"ser." Magdalen Coll., matric. 18 March, 1657-8; B.A. from Trinity Coll. 1660; M.A. from Magdalen Coll. 1664, D.D. Lambeth 18 Jan., 1695, rector of Farndish, Beds, 1671, vicar of Kimbolton, Hunts, 1676, rector of Holywell, Hunts, 1681, canon of Lincoln 1694, and subdean 1695, until his death 12 Feb., 1703-4.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Appt(Licensing) | Knighton, Johannes | Diocese of Lincoln / | Preacher | View |
| 1662 | Ordi(ordination) | Knighton, John | / | priest | View |
| 1662 | Ordi(ordination) | Knighton, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Knighton, John | Diocese of Lincoln / | Preacher | View |
| 1671 | Appt(Institution) | Knighton, Johannes | Farndish / | Rector | View |
| 1676 | Appt(Institution) | Knighton, Johannes | Kimbolton / | Vicar | View |
| 1681 | Appt(Institution) | Knighton, Johannes | Holywell cum Needingworth / | Rector | View |
| 1684 | Vac(resignation) | Knighton, Johannes | Kimbolton / | Vicar | View |
| 1684 | Appt(Resignation) | Knighton, Johannes | Kimbolton / | Vicar | View |
| 1692 | Appt(Admission) | Knighton, John | Bishop of Lincoln / | Chaplain | View |
| 1694 | Appt(Collation) | Knighton, John | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Dunholme alias Dunham | Prebendary | View |
| 1695 | Appt(Presentation) | Knighton, John | Lincoln Cathedral / subdeanery | subdean | View |
| 1695 | Appt(Institution) | Knighton, Johannes | Lincoln Cathedral / | subdean | View |
| 1704 | Vac(Death) | Knighton, Johannes | Hollywell cum Nedingworth / | Rector | View |