Venn: as BRETTON. Adm. pens. TRINITY 28 Jun. 1673; migrated to MAGDALENE 4 Jul. 1674; matric. thence 1674; BA 1676/7; MA 1683; fellow of Magdalene 1677; ordained deacon (Peterborough) 18 Dec. 1681; priest (Lincoln) 11 Jun. 1680 (?1681)**; perhaps V of Dinton, Bucks. 1685-92; R Irnham, Lincs. c1692; father of Everard (1706) (CCEd ID 86484) and Samuel (1708) (CCEd ID 86486) and John (1712) (CCEd ID 86485)
**Appears to be incorrect date for priesting which the record gives as 11 Jun. 1682
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1681 | Subsc | Breton, John | / | View | |
| 1682 | Ordi(ordination) | Breton, Johannes | / | priest | View |
| 1685 | Appt(Licensing) | Bretan, Johannes | Derrighton alias Dinton / | Preacher | View |
| 1685 | Appt(Institution) | Bretan, Johannes | Derrighton alias Dinton / | Vicar | View |
| 1692 | Appt(Resignation) | Breton, Johannes | Donington alias Donnington / | Vicar | View |
| 1692 | Vac(resignation) | Bretan, John | Dinton alias Donnington / | Vicar | View |