Drummond's Visitation Returns II 52. rector of High Hoyland. Deacon December 1734 (Chester), Priest March 1735 (London)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | Subsc | Burton, John | High Hoyland / | assistant curate | View |
| 1739 | Appt(Licensing) | Burton, John | High Hoyland / | assistant curate | View |
| 1746 | Appt(Institution) | Burton, John | High Hoyland / | Rector | View |
| 1773 | Appt(Institution) | Burton, John | Kirkheaton / | Rector | View |
| 1774 | Appt(Resignation) | Burton, John | High Hoyland / First mediety | Rector | View |
| 1774 | Vac(resignation) | Burton, John | High Hoyland / First mediety | Rector | View |
| 1785 | Vac(Death) | Burton, John | Kirk Heaton / | Rector | View |