Foster: s. William, dean of Christ Church (Oxford), Christ Church, matric. 10 Feb., 1592-3, aged 16; student, B.A. 6 March, 1595-6, M.A. 21 May, 1599, public orator 1601-4 (incorporated at Cambridge 27 June, 1603); brother of John 1595, and half-brother of Francis 1618.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | Subsc | James, Willm | / | Preacher | View |
| 1605 | Ordi(ordination) | James, Willimus | / | priest | View |
| 1605 | Ordi(ordination) | James, Willimus | / | deacon | View |
| 1620 | Appt(Installation) | James, Willelmus | Durham Cathedral / 12th prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1621 | Libc | James, Willelmus | Durham Cathedral / 12th prebend | Prebendary | View |