VENN: Adm. pens. at CLARE, Oct. 9, 1735. S. of William (above)(ID 16678), L.L.D., of Norwich. B. there, 1718. School, Norwich. Matric. 1735; B.A. 1739-40; M.A. 1743; D.D. (Lambeth) 1751. Fellow, 1740-3. R. of Alburgh, Norfolk, 1742-7. R. of Edgefield, 1743-7. Preb. of York, 1744-74. Chancellor of York diocese. Preb. of Southwell, Apr. to July, 1747. R. of Bolton Percy, Yorks., 1747-74. Dean of St Asaph, 1751-74. Precentor of Salisbury, 1756-74. Died May 23, 1774. Will, P.C.C. Perhaps brother of Henry (1736). (A. B. Beaven.)
Venn is clearly wrong re the Southwell Prebend, which going on the qualifications, was held by WH senior
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1742 | Appt(Institution) | Herring, William | Colby / | Rector | View |
| 1742 | Appt(Institution) | Herring, William | Aldborough / | Rector | View |
| 1743 | Appt(Institution) | Herring, William | Edgefield / | Rector | View |
| 1744 | Vac(resignation) | Herring, William | Colby / | Rector | View |
| 1744 | Appt(Collation) | Herring, William | York, St Peter's Cathedral / Prebend of Apesthorp | Prebendary | View |
| 1747 | Appt(Licensing) | Herring, William | Diocese of York / | Preacher | View |
| 1747 | Appt(Collation) | Herring, William | Bolton Percy / | Rector | View |
| 1747 | Vac(resignation) | Herring, William | Aldborough / | Rector | View |
| 1747 | Vac(cession) | Herring, William | Edgefield / | Rector | View |
| 1756 | Appt(Institution) | Herring, William | Salisbury Cathedral / precentor | Precentor | View |
| 1774 | Vac(Death) | Herring, William | York Minster / Prebend of Apesthorpe | Prebendary | View |
| 1774 | Vac(Death) | Herring, William | St Asaph Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1774 | Vac(Death) | Herring, William | Bolton Percy / | Rector | View |
| 1774 | Vac(Death) | Herring, William | Salisbury Cathedral / chantorship | chantor | View |