Smallwood died in 1584, will proved on 30 June 1584, a copy of which is in Chester Record Office. Information supplied by David Smallwood 19/08/2013
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1544 | Ordi(ordination) | Smalwood, Johannes | / | acolyte | View |
| 1545 | Ordi(ordination) | Smalwood, Joannes | / | subdeacon | View |
| 1546 | Ordi(ordination) | Smalwood, Joannes | / | priest | View |
| 1546 | Ordi(ordination) | Smallwood, Johannes | / | deacon | View |
| 1554 | Libc | Smallwood, Joannes | Copnall / | Rector | View |
| 1554 | Appt(Institution) | Smallwood, Johannes | Coppenhall / | Rector | View |
| 1565 | Libc | Smallwood, Johannes | Copnall / | Rector | View |
| 1578 | Libc | Smalwodd, John | Coppynhall / | Rector | View |