- GB-2014-WSA-09397
- Person
- 1736-1796
HOLCOMBE, WILLIAM, son of Rear-Adm. Essex Holcombe, Royal Navy, and ---, dau. of Thomas Corbet, Nash, Pembrokeshire; nephew of John Holcombe (qv); b. 19 May 1736; adm. May 1751 (Morel's); in school list 1752; Christ’s Coll. Cambridge, adm. pens. 16 Apr 1754, scholar 26 Nov 1754; 4th Wrangler 1758; BA 1758; MA 1761; Fellow, Christ’s Coll. 10 Mar 1761 – 20 Nov 1762 and 1768; ordained deacon 23 Sep 1759, priest 1 Jun 1760 (both Canterbury); Chaplain to Bishop of St. David’s; Rector of Cosheston, Pembrokeshire 14 Jun 1760 – Apr 1789; Vicar of St. Trinnells, Pembrokeshire, from 16 May 1764; Rector of Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire 8 Jan 1768 – Jun 1777; Prebendary of St. David’s (Third Cursal Prebend) from 13 Feb 1770; Vicar of Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, from Jun 1777; Vicar of Mathry with Granston and St. Nicholas, Pembs., from 13 Dec 1780; Rector of Manordivy, Pembrokeshire, from 5 Mar 1788; Vicar of Llanfihangel Penbryn, Cardiganshire, from 1789; m. 1st, --- Forde, Stone Hall, Pembrokeshire; m. 2nd, 19 Sep 1769 Mary, dau. of John Aldridge, New Lodge, Sussex; d. at sea 1 Aug 1796.