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
Type | Name | Date | Qualification | University | Full Record |
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Appt | Herring, William | 07/12/1756 | DD | View |
Type | Name | Date | Office | Event | Location | Full Record |
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Appt | Herring, William | 09/09/1747 | Preacher | Licensing | Diocese of York/ | View |
Type | Name | Date | Office | Event | Location | Full Record |
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Appt | Herring, William | 07/12/1756 | Precentor | Institution | Salisbury Cathedral/precentor | View |
Type | Name | Date | Office | Event | Location | Full Record |
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Vac | Herring, William | 27/05/1774 | Dean | Death | St Asaph Cathedral/ | View |
Type | Name | Date | Office | Event | Location | Full Record |
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Vac | Herring, William | 09/06/1774 | chantor | Death | Salisbury Cathedral/chantorship | View |