Venn: Adm. pens. (age 16) at ST JOHN'S, June 2, 1707. 2nd s. of Sir Richard, of Osbaldeston, Lancs. B. at Hunmanby, Yorks., Jan. 6, 1690-1. School, Beverley (Mr Lambert). ' Matric. 1707; B.A. 1710-1; M.A. 1714; D.D. from Peterhouse, 1726. Fellow of Peterhouse, 1714-7. Ord. deacon (York) Sept. 1714; priest, 1714-5. Chaplain in Ordinary to George I and II; and tutor to George III. R. of Hinderwell, Yorks., 1714-47. V. of Hunmanby, 1715-62. R. of Folkton, 1727-62. Dean of York, 1728-47. Bishop of Carlisle, 1747-62. Bishop of London, 1762-4; and Dean of the Royal Chapels. Died s.p., May 13, 1764. Buried at Hunmanby. Brother of Fountayne (1712) and William (1706)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | Ordi(ordination) | Osbaldeston, Richardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1715 | Subsc | Osbaldeston, Richard | Muston / | Curate | View |
| 1715 | Appt(Collation) | Osbaldeston, Richardus | Hinderwell / | Rector | View |
| 1715 | Appt(Institution) | Osbaldeston, Richardus | Hunmanby / | Vicar | View |
| 1715 | Ordi(ordination) | Osbaldeston, Richardus | / | priest | View |
| 1715 | Appt(Admission) | Osbaldeston, Richardus | Hunnanby / Muston chapel | Curate | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Institution) | Osbaldeston, Richardus | Folkton / | Rector | View |
| 1728 | Subsc | Osbaldeston, Richard | York Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Appointment) | Osbaldeston, Richard | York / deanery | Dean | View |
| 1747 | Vac(Promotion) | Osbeldiston, | Hinderwell / | Rector | View |
| 1762 | Vac | Osbaldeston, Richard | Muston / | Curate | View |
| 1762 | Vac | Osbaldeston, Richard | Hunmanby / | Vicar | View |
| 1762 | Vac(Promotion) | Osbaldeston, Richard | Folkton / | Rector | View |
| 1762 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Osbaldeston, Richard | London / | Bishop | View |
| 1764 | Vac(Death) | Osbaldeston, Richard | London / | Bishop | View |