Classified in 1592 amongst 'no graduates nor preachers but catechizers'.
Poynton lies in Prestbury parish: it is very possible that the 1565 and 1592 entries refer to the same man, although the latter could be a namesake kinsman.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1557 | Ordi(ordination) | Hornbe, Willimus | / | acolyte | View |
| 1558 | Ordi(ordination) | Hornbie, Willimus | / | priest | View |
| 1558 | Ordi(ordination) | Hornbie, Willimus | / | deacon | View |
| 1558 | Ordi(ordination) | Hornbie, Willimus | / | subdeacon | View |
| 1565 | Libc | Hornbye, Willmus | Presbury / | Unknown | View |
| 1592 | Libc | Hornebie, William | Poynton / | Curate | View |