VENN: Matric. pens. from JESUS, Michs. 1556. Perhaps s. of Sir William, Knt. B.A. 1559-60; M.A. 1563. Fellow, 1560-7. Ord. deacon (Ely) July 7, 1560. R. of Broughton Sulney, Notts., 1571-96. R. of Sprotborough, Yorks., 1572-96. Buried Aug. 12, 1596.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1560 | Ordi(candidate for ordination) | Copleye, Phelyppe | / | View | |
| 1560 | Ordi(ordination) | Copley, Philippus | / | deacon | View |
| 1564 | Appt(Admission) | Copley, Phillippus | Sprodburgh / | Rector | View |
| 1571 | Libc | Copley, Christopher | Broughton / | Rector | View |
| 1571 | Appt(Institution) | Copley, Phillippus | Overbroughton / | Rector | View |
| 1574 | Libc | Copleye, Philippus | Sprotburghe / | Rector | View |
| 1587 | Libc | Coplay, Phillip | Broughton / | Rector | View |
| 1592 | Libc | Copley, Philipp | Sprotbroughe / | not given | View |
| 1596 | Vac(natural death) | Copley, Philippus | Broughton / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Vac(natural death) | Copley, Phillippus | Sprodbrough / | Rector | View |