Venn: Matric. pens, from Peterhouse, Lent, 1577-8; B.A. 1580-1; M.A. 1584. Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) Nov. 19, 1589. R. of Somerby, Lincs., 1610.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Butler, Richardus | / | priest | View |
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Butler, Richardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Butler, Richard | / | priest | View |
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Butler, Richard | / | deacon | View |
| 1597 | Libc | Buttler, Richard | Kirkebie / | Curate | View |
| 1598 | Appt(Admission) | Butler, Richardum | Lincoln Diocese / | Preacher | View |
| 1598 | Appt(Admission) | Butler, Richardum | Kirkby Underwood / | Curate | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Licensing) | Butler, Richard | Diocese of Ely / | Preacher | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Licensing) | Butler, Richard | Diocese of Lincoln / | Preacher | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Licensing) | Butler, Richard | Diocese of London / | Preacher | View |
| 1611 | Appt(Institution) | Butler, Richard | Somerby / | Rector | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Butler, Richard | Somerby / | Rector | View |