Venn: Adm. pens. at SIDNEY, Feb. 25, 1779. S. and h. of Benjamin, R. of Dodbrooke, Devon. B. Nov. 22, 1755, at Durnsford, near Exeter. School, Kingsbridge, Devon (Mr Mitchell). Scholar, 1780; matric. Easter, 1781; LL.B. 1786. V. of Cheddar, Somerset, 1804-36. Died there May 11, 1836, aged 82.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1781 | Appt(Licensing) | Cobley, John | Little Marlow / | Curate | View |
| 1781 | Ordi(ordination) | Cobley, John | / | deacon | View |
| 1783 | Ordi(Subscription on ordination) | Cobley, John | / | priest | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Licensing) | Cobley, John | Nether Stowey / | Curate | View |
| 1796 | Appt(Admission) | Cobley, John | Wells Cathedral / | probationer | View |
| 1796 | Appt(Licensing) | Cobley, John | Godney Chapel / | not given | View |
| 1797 | Appt(Admission) | Cobley, John | Wells Cathedral / | vicar choral | View |
| 1804 | Appt(Institution) | Cobley, John | Cheddar / | Vicar | View |
| 1814 | Appt(Licensing) | Cobley, John | Allerton / | Stipendiary Curate | View |
| 1814 | Appt(Licensing) | Cobley, John | Allerton / | Curate | View |
| 1829 | Appt(Resignation) | Cobley, John | Wells Cathedral / | vicar choral | View |