Something strange here, but I think that they are all the same man. See Fasti re the Prebend.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1573 | Appt(Installation) | Asshton, Richard | Chichester Cath. / Prebend of Heathfield | Prebendary | View |
| 1573 | Appt(Presentation) | Asheton, Richard | Clapham / | Rector | View |
| 1573 | Vac(resignation) | Asshton, Richard | Chichester Cath. / Prebend of Heathfield | Prebendary | View |
| 1573 | Vac(resignation) | Ashton, Richard | Clapham / | Rector | View |
| 1573 | Appt(Institution) | Ashton, Ricardus | Clapham / | Vicar | View |
| 1573 | Vac(resignation) | Alston, Richard | Heathfield / | Prebendary | View |
| 1574 | Ordi(ordination) | Ashton, Ricardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1574 | Ordi(ordination) | Ashton, Ricardus | / | priest | View |
| 1582 | Libc | Ashton, Ricardus | Clapham / | Rector | View |
| 1582 | Libc | Ashton, Ricardus | Cowefolld / | Vicar | View |