Venn: M.A. from KING'S, 1725. S. of Thomas, of Shaftesbury, Dorset. Matric. (St Mary Hall, Oxford) Mar. 12, 1717-8, age 17; B.A. (All Souls) 1721. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) May 20, 1722; priest (London) Dec. 20, 1724. R. of Shaftesbury St Peter, and Holy Trinity, 1725-65. Chaplain to Earl Balcarres. R. of Hardington, Somerset, 1737. Died 1765
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 | Ordi(ordination) | Read, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1724 | Ordi(ordination) | Read, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1737 | Appt(Institution) | Read, Thomas | Hardington / | Rector | View |
| 1765 | Vac(Death) | Read, Thomas | Shafton Holy Trinity with the churches of St Peter / | Rector | View |
| 1765 | Vac(Death) | Read, Thomas | Hardington / | Rector | View |