VENN: Adm. sizar (age 17) at CAIUS, Oct. 5, 1705. S. of John, innkeeper, of Downham, Norfolk. B. there, 1688. School, Wisbech. ' Matric. 1705-6; Scholar, 1705-10; B.A. 1709-10. Ord. deacon (Ely, Litt. dim. from Norwich) Sept. 23, 1711; priest (Norwich) Sept. 29, 1712; C. of Watlington, Norfolk. R. of North Pickenham and Houghton, 1719-48. Married Ellen, dau. of Robert Shuldham, M.D., of Kettlestone. Died June 11, 1748. Ancestor of Baron Cranworth and father of Robert (1739). (Venn, I. 513; Burke, Ext. Peerage.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1711 | Subsc | Rolfe, Waters | / | View | |
| 1711 | Ordi(ordination) | Rolfe, Waters | / | deacon | View |
| 1711 | Ordi(ordination) | Rolfe, Waters | / | deacon | View |
| 1712 | Ordi(ordination) | Rolfe, Waters | / | priest | View |
| 1712 | Subsc | Rosse, Waters | Wallington, Norfolk / | Curate | View |
| 1716 | Subsc | Rolfe, Waters | Schuldham, Norfolk / | Curate | View |
| 1719 | Subsc | Rolfe, Waters | Houghton Supra Montem, Norfolk / | Rector | View |
| 1719 | Subsc | Rolfe, Waters | North Pikenham, Norfolk / | Rector | View |
| 1719 | Appt(Institution) | Rolfe, Waters | North Pickenham / | Rector | View |
| 1719 | Appt(Institution) | Rolfe, Waters | Houghton super montem / | Rector | View |
| 1748 | Vac(Death) | Rolfe, Walter | North Pickenham with Houghton annexed / | Rector | View |