William Johnson (archdeacon) explained

William Johnson, D.D. (18 October 1642 – 2 February 1698) was an Anglican priest.[1]

Johnson was born in Sedgeberrow and educated at The Queen's College, Oxford.[2] He was appointed Chaplain to Herbert Croft, Bishop of Hereford in 1668; and Canon Residentiary of Hereford Cathedral in 1669. Johnson held livings at Croft, Whitbourne and Clifton. He was Archdeacon of Hereford from 1690 until his death in 1698.[3]

Notes and References

  1. "Hereford Cathedral" Aylmer, G p248
  2. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/alumni-oxon/1500-1714/pp793-836 Alumni Oxonienses 1500–1714, Jablonski-Juxston
  3. Le Neve. John. Hardy. Sir Thomas Duffus. John Le Neve. Thomas Duffus Hardy. Archdeacons of Hereford. Page:Fasti_ecclesiae_Anglicanae_Vol.1_body_of_work.djvu/523. Fasti ecclesiae Anglicanae. 1. 1854. Oxford University Press. Oxford. 481–482. 523–524.

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