VENN: Matric. pens. from CHRIST'S, Feb. 1579-80. Perhaps s. of Mark, of Clare, Suffolk. B.A. 1583-4; M.A. 1587. One of these names, of ;Wennington,; Essex, ord. deacon (London) 1587, age 25; priest, Nov. 1589. R. of Wennington, 1589-1616; deprived. (Peile, I. 158.)
When ordained deacon in Oct. 1587, dewscribed as having lived in Wennington, Essex, for 4 years.
When ordained priest, Dec. 1589, described as now Rector of Wennington.