There seems to have been an interregnum at Buttermere 1745 to 1752 when Sir Peter Rivers was rector before Shephard was reinstituted.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1744 | Appt(Institution) | Shepard, John | Buttermere / | Rector | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Presentation) | Shepard, John | Buttermere, Wilts, Dioc. Sarum / | Rector | View |
| 1745 | Vac(resignation) | Shepard, John | Buttermere / | Rector | View |
| 1752 | Appt(Institution) | Shepard, John | Buttermore / | Rector | View |
| 1752 | Appt(Presentation) | Shepard, John | Buttermere, Wilts, Dioc. of Sarum / | Rector | View |
| 1766 | Vac(cession) | Shephard, John | Buttermere / | Rector | View |