Venn: Matric. pens. from Trinity, Michs. 1586; B.A. (? 1589-90); M.A. from Clare, 1593. V. of East Marden, Sussex, 1595.
Son of Henry Blaxton (ID 73715).
In 1606 it was stated that he was vicar choral at the cathedral, Chichester, where he had lived for about 30 years; before that at Higham Ferrers, Northants, where he was born. Aged about 36. See P. Wilkinson ed. 'Chichester Archdeaconry Depositions 1603-1608' (Sussex Record Society, 97, 2017), p. 196.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Libc | Blaxton, Godfridus | West Thorney / | Rector | View |
| 1593 | Appt(Presentation) | Blaxton, Geoffrey | Chichester, St. Peter next Guildhall / | Rector | View |
| 1593 | Appt | Blaxton, Godfrey | St. Peters Guildhall, Chichester / | Rector | View |
| 1593 | Appt(Institution) | Blaxton, Godfridus | St. Peter by the Guildhall, Chichester / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Disp-App | Blaxton, Godfridus | Gates als Eastergate / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Licensing) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Chichester Diocese / | Preacher | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Institution) | Blaxton, Godfredus | Eastergate / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Disp(Dispensation) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Rumbaldeswick / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Vac(not given) | Blaxton, Godfridus | St. Peter by the Guildhall, Chichester / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Institution) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Rumbaldsweeke / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Disp-App | Blaxton, Godfridus | Anthony, Bishop of Chichester / | Chaplain | View |
| 1596 | Appt | Blaxton, Godfrey | Rumboldswick / | Rector | View |
| 1606 | Libc | Blaxton, Godfridus | Rumbaldeweeke / | Rector | View |
| 1606 | Libc | Blaxton, Godfridus | Rumboldswick / | Rector | View |
| 1606 | Appt(Admission) | Blaxton, Godfrey | Chichester Cath. / | sub-treasurer | View |
| 1607 | Disp(Dispensation) | Blaxton, Godfrid | West Thorney als Insula de Thorney / | Rector | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Institution) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Westhorney alias Thorney / | Rector | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Institution) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Westhorney alias Thorney / | Rector | View |
| 1607 | Appt(induction) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Thornie als. West Thornie / | Rector | View |
| 1608 | Appt | Blaxton, Godfrey | Rumboldswick / | Rector | View |
| 1631 | Vac(resignation) | Blaxten, Godfridus | Eates als. Eastergate / | Rector | View |
| 1631 | Vac(resignation) | Blaxton, Godfrey | Gates alias Eastergate / | Rector | View |
| 1631 | Vac(resignation) | Blaxton, Godfrey | Eastergate / | Rector | View |
| 1638 | Vac(natural death) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Westhorney / | Rector | View |
| 1638 | Vac(natural death) | Blaxton, Godfridus | Westhorney / | Rector | View |