Venn: Matric. sizar from Peterhouse, Easter, 1618; B.A. 1621-2; M.A. 1625. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Dec. 22, 1622; priest, Sept. 22, 1628. Perhaps C. of Felmersham, Beds., 1623. R. of Caenby, Lincs., 1629. R. of St Swithin, London, 1643-60. Perhaps V. of Tonbridge, Kent, in 1646. Afterwards retired to Enfield. Author, religious. Will (P.C.C.) 1680. Perhaps father of the next. (D.N.B.; Calamy, I. 148.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1622 | Ordi(ordination) | Sheffield, Johannes | / | deacon | View |
| 1628 | Ordi(ordination) | Sheffield, John | / | priest | View |
| 1634 | Subsc | Sheffeild, Johannes | Diocese of Lincoln / | Preacher | View |
| 1634 | Libc | Sheffeild, Johannes | Carebie / | Rector | View |
| 1634 | Appt(Licensing) | Sheffeild, Johannes | Diocese of Lincoln / | Preacher | View |