FOSTER
s Edward of Wedgburyy Staffs cler; ST MARY HALLm 24/4/1727 aged 18; CHRIST CHURCH BA 1731, inc. Bilston 1736, V Wednesbury 1744, died 8/7/1782
Father of John [CCE9356]
According to the burial registers of Bilston, on 6 Apr 1766 Edward's son John Best, clerk and fellow of Worcester College, Oxford, was licenced to the perpetual curacy of Bilston upon his father's resignation. Source: http://www.gpt63.dial.pipex.com/bil-bur1/bil-bur-notes.pdf supplied by Christine Buckley on 11/6/2009
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1731 | Appt(Licensing) | Best, Edvardus | Missinden / | Deacon | View |
| 1731 | Ordi(ordination) | Best, Edvardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1737 | Ordi(ordination) | Best, Edward | / | priest | View |
| 1737 | Subsc | Best, Edward | Bilston / | Curate | View |
| 1737 | Appt(Subscription on Appointment) | Best, Edward | Marchington / | not given | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Subscription on Appointment) | Best, Edward | Wednesbury / | Vicar | View |
| 1782 | Vac(Death) | Best, Edward | Wednesbury / | Vicar | View |