Venn: B.A. from CHRIST'S, 1604. S. of Edward (above), R. of Kelshall, Herts. M.A. 1608; B.D. 1616; D.D. 1630. Fellow, 1610-23. Ord. priest (London) Dec. 1610. Chaplain to Lord Chancellor Bacon. Held the rectory of St Laurence Dengie, Essex, with vicarage of Kelvedon, Essex, 1620. R. of Little Cressingham, Norfolk, 1622; and of Gt Cressingham, 1627-44, ejected. Died c. 1644. Father of John (1646). (Peile, I. 236.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1615 | Subsc | Franklin, Edward | England / | Preacher | View |
| 1621 | Disp(Dispensation) | Francklin, Edward | Kelevedon als Easterford / | Vicar | View |
| 1621 | Disp-App | Francklin, Edward | St Lawrent / | Rector | View |
| 1621 | Appt(Institution) | Franklyn, Edwardus | Easterford alias Kelvedon / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1622 | Appt(Institution) | Franklin, Edward | Cressingham magna cum Capella St George annexed, Norfolk / | Rector | View |
| 1627 | Appt(Institution) | Franklin, Edward | Cressingham parva, Norfolk / | Rector | View |
| 1629 | Appt(Institution) | Franklin, Edward | Billingford / | Rector | View |