VENN: Adm. pens. aged 18, ST JOHN'S COLLEGE 11 Oct. 1762; 4th son of Robert, printer of Gloucester (of the Raikes family of Treberfy, Breconshire); born 30 Dec. 1743 Gloucester; school Eton; matric. Michs 1762; scholar 1762 (10th Wrangler 1767); Chancellor's Classical Medal 1767; Members' Prize 1768; MA 1770; fellow 1767-75; ordained deacon London 21 Dec. 1771; priest 14 June 1772; PC Maisemore, Gloucs. 1793-1823; Treasurer and Prebendary St David's cathedral 1797-1823; Prebendary Hereford 1809 - 1823; noted for his hospitality and munificence. Married 30 Dec. 1774 Ann, dau. of Samuel Mee of Gloucester; died s.p. 5 Sep. 1823; M.I. Maisemore [and Gloucester cathedral]; uncle of Henry (1800); see Eton Coll. Reg.; St John's Coll. Adm. 686; G. Mag. 1823, II, 643; Burke LG for Raikes of Treberfydd.
Brother of Robert, credited with being founder of Sunday School movement; Richard major supporter and provider of finance.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 | Ordi(ordination) | Raikes, Richard | / | deacon | View |
| 1772 | Ordi(ordination) | Raikes, Richard | / | priest | View |
| 1772 | Appt(Licensing) | Raikes, Richard | Gt Greenford / | Curate | View |
| 1793 | Appt(Licensing) | Raikes, Richard | Maisemore / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1793 | Appt(Licensing) | Raikes, Richard | Maisemore / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1797 | Subsc | Raikes, Richard | Cathedral Church of Saint David's / | Treasurer | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Presentation) | Raikes, Richard | St David's Cathedral / Llandisilio Gogoff | Prebendary | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Presentation) | Raikes, Richard | St David's Cathedral / | Treasurer | View |
| 1797 | Subsc | Raikes, Richard | Cathedral Church of Saint David's / Llandisilio Gogoff | Prebendary | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Institution) | Raikes, Richard | Cathedral Church of St Davids / | Treasurer | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Institution) | Raikes, Richard | Cathedral Church of St Davids / Llandissiliogogo | Prebendary | View |
| 1809 | Appt(Collation) | Raikes, Richard | Hereford cathedral / Huntington prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1809 | Appt(Installation) | Raikes, Richard | Hereford Cathedral / Huntington | Prebendary | View |
| 1815 | Appt(Appointment) | Raikes, Richard | Henry Ryder, Bishop of Gloucester / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1823 | Vac(Death) | Raikes, Richard | Maisemore / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1823 | Vac(natural death) | Raikes, Richard | Maisemore / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1823 | Vac(Death) | Raikes, Richard | Hereford Cathedral / Huntington | Prebendary | View |
| 1823 | Vac(natural death) | Raikes, Richard | Cathedral Church of St Davids / Llandissiliogogo | Prebendary | View |
| 1823 | Vac(Death) | Raikes, Richard | Hereford Cathedral / Huntington | Prebendary | View |
| 1823 | Vac(natural death) | Raikes, Richard | Cathedral Church of St Davids / | Treasurer | View |