Venn: Adm. at EMMANUEL, Sept. 13, 1629. S. of Thomas (1585), R. of Deane, Beds. Bapt. there, Oct. 18, 1612. School, Upper Deane. Matric. 1629; B.A. 1633-4; M.A. 1637; B.D. from Sidney, 1644; D.D. from Clare, 1655. Fellow of Sidney, 1638. Master of Clare, 1654-60 and 1661-78. Vice-Chancellor, 1655-6, 1656-7, 1662. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Mar. 10, 1638-9. R. of Offord Cluny, Hunts., 1654-78. Preb. of York, 1662. Archdeacon of Bedford, 1667-78. Died in Cambridge, Nov. 22, 1678. Buried in St Edward's. M.I. there. Will (V.C.C.) 1678. Brother of John (1631), father of Thomas (1677). (D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1638 | Ordi(ordination) | Dillingham, Theophilus | / | deacon | View |
| 1664 | Subsc | Dillingham, Theophilus | Offord Cluney / | Rector | View |
| 1664 | Appt(Institution) | Dillingham, Theophilus | Offord Cluney / | Rector | View |
| 1678 | Vac(Death) | Dilingham, Theophilus | Offord Cluny / | Rector | View |
| 1678 | Vac(natural death) | Dillingham, Theophilus | York Minster / Prebend of Ulleskelfe | Prebendary | View |
| 1679 | Vac(Death) | Dillingham, Theophilus | Lincoln Cathedral / Archdeaconry of Bedford | Archdeacon | View |