Venn: Matric. pens, from Trinity, Michs. 1560; Scholar, 1560; B.A. from Christ's, 1564-5; M.A. 1568; B.D. from Peterhouse, 1575; Grace for D.D. 1600. Under Master of Ely School, Cambs., 1568. Ord. priest (Lincoln) Jan. 11, 1573-4. R. of Bygrave, Herts., 1573-1607. R. of Stevenage, 1577. V. of Rickmansworth, 1584-7- V. of Witham, Essex, 1588-1607. Suffragan Bishop of Colchester, 1592-1608. Licence (London) Feb. 18, 1598-9, to marry Mary, widow of Thomas Gee, of St Martin, Ludgate. Died c. Feb. 1607-8. (Peile, I. 74.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1573 | Ordi(ordination) | Sterne, John | / | priest | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Nomination) | Sterne, John | Colchester / | (Other) | View |
| 1592 | Appt(consecration) | Sterne, Johannes | Colchester / | Bishop | View |
| 1597 | Libc | Sterne, John | Bygrave / | Rector | View |
| 1607 | Vac(Death) | Sterne, Johannis | Bigrave / | Rector | View |