The link between the ordinand and the V of Churchill rests largely on Foster. The link between the ordinand and the C of Sarsden seems likely given the ordinand's connection with Sarsden.
Foster: Griffin, John, s Ric., of Towcester, Northants, gent. (subs. pleb.). Merton Coll, matric 4 Apr 1696, aged 15; BA 19 Mar 1701-2, MA 14 Feb 1708-9, vicar of Churchill, Oxon; died at Sarsden 8 June 1731, buried at Churchill next day. Rawl., ii, 89.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1702 | Ordi(ordination) | Griffin, Johannes | / | deacon | View |
| 1704 | Ordi(ordination) | Griffin, Joh | / | priest | View |
| 1705 | Subsc | Griffin, John | Sarsden / | Curate | View |
| 1712 | Subsc | Griffin, John | Churchill / | Lecturer | View |
| 1716 | Libc | Griffin, blank | Churchill / | Curate | View |
| 1716 | Libc | Griffin, blank | Churchill / | Curate | View |