Venn: Matric. sizar from St John's, Easter, 1598. Perhaps s. of Richard (? above), V. of Ryhall, Rutland. B.A. 1601-2. Head Master of Stamford School, Lincs., in 1608. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Apr. 2; priest, June 7, 1612. R. of Stamford St Michael's, 1612-5, 'M.A.' R. of Preston, Rutland, 1617-45 (sic). Buried at Oakham, Feb. 28, 1645 (sic). Will of one of these names, of Oakham, clerk, dated, Nov. 16, 1648; proved (P.C.C.) 1649; mentions grandchildren. Perhaps father of Richard (1636). (Thos. Sandall, Stamford School.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605 | Appt(Admission) | Swan, Richardum | Stamford / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1605 | Appt(Licensing) | Swann, Richard | Stamford St Michael. / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1612 | Ordi(ordination) | Swann, Richard | / | priest | View |
| 1612 | Ordi(ordination) | Swann, Richard | / | deacon | View |
| 1612 | Appt(Institution) | Swan, Richus | St Michus united with St Trinitats, St Andreas (al / | Rector | View |
| 1612 | Appt(Institution) | Swann, Richard | Stamford St Michael. / | Rector | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Swann, Richard | Stamford St Michael / | Rector | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Swann, Richard | Stamford St Mary / | Curate | View |
| 1614 | Subsc | Swann, Richard | / | View | |
| 1614 | Appt(Licensing) | Swann, Richard | Stamford St Mary / | Curate | View |
| 1617 | Appt(Institution) | Swanne, Richard | Preston / | Rector | View |