Fellow of Corpus Christi College,23/2/1755, when ordianed deacon.
VENN: Adm. sizar at CORPUS CHRISTI, 1745. B. in Northamptonshire, Jan. 6, 1728. ' Matric. 1745; B.A. 1749-50; M.A. 1753; B.D. 1761; D.D. 1778. Fellow. Proctor, 1759. Ord. deacon (Ely) Feb. 23, 1755; priest, Mar. 7, 1756. V. of St Benet's, Cambridge, 1759. R. of Stalbridge, Dorset, 1773-94. Elected Master of Corpus Christi, June 25, 1778. Lecturer at Christ Church, Newgate St. Vice-Chancellor, 1779-80 and 1793-4. Died Dec. 26, 1794. Buried in the College Chapel. (Masters.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 | Ordi(ordination) | Colman, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1756 | Ordi(ordination) | Colman, William | / | priest | View |
| 1759 | Libc | Colman, | St Benedict, Cambridge / | Curate | View |
| 1759 | Appt(Licensing) | Colman, William | St Benedict's, Cambridge / | Curate | View |
| 1764 | Libc | Colman, | St Benedict, Cambridge / | Curate | View |
| 1773 | Appt(Institution) | Colman, William | Stalbridge / | Rector | View |
| 1774 | Vac(cession) | Colman, William | Cambridge St Benet / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1795 | Vac(Death) | Colman, William | Stalbridge / | Rector | View |