May well be the following - VENN: Matric. sizar from CLARE, Easter, 1583; B.A. 1586-7. Ord. deacon (London) Dec. 21, 1588; priest (Norwich) Mar. 20, 1589-90. V. of Langford, Beds., 1593-1623. Buried there July 8, 1623. Father of Jonathan (1610).
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1588 | Ordi(ordination) | Francis, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1588 | Appt(Licensing) | Francis, Johanni | Pampsworth / | Tolerated to Read Prayers | View |
| 1590 | Ordi(ordination) | Francis, John | / | priest | View |
| 1594 | Appt(Institution) | Francis, John | Langford / | Vicar | View |
| 1597 | Libc | Fances, William | Langford / | Vicar | View |
| 1601 | Libc | Francis, John | Langford / | Vicar | View |
| 1604 | Libc | Frances, John | Langford / | Vicar | View |
| 1611 | Appt(Licensing) | Francis, John | Langford / | Preacher | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Francis, John | Langford / | Vicar | View |