William Herring

William Herring (1718–1774, Salisbury) was an 18th century Anglican priest, most notably Dean of St Asaph from 1751 until 1774.[1]

For the American politician, see William Herring (politician).

Pryce was born in Norwich, and educated at Norwich School and Clare College, Cambridge.[2] He held livings at Alburgh, Edgefield and Bolton Percy. At a time when plurality was common he was also a prebendary of York from 1744; and Precentor of Salisbury from 1754.

References
  1. Fasti ecclesiae Anglicanae Vol.1 p83
  2. Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambridge, from the Earliest Times to 1900, John Venn/John Archibald Venn Cambridge University Press (10 volumes 1922 to 1953) Part I. The earliest times to 1752 Vol. Vol. ii. Dabbs – Juxton, (1922) p359
Church of England titles
Preceded by
William Powell		 Dean of St Asaph
1751 –1774		 Succeeded by
William Davies Shipley


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