Venn: M.A. from EMMANUEL, 1727; D.D. 1744. S. of George, of Chagford, Devon, clerk. School, Tiverton. Matric. from Balliol College, Oxford, May 30, 1720, age 17; B.A. (Oxford) 1723-4. Ord. deacon (York) June 9, 1727; priest, July, 1727. Preb. of York, 1728-49. Preb. of Southwell, 1728-49. R. of Kirkby Overblow, Yorks., 1729-49. Sub-dean of York, 1730-49. Archdeacon of York, 1730-51. R. of Etton, Yorks., 1731. Chaplain to the King, 1734-49. V. of Kirkby-in-Cleveland, 1737-49. Preb. of Westminster, 1739-49. Bishop of Norwich, 1749. F.R.S., 1750. Preceptor to the Prince of Wales, 1751. Bishop of London, 1761. Created a privy councillor, 1761. Author, Sermons. Died Jan. 9, 1762. Buried at Fulham.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 | Ordi(ordination) | Hayter, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1727 | Ordi(ordination) | Hayter, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Collation) | Hayter, Thomas | Southwel Minster / Prebend of North-Muskham | Prebendary | View |
| 1728 | Appt(Collation) | Hayter, Thomas | York Minster / Prebend of Ricall | Prebendary | View |
| 1729 | Appt(Institution) | Hayter, Thomas | Kirkeby Overley's alias Overblows / | Rector | View |
| 1729 | Appt(Licensing) | Hayter, Thomae | Diocese and Province of York / | Preacher | View |
| 1730 | Appt(Collation) | Hayter, Thomas | York Minster / | subdean | View |
| 1730 | Appt(Collation) | Hayter, Thomas | Archdeaconry of York, alias Archdeaconry of the We / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1731 | Appt(Collation) | Hayter, Thomas | Etton / | Rector | View |
| 1736 | Vac(resignation) | Hayter, Thomas | York Minster / Prebend of Ricall | Prebendary | View |
| 1749 | Appt(election) | Hayter, Thomas | Norwich / | Bishop | View |
| 1749 | Vac(Promotion) | Hayter, Thomas | Kirby Overblows alias Kirkby Overlawes / | Rector | View |
| 1750 | Vac(Promotion) | Hayter, Thomas | York St Peter / | subdean | View |
| 1750 | Vac(Promotion) | Hayter, Thomas | Collegiate Church of Southwell / Prebend of North Marsham | Prebendary | View |
| 1750 | Vac(Promotion) | Hayter, Thomas | York St Peter / Prebend of Strensall | Prebendary | View |
| 1750 | Vac(Promotion) | Hayter, Thomas | Kirkby in Cleveland / | Rector | View |
| 1751 | Vac(resignation) | Norwich, Thomas | York St Peter / Archdeaconry of York alias the West Riding | Archdeacon | View |
| 1761 | Vac(translation) | Hayter, Thomas | Norwich / | Bishop | View |
| 1761 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Hayter, Thomas | London / | Bishop | View |
| 1761 | Vac(translation) | Hayter, Thomas | Norwich / | Bishop | View |
| 1762 | Vac(Death) | Hayter, Thomas | London / | Bishop | View |