Venn: Adm. sizar (age 17) at CHRIST'S, Jan. 29, 1739-40. S. of John. B. at Settle, Yorks. School, Giggleswick. ' Matric. 1740; Scholar, 1742; B.A. 1743-4. Ord. deacon (York) Sept. 23, 1744; ;C. of Bolton-on-Dearne;; priest, Sept. 25, 1748. Probably V. of Giggleswick, 1756-82. Died 1782.
Drummond's Visitation Returns I 182. Vicar of Giggleswick, Deacon September 1744, Priest September 1748 - also curate of Escrick
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1744 | Ordi(ordination) | Thompson, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Licensing) | Thompson, John | Bolton upon Dearne / | Curate | View |
| 1748 | Ordi(ordination) | Thompson, John | / | priest | View |
| 1748 | Appt(Licensing) | Thompson, John | Escrick / | Curate | View |
| 1754 | Appt(Licensing) | Thompson , John | Saint Anne Chapel Newcastle upon Tyne / | Lecturer | View |
| 1756 | Appt(Institution) | Thompson, John | Gigleswick / | Vicar | View |
| 1760 | Appt(Appointment) | Thompson, John | Alice, Viscountess Windsor, Baroness Montjoy / | Chaplain | View |
| 1782 | Vac(cession) | Thompson, John | Gigleswick / | Vicar | View |