Baptismal certificate in ordination papers identify him as the son of James Richardson, who became incumbent of Crambe and Huttons Ambo. Seems most likely that William followed his father in these benfices rather than another man of same name. See YCO 1800-1849.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1819 | Ordi(ordination) | Richardson, Wm. | / | deacon | View |
| 1819 | Appt(Licensing) | Richardson, William | Huntington / | Curate | View |
| 1819 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Richardson, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1820 | Ordi(ordination) | Richardson, William | / | priest | View |
| 1832 | Appt(Institution) | Richardson, William | Crambe / | Vicar | View |
| 1832 | Appt(Subscription on Appointment) | Richardson, William | Huttons Ambre / | Perpetual Curate | View |