FOSTER: scholar ST JOHN'S COLL. 1557, B.A. 16 Feb. 1562-3, M.A. 16 Feb. 1565-6, B. and D.D. 17 July 1587, president of his college 1577-90, vice-chancellor 1587; vicar of Embley, Northants. 1569-72, rector of Kingston Bagpuize 1581 and vicar of Cumnor (both) Berks. 1579, canon of Bristol 1576, dean of Worcester 1587, and vicar of Cropthorne, Worcs. 1589; died 29 Oct. 1596. See Lansdowne MS. 982, f.147; Gutch, i.538; & Foster's Ind. Eccles.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1569 | Appt(Institution) | Willis, Franciscus | Evenley / | Vicar | View |
| 1575 | Appt(Institution) | Willis, Franciscus | Bristol Cathedral / Prebend and canonry | Prebendary | View |
| 1579 | Appt(Institution) | Willis, Franciscus | Cumner / | Vicar | View |
| 1581 | Appt(Institution) | Willis, Franciscus | Kingston Bagpuze / | Rector | View |
| 1582 | Vac(resignation) | Willis, Franciscus | Bristol Cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1586 | Vac(resignation) | Willis, Francis | Cumnor / | Vicar | View |
| 1587 | Appt(Institution) | Willis, Franciscus | Naunton Beocham / | Rector | View |
| 1587 | Appt(Institution) | Willis, Franciscus | Worcester Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1589 | Appt(Institution) | Willis, Franciscus | Cropthorne / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1591 | Appt(Appointment) | Willis, Franciscus | See of Worcester / | commissary | View |
| 1595 | Appt(Appointment) | Willis, Franciscus | Diocese of Worcester / | commissary | View |
| 1596 | Vac(natural death) | Willis, Franciscus | Nanton Bechamp / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Vac(Lapsum Temporis) | Willis, Franciscus | Cropthorn / | Vicar | View |