VENN: Matric. pens. from CHRIST'S, Dec. 1615. Probably s. of Robert, of Elton, Lancs. Bapt. there, Sept. 10, 1598. B.A. 1618/9; M.A. 1622. C. of Bury, Lancs., 1623. Master of Nantwich School, Cheshire, before 1634; of Manchester School, 1637. Chaplain of the Collegiate Church, Manchester, c. 1638-42. Preacher at Middleton, Lancs., in 1647-8. Minister at Shaw Chapel, 1648-50. R. of Dalbury, Derbs., 1652. R. of Middleton, Salford, 1661-81. Died Mar. 23, 1681/2, aged 84. Buried at Middleton. (Peile, I. 306; Mumford, Manchester School.)
VCH, Lancs., 5: Bur. at Middleton, 27 March 1682.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1624 | Ordi(ordination) | Simons, Robert | / | priest | View |
| 1624 | Ordi(ordination) | Simonds, Robertus | / | priest | View |
| 1661 | Libc | Symonds, Robert | Midleton / | Rector | View |
| 1662 | Libc | Simons, Robert | Middleton / | Rector | View |
| 1662 | Appt(Institution) | Simonds, Robertus | Midleton / | Rector | View |
| 1662 | Appt(Licensing) | Simonds, Robertus | Province of York / | Preacher | View |
| 1662 | Appt(Institution) | Simons, Robert | Middleton / | Rector | View |
| 1674 | Libc | Simonds, Robertus | Midleton / | Rector | View |
| 1677 | Libc | Symonds, Robertus | Middleton / | Rector | View |
| 1682 | Vac(Death) | Symonds, Roberti | Midleton / | Rector | View |
| 1682 | Vac(Death) | Symonds, Robertus | Midleton / | Rector | View |