Clark: ordained priest by Bishop Thomas Bentham of Coventry and Lichfield, 24/06/1563 at Eccleshall; in 1593 described as a rural scholar, honest and of mediocre learning; in 1603 as lacking a degree and being a preacher, though not licensed.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1564 | Appt(Institution) | Cloes, Richard | Elvaston / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1573 | Libc | Clowes, Richard | Elvaston / | Vicar | View |
| 1579 | Libc | Cloes, Richard | Elvaston / | Vicar | View |
| 1584 | Libc | Clowes, Laurence | Elvaston / | Vicar | View |
| 1597 | Libc | Clowes, Richard | Elvaston / | Vicar | View |
| 1605 | Libc | Clowes, Richard | Elvaston / | Vicar | View |
| 1610 | Vac(natural death) | Clowes, Richardus | Elvaston / | Perpetual Vicar | View |