary | View |