The 1662 institution record is odd. It seems unlikely that this is another Rowland Beresford, though it is not impossible. Is there a scribal error here? But, if so, why are there two entries in E331? Or was he instituted twice twelve months apart?
Venn: Adm. pens. (age 15) at ST JOHN'S, June 21, 1642. S. of John, merchant, of London. B. at Susan, Waltham Abbey, Essex. School, London (private). Matric. 1646; B.A. 1646-7. V. of Pembury, Kent, 1663-76. Buried there Nov. 8, 1676. (Vis. of London, 1634.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1662 | Appt(Institution) | Beresford, Rowlandus | Pembury / | Vicar | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Beresford, Roulandus | Richmersworth / | Preacher | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Beresford, Rolandus | / | View | |
| 1662 | Subsc | Beresford, Rowlandus | / | View | |
| 1663 | Appt(Institution) | Beresford, Rowlandus | Pembury, deanery of Malling / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1663 | Appt(Induction Mandate) | Beresford, Rowlandus | Pepingbery / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1677 | Vac(Death) | Berisford, Rowlandus | Pepingbury / | Vicar | View |