VENN: John Boys, Matric. pens. from ST JOHN'S, Easter, 1575. S. of William (1533-4), R. of West Stow, Suffolk. B. at Nettlestead, Jan. 3, 1560-1. School, Hadley, Suffolk. Migrated to Magdalene, with his tutor, H. Copinger, 1577. B.A. from St John's, 1578-9; M.A. 1582; B.D. from Jesus, 1590. Fellow of St John's, 1581. Incorp. at Oxford, 1597. Ord. deacon (Norwich) June 21; priest, June 22, 1583. R. of West Stow, Suffolk, 1591. R. of Boxworth, Cambs., 1506-1636. Preb. of Ely, 1615-44. Died Jan. 14, 1643-4, at Ely. Buried there. A learned scholar, and one of the translators of the Bible. (D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1596 | Appt(Institution) | Boyse, Johannes | Boxworth / | Rector | View |
| 1615 | Appt(Collation) | Boys, Johannis | Ely Cathedral / 1st prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1615 | Appt(Collation) | Boys, Johanni | Ely Cathedral / 2nd Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1625 | Libc | Boyse, Jo: | Boxworth / | Rector | View |
| 1635 | Libc | Boyce, Jo: | Boxworth / | Rector | View |
| 1644 | Vac(Death) | Boise, Johannes | Boxworth / | Rector | View |
| 1644 | Vac(Death) | Bois, Johannes | Boxworth / | Rector | View |