For his earlier career, see G. C. Richards and C. L. Shadwell, 'The Provosts and Fellows of Oriel College Oxford' (Oxford, 1922), p. 74.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1576 | Appt(Institution) | Davys, Richardus | Swaynesweeke / | Rector | View |
| 1576 | Ordi(ordination) | Davyes, Richard | / | deacon | View |
| 1576 | Subsc | Davyes, Richard | Swaynesweek / | Rector | View |
| 1577 | Ordi(ordination) | Davyes, Richardus | / | priest | View |
| 1598 | Appt(Institution) | Davyes, Richardus | Swansweeke / | Rector | View |
| 1606 | Libc | Davyes, Richardus | Swainsweek / | Rector | View |
| 1620 | Libc | Davyes, Richardus | Swansweeke / | Rector | View |