Foster: s. Ralph, of Longbredy, co. Gloucester, minister. University Coll., matric. 6 Dec., 1622, aged 17; B.A. 14 Feb., 1625-6, M.A. 8 July, 1628, rector of Upcerne, Dorset, 1625, and of Longbredy 1628, archdeacon of Dorset 1668; died 5, and buried 7 March, 1683; father of Gilbert 1668.
See testimonial in his favour, 10 Dec. 1661 (TNA, SP 29/49/10.I).