The grandfather of the naturalist.
s. Samson, of Oxford, equitis. St. Edmund Hall, matric. 10 July, 1668, aged 17; demy Magdalen Coll. 1668-72, B.A. 1672, fellow 1672-81, M.A. 6 Feb., 1674-5; rector of Brandeston, Norfolk, 1680, of Selborne, Hants, 1681, until his death 13 Feb., 1727-8; father of John 1703, brother of Francis 1667. See Bloxam, v. 282; & Al. West. 163. [5]
Source: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/alumni-oxon/1500-1714/pp1600-1626 [accessed 6 Aug 2016]
We are grateful to Canon Martin Coppen for supplying this information
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1678 | Ordi(ordination) | White, Gilbertus | / | priest | View |
| 1678 | Ordi(ordination) | White, Gilbertus | / | priest | View |
| 1678 | Ordi(ordination) | White, Gilbertus | / | priest | View |
| 1680 | Appt(Institution) | White, Gilbertus | Brandeston, Norf / | Rector | View |
| 1681 | Vac(cession) | White, Gilberti | Brandeston, Norf / | Rector | View |
| 1681 | Appt(Institution) | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1681 | Appt(Institution) | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1681 | Appt(Institution) | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1681 | Appt(Licensing) | White, Gilbertus | diocese of Winchester ? / | Preacher | View |
| 1681 | Appt(Licensing) | White, Gilbertus | no area / | Preacher | View |
| 1683 | Libc | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1683 | Libc | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1686 | Libc | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1691 | Libc | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1708 | Libc | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1717 | Libc | White, Gilbert | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1725 | Libc | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1725 | Libc | White, Gilbertus | Selborne / | Vicar | View |
| 1726 | Libc | White, Gilbert | Selborn / | Vicar | View |