Venn: M.A. 1641 (Incorp. from Oxford). 4th s. of Thomas, of Northampton, clerk (sir). Bapt. Oct. 6, 1614, at Hardingstone. Matric. (Christ Church, Oxford) Feb. 15, 1632-3, age 18; scholar from Westminster; B.A. (Oxford) 1636; M.A. 1639. Created D.D. (Oxford) 1660. R. of Shillington, Dorset, c. 1647-90. Canon of Wells, 1664. R. of Durweston, Dorset, 1664-90. Chaplain extraordinary to the King. Married Anne, dau. of Thomas Bettesworth, of Winchester. Died May 22, 1690, aged 76. Buried at Shillington. M.I. (Al. Oxon; F. S. Hockaday; Hutchins, III. 446.)
Signed a testimonial in favour of Ralph Ironside, 10 Dec. 1661 (TNA, SP 29/49/10.I).
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1662 | Subsc | West, Richard | Shillisson, Dorset / | Curate | View |
| 1663 | Subsc | West, Richard | Okeford Shilling, Dorset / | Rector | View |
| 1664 | Subsc | West, Richard | Wells Cathedral / Prebend of Comba 14 | Prebendary | View |
| 1664 | Appt(Collation) | West, Richardus | Wells Cathedral / Prebend of Comba Decima Quarta | Prebendary | View |
| 1664 | Subsc | West, Richard | Bath and Wells / Prebend of Comba 14 | Prebendary | View |
| 1664 | Subsc | West, Richard | Durweston with Knighton / | Rector | View |
| 1664 | Subsc | West, Richard | Durweston cum Knighton / | Rector | View |