Venn: Adm. sizar (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, Apr. 18, 1724. S. of Christopher, husbandman, of Yorkshire. B. at Grassington, near Skipton. School, Threshfield. ' Matric. 1724; B.A. 1727-8. Ord. deacon (York) Aug. 16, 1730; priest, Aug. 5, 1733. V. of Withernwick and Mappleton, Yorks., 1754-73. Died Dec. 24, 1773, aged 67. Buried at Withernwick. Brother of Benjamin (1730-1).
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1730 | Appt(Licensing) | Topham, Matthaeo | Thornton / | Curate | View |
| 1730 | Ordi(ordination) | Topham, Matthaeus | / | deacon | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Licensing) | Topham, Matthew | Emley / | assistant curate | View |
| 1752 | Appt(Licensing) | Topham, Matthew | Kirkheaton / | Curate | View |
| 1754 | Appt(Institution) | Topham, Matthew | Withnerwick / | Vicar | View |
| 1755 | Appt(Licensing) | Topham, Matthew | Mappleton / | Curate | View |
| 1758 | Appt(Licensing) | Topham, Matthew | Goxhill / | Curate | View |