Venn: B.A. 1563-4. Of Huntingdonshire. M.A. 1567; B.D. 1574. Fellow of St John's, 1567. Senior Fellow, 1580. Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) June 22, 1573. R. of Water Newton, Hunts., 1573-80. R. of Knapton, Norfolk, during 1573. University preacher, 1577. R. of Glaston, Rutland, 1579-84. R. of Thomhaugh, Northants., 1581-1616. R. of Stibbington, Hunts., 1589-c. 1612. Dean of Stamford, Lincs., 1610. Died 1616. Benefactor to Stibbington Church. Probably brother of Christopher (1555).
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1573 | Ordi(ordination) | Smayth, Abelus | / | deacon | View |
| 1573 | Ordi(ordination) | Smayth, Abelus | / | priest | View |
| 1573 | Appt(Admission) | Smith, Abel | Water Newton / | Rector | View |
| 1579 | Appt(Institution) | Smith, Abellus | Glaston / | Rector | View |
| 1579 | Appt(Presentation) | Smyth, Abel | Glaston / | Rector | View |
| 1580 | Vac(resignation) | Smith, Abel | Water Newton / | Rector | View |
| 1589 | Appt(Presentation) | Smythe, Abell | Stepington / | Rector | View |
| 1597 | Libc | Smith, Abell | Stibington / | Rector | View |