prob. VENN: (as CHESTON) B.Civ.L. 1541-2. Preb. of Winchester, 1554. Archdeacon, 1555-71. Died 1571.
all linked as his priesting in 1553 names him as preb. of Beaminster Prima, Bishopstone was in the gift of Stephen Gardiner and Wanborough in that of the Dean & Chapter of Winchester.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chesthunte, Stephanus | / | reader | View |
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chesthunte, Stephanus | / | subdeacon | View |
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chestehunte, Stephanus | / | deacon | View |
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chesthunt, Stephanus | / | priest | View |
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chesthunte, Stephanus | / | first tonsure | View |
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chesthunte, Stephanus | / | exorcist | View |
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chesthunte, Stephanus | / | doorkeeper | View |
| 1553 | Ordi(ordination) | Chesthunte, Stephanus | / | acolyte | View |
| 1558 | Appt(Institution) | Cheston, Stephanus | Busshopston als Eblesborne / | Rector | View |
| 1563 | Vac(resignation) | Cheston, Stephanus | Wanboroughe / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1567 | Libc | Chesten, Stephanus | Netherbury / Prebend of Bemyster prima | Prebendary | View |
| 1572 | Vac(natural death) | Cheston, Sthephanus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Bemister prima | Prebendary | View |