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Adm. pens. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, July 4, 1734. S. and h. of Francis (1697), clerk, of Colchester, Essex. School, Colchester (Rev. Palmer Smythies). ' Matric. 1738; B.A. 1738-9; M.A. 1742; B.D. 1749; D.D. 1757. Fellow, 1740-63. Tutor, etc. Taxor, 1745. Master of St John's, 1765-75, where he introduced College examinations. Vice-Chancellor, 1765-6. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Apr. 17, 1734. Ord. deacon and priest (Norwich) Dec. 1741. R. of Colkirk and of Stibbard, Norfolk, 1742-68. F.R.S., 1764. Archdeacon of Colchester, 1766-75. R. of Freshwater, Isle of Wight, 1768. Author, miscellaneous. Died in College, Jan. 19, 1775. Benefactor. Brother of Charles (1739). (D N.B.; Scott-Mayor, III. 459.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1741 | Ordi(ordination) | Powell, William Samuel | / | deacon | View |
| 1741 | Appt(Institution) | Powell, Samuel | Colkirk / | Rector | View |
| 1741 | Ordi(ordination) | Powell, William Samuel | / | priest | View |
| 1753 | Appt(Institution) | Powell, William Samuel | Colkirk with Rectory of Stibbard annexed / | Rector | View |
| 1753 | Appt(Institution) | Powel, Samuel | Colkirk with Stibbard / | Rector | View |
| 1766 | Appt(Institution) | Powell, William Samuel | St Paul's Cathedral / archdeaconry of Colchestrer | Archdeacon | View |
| 1768 | Vac(cession) | Powell, William Samuel | Colkirk with the rectory of Stibbard annexed / | Rector | View |
| 1775 | Vac(Death) | Powell, William Samuel | St Paul's cathedral / archdeaconry of Colchester | Archdeacon | View |