VENN: Adm. sizar (age 22) at CHRIST'S, Mar. 29, 1671. S. of Henry, of Lancs. School, Manchester. ' Matric. 1671; B.A. from Emmanuel, 1674-5. V. of Rufford, Lancs., 1676-84. Head Master of the Grammar School, Preston, 1680-9. Non-juror, 1689. Minister of Bindley Chapel. Buried Feb. 1714-5. (Peile, II. 34; Mumford, Manch. 'Grace, or act of the University, mostly for degrees.'Gr. Sch.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1675 | Ordi(ordination) | Croston, Richardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1676 | Appt(Licensing) | Croston, Richardus | Rufforth / | Curate | View |
| 1676 | Appt(Licensing) | Croston, Richardus | Rufforth / | Preacher | View |
| 1676 | Ordi(ordination) | Croston, Richardus | / | priest | View |
| 1677 | Libc | Croston, Richardus | Rufforth / | Curate | View |
| 1684 | Subsc | Croston, Richard | Preston Free School / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1684 | Appt(Licensing) | Croston, Richardus | Preston Free Grammar School / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1686 | Libc | Croston, Richardus | Preston / Preston Free Grammar School | Schoolmaster | View |