Venn: Adm. sizar (age 19) at MAGDALENE, Feb. 10, 1727-8. S. of William (1694), clerk. B. at Monk Soham, Suffolk. School, Monk Soham. ' Matric. 1728; B.A. 1732-3; M.A. 1736. Brother of Samuel (1725). One of these names of Redland, Gloucs. Preb. of Wells, 1747-79. Died May 15, 1779. Admon. (P.C.C.) 1779.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | Appt(Institution) | Ray, William | Lymmington / | Rector | View |
| 1747 | Subsc | Ray, William | Wells Cathedral / prebend or Canonry of East Harptry | Prebendary | View |
| 1747 | Appt(Institution) | Ray, William | Wells Cathedral / prebend or Canonry of East Harptree | Prebendary | View |
| 1749 | Appt(Institution) | Ray, William | Westbury / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1752 | Libc | Ray, William | Westbury upon Trym, Deanery of Bristol / | Curate | View |
| 1757 | Libc | Ray, William | Westbury upon Trym, Deanery of Bristol / | Curate | View |
| 1760 | Libc | Ray, William | Westbury upon Trym, Deanery of Bristol / | Curate | View |
| 1762 | Subsc | Ray, William | of Wells Cathedral / | Canon | View |
| 1779 | Vac(Death) | Ray, William | Lymington / | Rector | View |
| 1779 | Vac(Death) | Ray, William | Wells Cathedral / Prebend or Canonry of East Harptry | Prebendary | View |
| 1780 | Vac(Death) | Ray, william | Westbury upon Trim / | Perpetual Curate | View |