Venn: Adm. sizar at TRINITY, Apr. 29, 1661. Migrated (age 16) to St John's, June 26, 1662. S. of William, deceased, of Aston, Yorks. B. there. School, Doncaster. B.A. 1664-5; M.A. 1668. Ord. deacon (Ely) Dec. 22, 1667; priest (York) Feb. 1675-6.