Venn: Matric. sizar from Christ's, Michs. 1587; [B.A. 1591-2; M.A. 1595; so styled on the titlepage of his publications; record of degrees probably lost]. V. of Framfield, Sussex, 1593-6. R. of East Hoathly, 1596-8; of Datchworth, Herts., 1598-1601. R. of Syresham, Northants., 1602. P.C. of St Botolph, Aldersgate, London, 1604-12. V. of Mayfield, Sussex, 1605-6. V. of East Grinstead, 1610-5. R. of Little Bytham, Lincs., 1618-24. Author, religious; but best known by his adaptation from Conrad Gesner's works. The Historie of foure-footed Beastes, and The History of Serpents. Buried at St Botolph's. Will (P.C.C.) 1625. Father of Abel (above). (Peile, i. 191; D.N.B.; Vis. of Northants.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1596 | Libc | Topsell, Edwardus | Easthothlie / | Curate | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Edwardus | Esthotheley / | Rector | View |
| 1598 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Edwardus | Dacheworth / | Rector | View |
| 1598 | Vac(cession) | Topsill, Edwardus | Easte Hodely als. Easte Hothely / | Rector | View |
| 1601 | Appt(Licensing) | Topsell, Edwardus | Diocese of Ely / | Curate | View |
| 1601 | Appt(Licensing) | Topsell, Edwardus | Siresham / | Curate | View |
| 1601 | Appt(Licensing) | Topsell, Edwardus | Diocese of Peterborough / | Curate | View |
| 1601 | Appt(Licensing) | Topsell, Edwardus | Diocese of Lincoln / | Curate | View |
| 1602 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Edward | Syresham / | Rector | View |
| 1605 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Edward | Mayghfeild / | Rector | View |
| 1605 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Edwardus | Maighfeild / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1609 | Appt(Licensing) | Topsell, Edwardus | Chichester Diocese / | Preacher | View |
| 1609 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Edwardus | Hertfeld / | Rector | View |
| 1610 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Edwardus | East Grinsted / | Vicar | View |
| 1610 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Eduardus | East Grinsted / | Vicar | View |
| 1610 | Libc | Topsell, Eduardus | East Grinsted / | Vicar | View |
| 1610 | Appt(Institution) | Topsell, Eduardus | East Grinsted / | Vicar | View |
| 1610 | Vac(resignation) | Topsell, Edwardus | Hartfield / | Rector | View |
| 1613 | Libc | Topsell, Eduardus | East Grinsted / | Vicar | View |