Venn: Adm. pens. (age 17) at CHRIST'S, Nov. 16, 1695. S. of William. B. at Leeds. School, Burnsall. ' Matric. 1696; Scholar, 1696-7; B.A. 1699-1700; M.A. 1703. Lecturer at Leeds Parish Church, 1709. V. of Leeds, 1715-45. Preb. of Ripon, 1722; sub-dean, 1743-5. Died Feb. 20, 1745-6.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1703 | Subsc | Cookson, Josephus | / | View | |
| 1703 | Subsc | Cookson, Josephus | Navenby / | Curate | View |
| 1704 | Subsc | Cookson, Josephus | / | View | |
| 1704 | Subsc | Cookson, Josephus | Navenby / | Curate | View |
| 1709 | Subsc | Cookson, Joseph | Leeds / | Lecturer | View |
| 1716 | Appt(Institution) | Cookson, Josephus | Leeds / | Vicar | View |
| 1722 | Appt(Collation) | Cookson, Josephus | the Collegiate Church, Ripon / | Prebendary | View |
| 1742 | Appt(Nomination) | Cookson, Joseph | Ripon / | subdean | View |
| 1743 | Vac(cession) | Cookson, Joseph | Ripon Collegiate Church / | Prebendary | View |
| 1746 | Vac(Death) | Cookson, Joseph | Ripon / | subdean | View |