Venn: Adm. sizar (age 18) at TRINITY, June 29, 1738. S. of William, of Leeds. School, Leeds (Mr Barnard). ' Matric. 1738; B.A. 1741-2. Ord. priest (York) Dec. 1744. V. of Pontefract, Yorks., 1744-77. Died June 4, 1777.
Drummond's Visitation Returns II 173. vicar of Pontefract. Deacon December 1742 (Chester), Priest December 1744 (Rochester)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1744 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Sturdy, John | / | priest | View |
| 1744 | Ordi(ordination) | Sturdy, John | / | priest | View |
| 1745 | Appt(Institution) | Sturdy, John | Pontefract / | Vicar | View |
| 1777 | Vac(Death) | Sturdy, John | Pontefract / | Vicar | View |