VENN: Admitted pensioner (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, 2 May 1678. Son of William, husbandman, deceased. Born at Leyland, Lancs. School, Heskin in Eccleston. ' Matric. 1678; B.A. 1681/2. Probably Vicar of Rufford, Lancs., 1684-1706. Died 1706.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1682 | Ordi(ordination) | Atherton, Edvardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1682 | Ordi(ordination) | Atherton, Edvardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1684 | Ordi(ordination) | Atherton, Edvardus | / | priest | View |
| 1684 | Appt(Licensing) | Atherton, Edvardus | Rufford / | Curate | View |
| 1684 | Ordi(ordination) | Atherton, Edvardus | / | priest | View |
| 1684 | Appt(Licensing) | Atherton, Edvardus | Rufford / | Curate | View |
| 1686 | Libc | Atherton, Edvardus | Rufford / | Curate | View |
| 1691 | Libc | Atherton, Edvardus | Rufford / | Curate | View |
| 1701 | Libc | Atherton, Edwardus | Rufford Chapel / | Curate | View |