Venn: Adm. CORPUS CHRISTI 1674. Of Norfolk. Born Felmingham 1655. Matric. 1674; BA 1677/8; ord. deacon Norwich May 1678; priest June 1679; V of Buxton, Norfolk 1681-91; chaplain to Earl of Yarmouth. Died 8 May 1691; buried Buxton, M.I. Father of Benjamin, actor and dramatist. See DNB - for son.
Venn gives surname Griffen, DNB gives Griffin
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1678 | Ordi(ordination) | Griffin, Benjamin | / | deacon | View |
| 1679 | Ordi(ordination) | Griffin, Benjamin | / | priest | View |
| 1680 | Subsc | Griffin, Benjamin | Felmingham / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1681 | Appt(Institution) | Griffin, Benjaminus | Buxton, Norf / | Vicar | View |
| 1692 | Vac(Death) | Griffen, Benjamini | Buxton / | Vicar | View |