D, Richard, Peterborough, 12/03/03; P, Thomas, Rochester, 14/04/06
The coincidence of death dates suggests that these all relate to the same person. The patronage of Lamberhurst is in the D&C, suggesting a link with the minor canonry and with the curacy of All Saints.
Need to create an ordination record for priesting. [DONE: RAB]
In VENN
Adm. sizar (age 18) at CAIUS, June 3, 1700. S. of Samuel, citizen of London. B. there. School, Heskin, Lancs. (Mr Foster). ' Matric. 1700; Scholar, 1700-4; B.A. 1703-4; M.A. 1709. Subscribed for deacon's orders (Peterb.) Mar. 12, 1703-4; ord. priest (Rochester) 1706. R. of Cowling, Kent, 1706-33. Minor canon of Rochester, 1707. V. of Lamberhurst, Kent, 1716-33. Chaplain to Lord Rosse. Author, sermon. Died May 9, 1733. (Venn, I. 506; G. Mag.; L. Mag.)
Fielding (1910) records buried at Lamberhurst 1733, having died on 9 May.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1706 | Appt(Institution) | Pickering, Robertus | Cooling / | Rector | View |
| 1706 | Ordi(ordination) | Pickering, Robert | / | priest | View |
| 1706 | Appt(Institution) | Pickering, Robert | Cooling / | Rector | View |
| 1707 | Appt(election) | Pickering, Robert | Rochester cathedral / Minor canonry | Minor canon | View |
| 1713 | Libc | Pickering, Robertus | Omnium Sanctorum / | Curate | View |
| 1713 | Libc | Pickering, Robertus | Cowling / | Rector | View |
| 1713 | Appt(Presentation) | Pickering, | St Werburgh Hoo / | Vicar | View |
| 1715 | Appt(Presentation) | Pickering, unknown | Lamberhurst / | Vicar | View |
| 1716 | Libc | Pickering, Robert | Rochester Cathedral / minor canonry | Minor canon | View |
| 1716 | Appt(Institution) | Pickering, Robertus | Lamberhurst / | Vicar | View |
| 1722 | Libc | Pickering, Robtus | Lamberhurst / | Vicar | View |
| 1722 | Libc | Pickering, Robtus | Cowling / | Rector | View |
| 1724 | Libc | Pickering, Robtus | Cowling / | Rector | View |
| 1724 | Libc | Pickering, Robertus | Lamberhurst / | Vicar | View |
| 1733 | Vac(Death) | Pickering, Robert | Cowling / | Rector | View |
| 1733 | Vac(Death) | Pickering, Robert | Lamberhurst / | Vicar | View |
| 1733 | Vac(Death) | Pickering, Robert | Lamberhurst / | Perpetual Vicar | View |