Venn: Matric. pens, from Trinity, c. 1596; a scholar from Westminster, 1597; B.A. 1600-1; M.A. 1604; B.D. 1611; D.D. 1630. Fellow, 1602. Ord. deacon (Ely); priest (Peterb.) Sept. 23, 1610. R. of Croxton, Cambs., 1610. R. of Hatfield, Herts., 1613-c.50, sequestered but restored. Preb. of Lincoln, 1618-50, deprived. R. of Gt Stanmore, Middlesex, 1618-48. R. of Tewin, Herts. Buried there 1650. Will (P.C.C.) 1650-1. {N. and Q., 2nd S., xi. 174.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1606 | Ordi(ordination) | Raynsford, Henricus | / | deacon | View |
| 1610 | Ordi(ordination) | Rainsford, Henricus | / | priest | View |
| 1610 | Appt(Institution) | Raynsford, Henricus | Croxton / | Rector | View |
| 1612 | Vac(resignation) | Rainsford, Henricus | Croxton / | Rector | View |
| 1613 | Appt(Institution) | Rainsford, Henricus | Hatfeild Epi / | Rector | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Rainsford, | Bishop's Hatfield / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Appt(Institution) | Rainsford, Henricus | Hin*ur* / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Disp(Dispensation) | Rainsford, Henr | Hinxworthe / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Appt(Collation) | Rainsford, Henricus | Lincoln Cathedral / Rossington prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1618 | Disp-App | Rainsford, Henr | Hatfeild / | Rector | View |
| 1634 | Libc | Rainsford, Henricus | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Nassington | Prebendary | View |
| 1634 | Libc | Rainsford, Henricus | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Nassington | Prebendary | View |
| 1648 | Appt(Resignation) | Raynsford, Henricus | Stanmore Magna / | Rector | View |