Clark: curate of Wirkesworth fl 1569-73, vicar of Melbourne 1582-1617 and vicar of Duffield 1586-1617; in 1593 described as a rural scholar, honest, ordained priest by Thomas Bentham bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, learned in holy writ, and in 1603 as of no degree and a preacher licensed by Edwin Sandys Archbishop of York; buried at Duffield 27/07/1617, inventory 18/08/1618.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1573 | Libc | Warde, Richard | Wirkisworth / | Curate | View |
| 1582 | Appt(Institution) | Warde, Ricus | Melbourne / | Vicar | View |
| 1584 | Libc | Warde, Richard | Melburne / | Vicar | View |
| 1586 | Appt(Institution) | Warde, Richus | Duffeild / | Vicar | View |
| 1597 | Libc | Warde, Richard | Duffeilde / | Vicar | View |
| 1605 | Libc | Warde, Richard | Duffeilde / | Vicar | View |
| 1605 | Libc | Warde, Richard | Melburne / | Vicar | View |
| 1616 | Libc | Ward, Richard | Duffeilde / | Vicar | View |
| 1616 | Libc | Warde, Richard | Melburne / | Vicar | View |