Foster: M.A. 1680 (Incorporation in another University. It conferred the privileges of their degree.'Incorp. from Oxford). S. of Reginald (above), R. of Donyatt, Somerset. ' Matric. from Wadham College, Oxford, Mar. 30, 1666, age 16; B.A. (Oxford) 1670; M.A. 1672. Fellow of Wadham, 1672. Preb. of Salisbury, 1687-1724. R. of Lydeard St Lawrence, Somerset, 1687-1724. Preb. of Wells, 1692-1724. R. of Odcombe, Somerset, 1708-24. Will (Taunton) 1725. (Al. Oxon.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1674 | Ordi(ordination) | Lessey, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1680 | Subsc | Lessey, Thomas | Brianston / | Rector | View |
| 1687 | Appt(Collation) | Lesley, Thomas | Salisbury Cathedral / Warmister prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1687 | Subsc | Lessey, Thomas | Lydeard Sancti Laurentii / | Preacher | View |
| 1687 | Appt(Institution) | Lessey, Thomas | Lidiard Sancti Laurentii / | Rector | View |
| 1687 | Subsc | Lessey, Thomas | Lydeard Sancti Laurentii / | Rector | View |
| 1687 | Appt(Collation) | Lesly, Thomas | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Warmister | Prebendary | View |
| 1692 | Subsc | Lessey, Thomas | Wells Cathedral / Prebend of Comba Tertia | Prebendary | View |
| 1695 | Subsc | Lessey, Thomas | Wells Cathedral / | Canon | View |
| 1698 | Libc | Lessey, Thomas | Lideard St. Lawrence / | Rector | View |
| 1708 | Appt(Institution) | Lessey, Thomas | Odcombe / | Rector | View |
| 1708 | Subsc | Lessey, Thomas | Odcomb / | Rector | View |
| 1708 | Appt(Appointment) | Lessey, Thomas | Wells Cathedral / | Chaplain | View |
| 1726 | Vac(natural death) | Lessey, Thomas | Wells Cathedral / Prebend of Comba Tertia | Prebendary | View |
| 1726 | Vac(Death) | Lessey, Thomas | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Warminster | Prebendary | View |
| 1726 | Vac(natural death) | Lessey, Thomas | Lideard Sancti Laurentii / | Rector | View |
| 1726 | Vac(natural death) | Lessey, Thomas | Odcomb / | Rector | View |