VENN: Matric. pens. from JESUS, Easter, 1612. S. of John (1573). B. at Shrewsbury. B.A. 1614-5; M.A. 1620. Ord. deacon (London) June 4, 1615, age 24; priest, Feb. 25, 1615-6. C. of Rivenhall, Essex. R. of Gt Tolleshunt, 1615. R. of Gt.Braxted, 1638-43. Died 1643. Brother of Godson (1616).
Son of John Meighen [28034]; brother of Godson Meighen [28026].
When ordained deacon (4/6/1615) it was noted that he was constituted to serve cure of Rivenhall, Essex.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1615 | Ordi(ordination) | Meighen, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1616 | Appt(Institution) | Meighen, Thomas | Toulshunt Maior / | Vicar | View |
| 1616 | Ordi(ordination) | Meighen, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1616 | Appt(Institution) | Meighen, Thomas | Tolleshunt Major / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1628 | Libc | Meighen, Thomas | Tolleshunt Major / | Vicar | View |
| 1634 | Subsc | Meighen, Thomas | Diocese of London / | Preacher | View |
| 1634 | Appt(Licensing) | Meighen, Thomas | diocese of London / | Preacher | View |
| 1637 | Libc | Meyhew, Thomas | Tollishunt maior / | Vicar | View |
| 1638 | Appt(Institution) | Meighen, Thomas | Braxted Magna / | Rector | View |
| 1638 | Disp-App | Meighen, Thomas | Great Braxted / | Rector | View |
| 1638 | Disp(Dispensation) | Meighen, Thomas | Tolleshunt Major / | Vicar | View |
| 1640 | Libc | Meighen, Thomas | Tollishunt major / | Vicar | View |
| 1640 | Libc | Meighen, Thomas | Braxted magna / | Rector | View |
| 1643 | Vac(Death) | Meighen, Thomas | Braxted Magna / | Rector | View |