VENN (as BIRCH): Matric. pens. from ST JOHN'S, Michs. 1544. S. of George, of Birch, Lancs. B. at Manchester. B.A. 1547-8; M.A. from Corpus Christi, 1551. Fellow of Corpus Christi, 1548-53 (ejected). Ord. deacon (London) May 15, 1552. R. of Gateshead, 1559-64. Warden of Manchester College in 1560. Preb. of Durham, 1562-7 (deprived). R. of Stanhope, 1564-75. Died 1575. Benefactor to St John's and Clare Colleges. (Cooper, I. 562; III. 71.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552 | Ordi(ordination) | Byrche, Willimus | / | deacon | View |
| 1561 | Appt(Presentation) | Byrche, William | Gatyshede / | Rector | View |