For his earlier career, see G. C. Richards and C. L. Shadwell, 'The Provosts and Fellows of Oriel College Oxford' (Oxford, 1932), p. 75.
Venn: Matric. pens. from Queens', Easter, 1565. S. of Robert, of London. B.A. 1567-8. Migrated to Caius, Jan. 18, 1568-9, age 20. Incorp. at Oxford, 1569-70. M.A. (Oxford) 1573. Fellow of Oriel, 1570-5. R. of West Bergholt, Essex, 1575-97. V. of White Notley, 1588-99; of High Easter, 1597-1608. Died 1608. Admon. (Cons. C. London) 1608. (Venn, i. 64.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1580 | Libc | Kirbie, Richard | W Bergholt / | Rector | View |
| 1580 | Libc | Kirbie, Richard | W Bergholt / | Rector | View |
| 1583 | Libc | Kirbye, Roger | W Bergholt / | (Other) | View |
| 1589 | Libc | Kyrbye, Richard | White Notley / | View | |
| 1589 | Libc | Kyrbie, Richard | W Bergholt / | Rector | View |
| 1605 | Disp-App | Kirbye, Ric | Easter Alta / | Vicar | View |
| 1605 | Disp-App | Kirbye, Ric | Thomas, Bishop of Gloucester / | Chaplain | View |
| 1605 | Disp(Dispensation) | Kirbye, Ric | Willingale doe / | Rector | View |