Venn:Adm. at King's (age 17) a scholar from Eton, Aug. 24, 1573. Of London. B. at Princes Risborough Bucks, (according to Harwood). Matric. 1573; B.A. 1577-8 M.A. 1581; D.D. 1594. Fellow, 1576-86. Master of Clare 1601-12. Vice-Chancellor, 1602. Provost of King's, 1612-15 Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth and James I. R. of Willingham Cambs., 1586-1601. Canon of Peterborough, 1595-1602 R. of Kingston, Cambs., 1596-1601. R. of Little Barfield and V. of Halstead, Essex. R. of Toppesfield, 1601-3. Died Mar. 26, 1615. Will, P.C.C. Benefactor of King's. Brother of John (1571). (Harwood.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1586 | Appt((Other)) | Smythe, William | Willingham / | Rector | View |
| 1586 | Appt(Institution) | Smyth, Willimus | Willingham / | Rector | View |
| 1595 | Appt(Collation) | Smyth, Willimus | Peterborough Cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Institution) | Smith, Willimus | Kingston / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Disp(Dispensation) | Smythe, Guliel | Wellingham als Wivelingham / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Disp-App | Smythe, Guliel | unspecified / | not given | View |
| 1615 | Vac(natural death) | Smith, Gulielmus | Wivelingham / | Rector | View |