VENN: M.A. 1562 (Incorporation in another University. It conferred the privileges of their degree.'Incorp. from Oxford). B. in London, 1525. Adm. demy of Magdalen College, Oxford, July 25, 1539; B.A. (Oxford) 1550; M.A. 1553; B.D. and D.D. 1565-6. Fellow of Magdalen College, 1550-4. R. of Balcombe, Sussex, 1553. V. of Eccleshall, Staffs., 1553. R. of Swinnerton, 1555. Preb. of Winchester, 1559-60. R. of Rotherfield, Sussex, 1559-80. R. of Upham, Hants., 1560; of Nursling, 1560; and of Exton, 1561. R. of Cotton, Suffolk, 1562. Preb. of Chichester, 1563-80. Treasurer of Chichester, 1567-80. R. of Buriton, Hants., 1569. Preb. of Sarum, 1570-80. Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, 1580-1609. Author, sermons, etc. Died Apr. 9, 1609. Buried at Eccleshall. 'Monumental inscription.'M.I. (D.N.B.; Cooper, II. 515; A. B. Beaven; Al. Oxon., where there is some confusion as to his identity.).
SEE OXFORD DNB: Overton, William (1524/5?–1609), bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Libc | Overton, William | Huva Villa / | Prebendary | View |
| --- | Libc | Overton, William | Huva Villa / | Prebendary | View |
| 1553 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Slyngesbye / | Rector | View |
| 1553 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Balcombe / | Rector | View |
| 1559 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Cotton / | Rector | View |
| 1559 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Dunmo Magna / | Vicar | View |
| 1559 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Exton / | Vicar | View |
| 1560 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Norshange / | Rector | View |
| 1560 | Ordi(ordination) | Overton, Willimus | / | deacon | View |
| 1560 | Ordi(ordination) | Overton, Willimus | / | priest | View |
| 1561 | Appt(Installation) | Overton, William | Chichester Cath. / Prebend of Hova Villa | Prebendary | View |
| 1562 | Libc | Overton, William | Upham / | Rector | View |
| 1562 | Libc | Overton, William | Exton / | Rector | View |
| 1562 | Libc | Overton, William | Winchester Cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1562 | Libc | Overton, William | Nurshullinge / | Rector | View |
| 1563 | Appt(Installation) | Overton, William | Chichester Cath. / Prebend of Woodhourne | Prebendary | View |
| 1564 | Libc | Overton, William | Chichester Cathedral / Prebend of Woodhorne | Prebendary | View |
| 1564 | Libc | Overton, William | Chichester Cathedral / Prebend of Woodhorne | Prebendary | View |
| 1566 | Appt(protestation for residence) | Overton, William | Chichester Cath. / | canon residentiary | View |
| 1567 | Appt(Installation) | Overton, William | Chichester Cath. / | Treasurer | View |
| 1569 | Appt(Admission) | Overton, William | Chichester cathedral / | canon residentiary | View |
| 1569 | Appt(Collation) | Overton, William | Buriton / | Rector | View |
| 1570 | Libc | Overton, Willelmus | Yatesbury / | Prebendary | View |
| 1570 | Libc | Overton, William | Chichester Cathedral / | Canon | View |
| 1570 | Libc | Overton, William | Woodhorne / | Canon | View |
| 1570 | Libc | Overton, William | Woodhorne / | Prebendary | View |
| 1570 | Libc | Overton, William | Chichester Cathedral / | Treasurer | View |
| 1570 | Libc | Overton, William | Chichester Cath. / | Treasurer | View |
| 1570 | Appt(Admission) | Overton, William | Chichester, St. Mary's Hospital / | warden | View |
| 1570 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Ratherfeild / | Rector | View |
| 1570 | Appt(Institution) | Overton, Willelmus | Ratherfeld / | Rector | View |
| 1573 | Libc | Overton, Willelmus | Yatesbury / | Prebendary | View |
| 1573 | Libc | Overton, William | Chichester Cathedral / | Treasurer | View |
| 1573 | Libc | Overton, William | Woodhorne / | Prebendary | View |
| 1576 | Libc | Overton, Willelmus | Yachebere / | Prebendary | View |
| 1576 | Libc | Overton, Willelmus | Yatesbury / | Prebendary | View |
| 1577 | Vac(resignation) | Overton, William | Winchester Cathedral / prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1579 | Libc | Overton, William | Yatesbury / | Prebendary | View |
| 1579 | Libc | Overton, William | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Yettesbury | Prebendary | View |
| 1580 | Vac(Promotion) | Overton, William | Chichester Cathedral / Prebend of Woodhorn alias Erlington | Prebendary | View |
| 1580 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Overton, Willimus | Coventry and Lichfield / | Bishop | View |
| 1580 | Vac(Promotion) | Overton, Willimus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Yatisbury | Prebendary | View |
| 1580 | Vac(Promotion) | Overton, William | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Yatesbury | Prebendary | View |
| 1580 | Vac(Promotion) | Overton, William | Chichester Cathedral / | Treasurer | View |
| 1580 | Appt(consecration) | Overton, Willimus | Coventry and Lichfield / | Bishop | View |
| 1582 | Libc | Overton, Willimus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Yatesbury | Prebendary | View |
| 1587 | Appt(Presentation) | Overton, William | Newton Regis / | Rector | View |