In VENN as JOHNSTONE, William Vanden Bempde. Adm. pens. TRINITY HALL 22 Nov. 1797; son of Charles of Haverford West, Pembrokeshire; school Charterhouse; migrated to Trinity College 10 Oct. 1798; matric. Michs. 1800; BA 1803
The connection with the Vanden Bempdes appears to come through his father Charles of Ludlow, 2nd son of Lady Annandale, sole heir of John Vanden Bempde in relation to the lands around Ludlow. In various family histories, eg. The History of the Johnstones, information is given about their lordship of the manor of Culmington, and the advowson of the parish church where William Johnstone was rector from 1804 to 1856 (d.s.p.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | Appt(Licensing) | Johnstone, William | Culmington / | Curate | View |
| 1803 | Ordi(ordination) | Johnstone, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1804 | Appt(Licensing) | Johnstone, William | Edgton / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1804 | Appt(Institution) | Johnstone, William | Culmington / | Rector | View |
| 1804 | Ordi(ordination) | Johnstone, William | / | priest | View |
| 1804 | Appt(Licensing) | Johnstone, William | Sibdon / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1812 | Vac(resignation) | Johnstone, William | Edgton / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1812 | Vac(resignation) | Johnstone, William | Sibdon / | Perpetual Curate | View |