VCH Gloucestershire confirms this man vicar of Leigh 1565 and that he was 'perfect in Latin and scripture' based on entries in Hockaday Abs (cclix) and State of the Clergy 1576 xlvii, f 139)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1565 | Appt(Institution) | Sherysse, Joannes | Lye / | Vicar | View |
| 1565 | Appt(Presentation) | Sherieffe, John | Lye / | Vicar | View |
| 1565 | Appt(Institution) | Sheryffe, Johannes | Lye / | Vicar | View |
| 1576 | Libc | Sheriffe, Johannes | Leigh / | Vicar | View |
| 1577 | Vac(natural death) | Sterffe, Richardus | Lyghe / | Vicar | View |