VENN: Matric. sizar from PETERHOUSE, Michs. 1548. Probably s. of Thomas, Merchant Taylor. B.A. 1551-2; M.A. 1555; LL.D. 1560-1. Fellow, 1553-62. Resided abroad under Queen Mary. Public Orator, 1559-60. Admitted advocate, Nov. 3, 1562. Incorp. at Oxford, 1566. Chancellor and Vicar General of Winchester. Held several clerical preferments: Preb. of Southwell, 1559-1566. R. of Aston Flamville, Leics., 1560. R. of Freckenham, Suffolk, 1561. R. of Wroughton, Wilts. Lost his English preferments in 1577; but was made Master of the Faculties and Judge of the Prerogative Court of Ireland. Died c. 1580-2. Probably not the M.P. for Hindon. (D.N.B.; Cooper, I. 381; Misc. Gen. et Her. 4th S. I. 58.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1559 | Appt(Admission) | Ackworth, Georgius | Collegiate Church of Southwell / Prebend of North Muskham | Prebendary | View |
| 1559 | Appt(Presentation) | Acworth, George | Collegiate Church of Southwell / Prebend of Northemuscham | Prebendary | View |
| 1560 | Appt(Admission) | Acworthe, George | Asheton Flamvell / | Rector | View |
| 1560 | Appt(Admission) | Acworthe, George | Asheton Flamvell / Burbage Chapel | Rector | View |
| 1562 | Appt(Admission) | Ackworth, Georgius | Court of Arches / | advocate | View |
| 1566 | Vac(resignation) | Acworth, Georgius | Collegiate Church of Southwell / Prebend of Northmuskham | Prebendary | View |
| 1566 | Vac(resignation) | Acworthe, Georgius | Collegiate Church of Southwell / Prebend of Northmuskham | Prebendary | View |
| 1575 | Appt(Institution) | Ackworthe, Georgius | Elingdon als Wroughton / | Rector | View |