As the details in Foster appear to fit James Dowle and the records for a person named John Dowle appear to be identical, these appear to be same person
Foster: son of Clement of Gloucester (city), gent., ORIEL matric. 13 Mar 1667/8 aged 16; BA 1671; MA 1674; V of Wellington, Somerset 1679
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1673 | Ordi(candidate for ordination) | Dowle, James | / | priest | View |
| 1673 | Ordi(candidate for ordination) | Dowle, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1679 | Appt(Institution) | Dowle, Jacobus | Wellington / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1689 | Vac(natural death) | Dowle, Jacobus | Wellington / | Perpetual Vicar | View |