William Filby (Anglican priest)

William Filby was an Anglican priest in England during the 16th and 17th centuries. Details of his early life and specific dates of birth and death are currently not readily available in widely accessible historical records. He is primarily known for his association with the parish of Elm, Cambridgeshire.

Filby served as the Rector of Elm. Records indicate his incumbency spanned a significant period, starting around 1600 and continuing until at least the 1630s. His time as Rector coincided with a period of significant religious and social change in England, including the rise of Puritanism and increasing tensions between the Crown and Parliament. Further research into parish records and diocesan archives would be necessary to ascertain more detailed information about his activities and influence within his parish and the wider Church of England.