Venn: as SAWREY or SORY, WILLIAM. Matric. pens, from St John's, Easter, 1581. 2nd s. of Henry (? John), of Plumpton, near Ulverston, Cumberland. B. there, Sept. 4, 1564. Migrated to Peterhouse, May 26, 1582. B.A. 1583-4; M.A. 1587. Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) Mar. 19, 1587-8. V. of Preston, Lancs., 1592-1604. R. of Windermere, Cumberland, 1594-1610. R. of Halton, Lanes., 1606-10. {Nightingale, 1036.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1588 | Ordi(ordination) | Sawrey, Willimus | / | priest | View |
| 1588 | Ordi(ordination) | Sawrey, Willimus | / | deacon | View |
| 1592 | Libc | Sawrey, William | Preston / | Vicar | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Institution) | Sawrey, Willmus | Preston / | Vicar | View |
| 1594 | Appt(Institution) | Sawrey, Willmus | Gosforth / | Rector | View |