Described as fellow of New College, Oxford, in 1726.
Foster:
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Libc | Spence, Joseph | Durham Cathedral / 7th Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1724 | Ordi(ordination) | Spence, Joseph | / | deacon | View |
| 1726 | Ordi(ordination) | Spence, Joseph | / | priest | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Institution) | Spence, Josephus | Birchanger / | Rector | View |
| 1728 | Subsc | Spence, Josephus | Birchanger / | Rector | View |
| 1742 | Vac(cession) | Spence, Joseph | Birchanger / | Rector | View |
| 1742 | Appt(Institution) | Spence, Joseph | Great Horwood / | Rector | View |
| 1754 | Appt(Installation) | Spence, Joseph | Durham cathedral / 7th prebend | Canon | View |
| 1754 | Appt(Collation) | Spence, Joseph | Durham Cathedral / 7th Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1754 | Appt(Collation) | Spence, Joseph | Durham Cathedral / 7th Prebend or Canonry | Prebendary | View |
| 1768 | Vac(Death) | Spence, Joseph | Durham Cathedral / 7th Prebend or Canonry | Prebendary | View |
| 1769 | Vac(Death) | Spence, Joseph | Great Horwood / | Rector | View |