Venn: Probably scholar of CHRIST'S, 1539; B.A. 1540-1 ; M.A. (Oxford) 1544-5. Incorp. at Cambridge, 1546. B.D. (Cambridge) 1549. An original fellow of Trinity, 1546. R. of Toppesfield, Essex, 1551; deprived, 1554; re-instated, 1558. An exile at Frankfort under Queen Mary. R. of Birdbrook, Essex, 1559. Died Feb. 1571-2. Wm (Cons. C. London) 1572. (Cooper, ii. 532.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1542 | Ordi(ordination) | Donnell, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1551 | Appt(Presentation) | Donnell, Thomas | Cloughton / | Prebendary | View |
| 1554 | Vac(Deprivation) | Donehill, Thomas | Toppesfeld / | Rector | View |
| 1559 | Appt(Presentation) | Donell, Thomas | Birdebroke / | Rector | View |
| 1570 | Appt(Appointment) | Donnell, Thomas | various deaneries in diocese of London / | commissary | View |
| 1572 | Vac(Death) | Donnell, Thomas | Toppesfelde / | Rector | View |