Venn: B.Civ.L. 1514-5; D.Civ.L. 1522-3. Adm. advocate, 1522. Preb. of St Paul's, 1526. Archdeacon of London, 1529. Preb. of York, 1532. Archdeacon of Cleveland, 1533. R. of Waverton, Cheshire, 1534. Precentor, 1534; and treasurer of York, 1539. Dean of Chester, 1547. R. of Standish, Lanes., 1552. Died Dec 1558. Will (P.C.C). (Cooper, 1. 187; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1547 | Appt(Presentation) | Clyff, William | Chester Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1554 | Libc | Cliff, Willmus | Standish / | Rector | View |
| 1559 | Vac(Death) | Cliffe, Willimus | Standishe / | Rector | View |
| 1560 | Vac(Death) | Clyff, William | Chester Cathedral / | Dean | View |