Richard Ibbetson was Archdeacon of Exeter from 11 November 1726[1] until his death on 1 September 1731.[2]

Ibbetson was born at Ledston in the West Riding of Yorkshire and educated at University College, Oxford.[3] He became a Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford in 1700; Rector of Hadleigh, Suffolk in 1714; Rector of Lambeth[4] in 1718;Prebendary and Canon Residentiary of Exeter Cathedral in 1716; and its Precentor in 1723.[5] He died at Hackington.

References

  1. ^ "The History of Exeter" Oliver,G p13: Exeter, R.Cullum, 1821
  2. ^ British History On-line
  3. ^ Alumni Oxonienses 1500-1714, Ibbetson-Izod
  4. ^ National Archives
  5. ^ "The history and antiquities of the parish of Lambeth" Allen,T p25: London, J.Allen, 1826
Church of England titles Preceded byEdward Trelawney Archdeacon of Exeter 1726–1732 Succeeded byStephen Weston


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