Venn: Adm. pens, at Emmanuel, June 27, 1651. S. of Hugh, mercer. B. in Lancashire. Matric 1654 B.A. 1654-5; M.A. from Pembroke, 1658. Ord. deacon and priest (Lincoln) Dec. 23, 1660. Possibly R. of St James Garlickhithe, London, 1658. According to Mumford (Manchester School, 87) he was s. of George, of Birch Hall, Lancs. Bred at Manchester School. Fellow of Manchester College. Died Dec. 1670.
Ordained presbyter for St James Garlickhithe by 4th Classis of London, 5 May 1659 (EHR, 41, 1926, p. 108).
Birch was admitted to his fellowship at Manchester College on 17 September 1660 and died on 10 September 1670 (F. Raines, 'The Fellows of the Collegiate Church of Manchester', Chetham Society 21, 191, i. 181-3.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1660 | Ordi(ordination) | Birch, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1660 | Appt(Presentation) | Birch, John | Manchester Collegiate Church / fellowship | Fellow | View |
| 1660 | Ordi(ordination) | Birch, John | / | priest | View |
| 1660 | Ordi(ordination) | Birch, John | / | priest | View |
| 1660 | Ordi(ordination) | Birch, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1662 | Libc | Birch, John | Manchester Collegiate Church / | Fellow | View |