Edward was baptised on 24 August 1559 at Halifax, Yorkshire, the son of Robert Sunderland of Shelf.[1]
He was admitted to Clare College, Cambridge, in 1591, being over 30 years old at the time. Entry in Alumni Cantabrigienses: SUNDERLAND, EDWARD. Matric. sizar from Clare, c. 1591. 4th s. of Robert, of Shelfe, Yorks. Bapt. Aug. 24, 1559, at Halifax. B.A. 1594-5; M.A. 1598. P.C. of Elland, Yorks., 1601-32. Died Jan. 29, 1632-3, aged 74. Buried at Elland. M.I. Will dated, Feb. 22, 1625; proved (York) May 3, 1633. (Watson, Halifax, 406.)[2]
Edward was buried at Elland on 1 February 1632/1633 "Ibi curatus et verbi divini predicator annorum 33" = Curate there and preacher of the divine word for 33 years (not "aged" 33 years, as has been shown on some transcripts).[3]
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