VENN: Matric. sizar from ST JOHN'S, Easter, 1579; B.A. 1582-3; M.A. 1586. Ord. deacon (Chester) Feb. 24, 1600-1. Schoolmaster of Middleton, Lancs., in 1599, and C. there. R. of Radcliffe, Lancs., 1624-37. Died 1637. (E. Axon.).
The identification of the Curate of Middleton in 1622 ideally should be confirmed from a source other than Venn, based on the researches of Ernest Axon.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Subsc | Walkden, Robertum | Headen / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1601 | Ordi(ordination) | Walkden, Robertus | / | deacon | View |
| 1622 | Libc | Walkden, not given | Midleton / | Lecturer | View |
| 1624 | Appt(Institution) | Walkaden, Robertus | Ratcliffe / | Rector | View |
| 1624 | Appt(Institution) | Walkenden, Robertus | Ratclifffe / | Rector | View |
| 1634 | Libc | Walkden, Robert | Ratcliff / | Rector | View |
| 1635 | Libc | Walkden, Robert | Radclyffe / | Rector | View |