Clark: TW appears as curate in the call books of 1579 and 1581 but in the parish register described as vicar when recording the baptism of his son 26/06/1580; instituted 10/07/1583 after being presented by the crown 05/07/1583; according to his presentation a BA; ordained priest 29/09/1581 at Eccleshall by William Overton, bishop of Coventry & Lichfield; curate of Osmaston by Derby in 1586 and rector of Kirk Langley 1586-1619.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1579 | Libc | White, Thomas | St Werburgh, Derby / | Curate | View |
| 1581 | Ordi(ordination) | Whyte, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1583 | Appt(Institution) | Whyte, Thomas | Derby, St Werburgh / | Vicar | View |
| 1583 | Appt(Institution) | Whyte, Thomas | St Werburgi, Derby / | Vicar | View |
| 1584 | Libc | Whyte, Thomas | Derby, St Werburgh / | Vicar | View |
| 1586 | Appt(Institution) | Whyte, Thomas | Kyrkelangley / | Rector | View |
| 1605 | Libc | White, Thomas | Kirkelangley / | Rector | View |
| 1616 | Libc | White, Thomas | Kirkelangley / | Rector | View |