Venn: Oxford, 1624-5; M.A. (Lincoln College, Oxford) 1625. Incorp. at Cambridge, 1625. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) July 23; priest, July 24, 1624. R. ?? Battlesden, Beds., 1626-46; of South Fambridge, Essex ?1640-6. An admirable linguist. Author, Decapla in Psalmo?? drawn from ten languages. Died 1660. (Not to be confuse?? with John Vicars, the Puritan author.) Perhaps brother ?? Samuel (1625). (Peile, I. 324; D.N.B.; Al. Oxon.)
Viccars was rector of Stamford St Mary's from 1627 until his deprivation in Nov 1631 (Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Reign of Charles I ...: 1631-1633). Information supplied by Adrian Gray 08/11/2018
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1624 | Ordi(ordination) | Vicars, John | / | priest | View |
| 1624 | Ordi(ordination) | Vicars, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1645 | Appt(Institution) | Viccars, Johannes | Battlesden / | Rector | View |
| 1661 | Vac(natural death) | Vicars, Johanis | South Fambridge / | Rector | View |