In 1607 it was stated that Raphael Widdowson had served for more than six years as vicar of Oving; before that, for nine years at Preston next Brighton; born at Thrumpton, Notts, aged about 45. Worth £20. See P. Wilkinson ed. 'Chichester Archdeaconry Depositions 1603-1608' (Sussex Record Society, 97, 2017), p. 259.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1588 | Ordi(ordination) | Widdowson, Raphaell | / | deacon | View |
| 1588 | Ordi(ordination) | Widdowson, Raphael | / | deacon | View |
| 1588 | Ordi(ordination) | Widdowson, Raphael | / | deacon | View |
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Widdowson, Raphael | / | priest | View |
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Widdowson, Raphael | / | priest | View |
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Widdowson, Raphaell | / | priest | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Licensing) | Wooddoson, Raphael | Preston cum Hova / | Curate | View |
| 1600 | Appt(Institution) | Widdowson, Raphael | Oving / | Vicar | View |
| 1600 | Appt(Institution) | Widdowson, Raphael | Oving / | Vicar | View |
| 1600 | Appt(Institution) | Widdowson, Raphael | Ovinge / | Vicar | View |
| 1600 | Appt(Institution) | Widdowson, Raphaell | Ovinge / | Vicar | View |
| 1606 | Libc | Widdowson, Raphaell | Ovinge / | Vicar | View |
| 1606 | Libc | Widdowson, Raphael | Oving / | Vicar | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Licensing) | Widdowson, Raphaell | not given / | Preacher | View |
| 1610 | Vac(natural death) | Widdowson, Rahpaelus | Oving / | Vicar | View |
| 1620 | Libc | Widdowson, Raphael | Oving / | Vicar | View |