Venn: B.A. 1753, incorp. from Oxford; M.A. from KING'S, 1753. [S. of John, of Kenn, Devon.] Matric. from Exeter College, May 21, 1740, age 18; B.A. (Oxford) 1743-4. R. of Bere-Ferrers, Devon. V. of Thorverton. Preb. of Exeter, 1757-96. Died at Teignmouth in 1796. (Al. Oxon.; G. Mag., 1796, II. 794.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1745 | Disp-Ord | Short, William | / | View | |
| 1747 | Disp-Ord | Short, William | / | View | |
| 1755 | Subsc | Short, William | East Coker / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1755 | Appt(Institution) | Short, William | East Coker / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1756 | Vac(resignation) | Short, | East Coker / | Vicar | View |
| 1756 | Vac(resignation) | Short, | East Coker / | Vicar | View |
| 1756 | Appt(Presentation) | Short, William | Thorveton / | Vicar | View |
| 1756 | Vac(resignation) | Short, William | East Coker / | Vicar | View |
| 1756 | Appt(Resignation) | Short, William | East Coker / | Vicar | View |
| 1757 | Appt(Installation) | Short, William | Exeter cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1770 | Appt(Presentation) | Short, William | Winkleigh / | Vicar | View |
| 1771 | Appt(Appointment) | Short, William | George, Baron Edgcumbe of Mount Edgcumbe / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1772 | Disp(Dispensation) | Short, William | Beref / | Rector | View |
| 1772 | Disp-App | Short, William | Thorverton / | Vicar | View |
| 1772 | Disp-App | Short, William | Lord George Edgcombe / | Chaplain | View |
| 1796 | Vac(Death) | Short, William | Thorveton / | Vicar | View |
| 1796 | Vac(Death) | Short, William | Exeter cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1797 | Vac(Death) | Short, William | Thorverton / | Vicar | View |