Background
He was the son of Thomas, the rector of Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, who owned land in three counties.
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He matriculated at Oxford in 1622/3. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity in 1661. He was navy chaplain to Admiral Henry, earl of Holland and domestic chaplain to Thomas, earl of Cleveland.
He was also rector of Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire in 1634 and of Kings Nympton, Devon from 1639 to 1662.
He was collated archdeacon of Barnstaple in 1660 (until 1662), resigning to become precentor of Exeter cathedral and a canon of Exeter in 1662. He had been granted the title Doctor of Divinity in 1661.
He was rector of Alphington, Devon in 1662 and of Exminster, Devon in 1664. He died on 22 June 1667 and was buried in the chancel of Kings Nympton church.
Personality
He was also friendly with William Davenant.
