Venn: Adm. pens. at CLARE, Jan. 7, 1739-40. S. of Galen, R. of Eversley, Hants., and grandson of Sir John, 5th Bart. B. at Hurst, Berks. Matric. 1740; B.A. 1743-4; M.A. 1747; D.D. 1765. Ord. priest (Norwich, Litt. dim. from Winchester) Feb. 1745-6. Preb. of Westminster, 1754-1806. R. of Islip,Oxon., 1767. Succeeded as Bart., 1779. Died s.p. Nov. 6, 1806.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1744 | Disp-Ord | Cope, Richard | / | View | |
| 1746 | Appt(Institution) | Cope, Richard | Eversly / | Rector | View |
| 1746 | Disp-Ord | Cope, Richard | / | View | |
| 1746 | Ordi(ordination) | Cope, Richard | / | priest | View |
| 1760 | Appt(Appointment) | Cope, Richard | Augustus, Duke of Grafton / | Chaplain | View |
| 1760 | Appt(Institution) | Cope, Richard | Wells Cathedral. / prebend or Canonry of Warmister als Luxfield | Prebendary | View |
| 1767 | Disp(Dispensation) | Cope, Richard | Islip / | Rector | View |
| 1767 | Disp-App | Cope, Richard | Eversley / | Rector | View |
| 1788 | Libc | Cope, R., Sir | Eversley / | Rector | View |
| 1807 | Vac(Death) | Cope, Richard | Wells Cathedral / Prebend or Canonry of Warminster als Luxfield | Prebendary | View |