DR WILLIAM, was the son of Mr John Berriman apothecary in Bishopsgate-street, London, where he was born in 1688. He studied at Oriel college, Oxford, where he took his several degrees, and became curate and lecturer of All-hallows Berriman, in Thames-street, and lecturer of St Michael's Queen-Berry. In 1720, he was appointed domestic chaplain to Dr Robinson bishop of London, who soon after collated him to the living of St Andrew's Undershaft; and in 1727, he was elected fellow of Eton-college. He died in 1750, in the 62d year of his age. He wrote, 1. A reasonable Review of Mr Whiston's Account of Primitive Doxologies. 2. A Historical Account of the Trinitarian Controversy, in eight sermons, at Lady Moyer's lecture. 3. Brief Remarks on Mr Chandler's Introduction to the History of the Inquisition. 4. Sermons at Boyle's lectures, 2 vols 8vo. 5. Christian Doctrines and Duties explained and recommended, in 2 vols 8vo; and other works.

BERRY. See BACCA.