VENN: Matric. from GONVILLE HALL, Michs. 1555. 4th s. of Sir Thomas, Knt., of Hockwold, Norfolk. B. 1549. Scholar of Christ's, c. 1563; B.A. 1566-7; M.A. 1570; B.D. 1577; D.D. 1582. Fellow of Pembroke, 1567. President of Queens', 1579-1614. Vice-Chancellor, 1585-6. Incorp. at Oxford, 1576. Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) July 31, 1572. Preacher, 1576. V. of Soham, Cambs., 1577-1614. Chancellor and preb. of Lichfield, 1586-1614. Archdeacon of Stafford, 1586-1614. Preb. of Southwell, 1588-99. R. of Wentworth, Cambs., 1591-1610. Dean of Ely, 1591-1614. Adm. at Gray's Inn, Feb. 20, 1593-4. Died Oct. 12, 1614, aged 65. Buried in Ely Cathedral. Monumental inscription. Will (Prerogative Court of Canterbury.) 1614; left bequests of books, etc. to Queens'. Brother of Francis (1561), etc. (Venn, I. 39; Searle; Vis. of Essex, 1634.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1572 | Ordi(ordination) | Tyndall, Humfidus | / | priest | View |
| 1572 | Ordi(ordination) | Tyndall, Humfidus | / | deacon | View |
| 1586 | Appt(Installation) | Tyndall, Humfrey | Lichfield Cathedral / prebend of Alderwayes | Prebendary | View |
| 1592 | Libc | Tyndall, Humfrey | Lichfield Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1593 | Appt(Appointment) | Tyndall, Humphridus | Diocese of Ely / | official | View |
| 1600 | Appt(commission to institute) | Tyndall, Humfridus | Wentworth alias Wynford / | Rector | View |
| 1601 | Libc | Tyndall, Humfridus | Ely Cathedral / | Dean | View |