Born Yorkshire 1703.
VENN: Adm. pens. (age 17) at TRINITY, Sept. 23, 1721. S. of Joseph, of York, and nephew of the Master Richard Bentley. School, Wakefield, Yorks. ' Matric. 1721; Scholar, 1723; B.A. 1725-6; M.A. 1729; D.D. 1750 ( Lit. Reg.). Fellow, 1728. Proctor, 1748. Ord. deacon (Ely) July 14, 1728; C. of Haddenham, Cambs.; priest (Lincoln) June 1, 1729. R. of Nailston, Leics., 1746-8. Classical author. Travelled widely to collate MSS. for his uncle. Died Mar. 4, 1786. M.I. at Nailston.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1728 | Appt(Licensing) | Bentley, Richardus | Haddenham / | Curate | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Licensing) | Bentley, Richardus | Haddenham / | Preacher | View |
| 1728 | Ordi(ordination) | Bentley, Richardum | / | deacon | View |
| 1729 | Ordi(ordination) | Bentley, Ricardus | / | priest | View |
| 1745 | Appt(Institution) | Bentley, Richard | Nelston alias Naylson / | Rector | View |
| 1786 | Vac(Death) | Bentley, Richard | Nelston alias Nayleston / | Rector | View |