Described as fellow of University College, Oxford, in 1723-4.
Link with curacy in 1728 is tentative.
Foster: s. of John, of Wakefield, pleb. UNIVERSITY COLL, matric 11 Dec 1717, aged 17; BA 1721, MA 1724; vicar of Bardsey, minister of Trinity Church Leeds 1727, until his death in February 1782
Drummond Visitation Returns I 34, Deacon December 1723 (Oxford), Priest December 1724 (Oxford) - states he is also curate of Holy Trinity Chapel, Leeds
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 | Ordi(ordination) | Scott, James | / | deacon | View |
| 1724 | Ordi(ordination) | Scott, James | / | priest | View |
| 1727 | Appt(Admission) | Scot, Jacobus | Leeds / Holy Trinity chapel | Curate | View |
| 1728 | Libc | Scott, James | Marton / | Curate | View |
| 1732 | Appt(Licensing) | Scott, Jacobo | Bardsey / | Preacher | View |
| 1732 | Appt(Institution) | Scott, Jacobus | Bardsey / | Vicar | View |
| 1757 | Appt(Licensing) | Scott, James | Leeds St John / | Lecturer | View |
| 1757 | Subsc | Scott, James | Leeds / Chapel of St John the Evangelist | Lecturer | View |
| 1766 | Appt(Licensing) | Scott, James | Horbury / | Curate | View |
| 1773 | Vac(cession) | Scott, James | Horbury / | Curate | View |
| 1782 | Vac(Death) | Scott, James | Leeds, Holy Trinity / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1782 | Vac(Death) | Scott, James | Bardsey / | Vicar | View |