1482. William Smyth, the first vicar, presented by the Knights of St. John. All the rectors had been presented by St. Mary’s Abbey. He was prebendary of Heyther in Lincoln Cathedral. He was buried in Boston Church, but his brass, mentioned by Colonel Holles and by Browne Willis, is not now visible.
1505. William Gunays, died at Boston.
1505. Robert Wylburfos, died at Boston.
1512. John Tynemouth, Bishop of Argos, buried in Boston Church.
1524. John Mabledon, D.D., a brother of the Order of St. John. He resigned on a pension of £6, 13s. 4d. per annum.
1536. Brian Sandford, probably an opponent of the changes which had already begun when he was instituted. In 1552, when the church was being spoiled of its plate and furniture, the Corporation order communication to be had with Vicar Sandford for surrendering his benefice.
1554. Robert Richardson, whose tenure of office just coincided with the reign of Queen Mary. He would be the first of eighteen vicars presented by the Corporation of Boston.
1559. William Fiske, preferred to Moulton vicarage.
1561. William Holland.
1583. Lewis Evans.