| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 | Ordi | Thornton, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1724 | Ordi | Thornton, William | / | priest | View |
| 1736 | Libc | Thornton, William | Godshill / | Vicar | View |
| 1736 | Appt(Appointment) | Thornton, Wm | Nighton / | Rector | View |
| 1736 | Appt(Appointment) | Thornton, Wm. | Nighton / | Rector and Vicar | View |
| 1736 | Appt(Induction Mandate) | Thornton, William | Nighton (R) with Godshill (V) annexed I of W / | Rector and Vicar | View |
| 1736 | Libc | Thornton, William | Nighton / | Rector | View |
| 1751 | Vac(Death) | Thornton, William | Godshill / | Vicar | View |
| 1751 | Vac(Death) | Thornton, William | Nighton / | Rector | View |